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Staedtler to Shut Two German Plants After 2028, Consolidate Production in Nuremberg

Staedtler pairs the closures with investment in a new factory in Eastern Europe.

Overview

  • The Neumarkt and Sugenheim sites will end independent operations after 2028 and be integrated into the Nuremberg facility, the company said.
  • IG Metall announced it will oppose the plan following works meetings at the affected locations.
  • Around 300 jobs are affected, with roughly 200 positions in Neumarkt and about 100 in Sugenheim, according to the union.
  • Staedtler stated it will offer all impacted employees positions at the Nuremberg plant.
  • The company plans a new production site in Eastern Europe, with the location and timeline yet to be disclosed.