Insolvency shock for traditional Lüneburg companies: thousands of jobs in danger!
Insolvency shock for traditional Lüneburg companies: thousands of jobs in danger!
The economic situation in the Lüneburg area is precarious. Two traditional companies, Witte Barskamp GmbH & Co. KG and Focast Lüneburg GmbH, have filed for bankruptcy. According to ndr Insolvency administrator. With over 200 employees, the company was an important employer in Bleckede. In addition, the former Lüneburg Eisenwerk, Focast Lüneburg, is affected; It fights for interested parties to take over after considerable financial difficulties from increasing raw material and energy costs as well as lower investments by customers.alarming situation for employees
The situation in the region is described as alarming, especially by the authorized representative of IG Metall, Lennard Aldag. At Panasonic, another important employer in Lüneburg, threatens to reduce up to 100 positions. These uncertainties play into the larger crisis of the supplier industry, such as Lüneburg currently reported. The employee of the supplier, who used to employ more than 1200 people, fell to alarming 350.
The challenges are diverse: high energy costs, a hesitant transition to e-mobility and the unpredictable political framework affect companies. Aldag warns that support from the state is urgently needed to stabilize the companies and secure jobs. A sustainable solution could be the switch to renewable energies, accompanied by political measures to reduce energy costs for companies in order to remain competitive.
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