Upper Austria's furniture industry realistically appreciates Kika/Leiner bankruptcy

Upper Austria's furniture industry realistically appreciates Kika/Leiner bankruptcy

The recent bankruptcy of Kika/Leiner has caused excitement in the Upper Austria furniture industry, but the financial effects for local manufacturers seem to be limited. Thanks to suitable insurance and an already reduced order situation by Kika/Leiner, the monetary damage for the companies concerned remains relatively low, as sources of thanks and Sedda report.

Ewald Marschallinger, Managing Director of Danküchen in Linz, said that his company was not significantly affected by the bankruptcy. "The collaboration is insured and the proportion of Kika/Leiner in the business is so low that we can neglect it," said Marschallinger. The sale is mostly via our own studios, with some orders in production. For this you want to find a solution with the mass manager. Marschallinger is affected by the loss of traditional brands: "I'm sorry for the furniture landscape in Austria."

opportunities for new employees

A positive aspect of the situation shows in the efforts of Dan to take over the released employees of Kika/Leiner. "We are primarily looking for staff in the factory customer service, planning and assembly," added Marschallinger. There is also flexibility through modern forms of work in the financial sector. Dan kitchens positions itself as stable without relying on external financing. "We feel strengthened in the middle of the challenges of the furniture market," emphasized the managing director.