Siemens closes work in Vienna: Red alarm level for industry!
German companies such as Siemens and Schaeffler close works in Austria, which leads to workplace reduction and industry alarm.
Siemens closes work in Vienna: Red alarm level for industry!
Another alarming message from the industry: Siemens announced that he was closing his work for industrial power supply in Vienna until the end of 2026. In a movement that affects the entire industry, the technology group wants to increase its competitiveness by adapting capacities in the area of automation worldwide. For the 178 employees affected, Siemens is looking for new jobs within the company; There are currently around 100 vacancies in Austria, according to reports from Merkur . Despite the closure, the management of global business in Vienna, including the research and development center.
industry in the crisis
The closure follows the recent bankruptcy of the traditional Austrian company KTM and the announcement of the automotive supplier Schaeffler to conclude a work in Berndorf at the end of next year. The industrial association expressed concern about the increasing factory closures and the associated job cuts. IV President Georg Knill warned that “new news from companies in difficulties” make round the round. The pressure on the industry is growing, while politics deals with the formation of a new government, such as SN
The causes of the current crisis are complex and range from high inflation to increased energy costs to irresponsible wage degrees. The production union replied that the arguments of the IV do not map reality and underlined the need for companies to invest in a sustainable future instead of pursuing short -term profits through dividend policy. This development makes it clear that the tensions between employers and employee representatives could continue to increase.