Liebherr in Ochsenhausen: Short work by the end of the year for 1,350 employees

Liebherr in Ochsenhausen: Short work by the end of the year for 1,350 employees

The crisis of the construction industry hits the machine builder Liebherr with full force! Short-time work was once again registered at the location in Ochsenhausen, Baden-Württemberg. Around 1,350 employees are affected and the measure is valid until the end of December. This is another blow for the workforce, which has been suffering from the effects of economic uncertainty since October 2023.

in Biberach an der Riß have been in short -time work since January, a decision that Liebherr has extended at the end of August. The continued retention of purchase and increasing costs are increasing to the company, which produces large construction machinery and household appliances. The Bosch household daughter BSH has also registered short-time work for 1,500 employees in Baden-Württemberg, which underlines the alarming location in the industry.

economic uncertainty and short -time work

Short -time work is a means of reacting over capacities and avoiding more drastic measures such as layoffs. But the situation remains tense: According to the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 36 percent of mechanical engineering companies in the region complain about a poor order situation. The future of short -time work at Liebherr in Ochsenhausen is uncertain, and whether the measure has to be continued beyond the year is still in the stars. In Ochsenhausen, around 827,000 freezers and cooling devices are produced annually, and the economic situation remains crucial for further development.