Mahle in Rottweil: Short-time work for electric car crisis announced!

Mahle in Rottweil: Short-time work for electric car crisis announced!

The car supplier Mahle, a giant in the industry with over 70,000 employees, is forced to introduce short -time work at several German locations. Among other things, the works in Rottweil and Zell im Wiesental are affected, both in Baden-Württemberg. This drastic measure is a direct reaction to the dramatic decline in the orders that draws the entire automotive industry into the abyss. After a phase of recovery last year, in which Mahle rewritten black, the company is now collected again in the crisis.

The current situation is alarming! The demand for electric vehicles and volume models sinks rapidly, which not only meal, but also hits other industry giants such as VW and Mercedes-Benz. "The economic environment of the automotive industry is currently extremely volatile and tense," explains a spokeswoman for Mahle. These words are a clear indication of the uncertainties that are plagued by the industry. The working hours of around 1,300 employees were recently shortened at one location, and the short -time work could extend to even more employees.

uncertain future for the employees

in Rottweil Mahle employs around 900 and 535 employees in Zell im Wiesental. The exact number of employees affected by short -time work is still unclear, as is the duration of this measure. Mahle observes the utilization situation closely, and as a rule, short -time work is initially registered with the employment agency for three months. This strategy is intended to help to cope with temporary overcapacity due to the decline in order.

The warnings of Mahle boss Arnd Franz are not to be ignored! The falling demand for electric cars not only brought Mahle, but also brought other suppliers into a precarious situation. Schaeffler recently announced a massive job cuts, which should affect 2,800 employees in Germany. The automotive industry is on the crossroads, and the future remains uncertain!