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TRUMPF Announces Global Workforce Reduction of 1,000 Jobs

The German industrial machinery giant cites prolonged economic challenges and declining orders, with 430 positions to be cut at its Ditzingen headquarters.

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Overview

  • TRUMPF plans to cut approximately 1,000 jobs worldwide, including 430 at its Ditzingen headquarters, to address ongoing financial pressures.
  • The company has faced nearly two years of global economic weakness, leading to a 10% drop in order intake and declining revenues in fiscal year 2023/24.
  • TRUMPF's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell by 18.6% to €500 million, while revenue declined by 3.6% to €5.2 billion in the last fiscal year.
  • Negotiations with the works council are underway to ensure the job cuts are implemented as socially responsibly as possible.
  • The company aims to achieve €250 million in cost savings this year, building on previous measures like reduced working hours and pay for hundreds of employees.