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Meyer Burger Halts Operations at German Plants as Investor Search Stalls

Administrators report no concrete investor interest following the lapse of insolvency-wage support.

Overview

  • Business operations at Bitterfeld-Wolfen and Hohenstein-Ernstthal were suspended on September 1, 2025.
  • Most of roughly 540 employees were furloughed or dismissed after the insolvency-wage period expired.
  • At Meyer Burger (Germany) GmbH, 206 employees were furloughed and 62 remain to handle wind-down tasks.
  • At Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH, 271 employees were dismissed, with 38 retained for wind-down work.
  • Talks with potential investors continue with outcomes described as entirely open, and administrators say they are open to offers despite seeing no current signs of interest.