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Liebherr Kirchdorf: Short-time work is announced due to a decline in orders
The construction machinery manufacturer Liebherr reports short-time work for employees at the Kirchdorf an der Iller site. The reason is the tense order situation in the industry. Learn more.
Liebherr Kirchdorf: Short-time work is announced due to a decline in orders
The turbulent situation in the construction industry is picking up speed again, and the well-known construction machinery manufacturer Liebherr is adapting to the challenges. After Biberach and Bad Schussenried, short-time work has now also been announced for employees in Kirchdorf an der Iller. This decision shows that the current economic situation is forcing companies to resort to measures that allow a temporary reduction in working hours.
At the Kirchdorf site, known for the production of hydraulic excavators, short-time work was announced for November 1st. This decision affects employees at the company's founding plant and is expected to remain in effect for six months. This is not an isolated measure, but follows existing short-time working regulations in the Biberach and Bad Schussenried plants, which have been in effect for around 1,000 employees since September.
Details on the current situation at Liebherr
Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH in Kirchdorf produces a variety of machines and technologies that have so far proven to be stable in the face of economic fluctuations. Nevertheless, the company reports a decline in the high order backlog, which is due to the general slowdown in the economy. Marc Wiedenmann, a marketing employee at the site, said that “underutilization” was to be expected in various areas of production in the coming months.
In addition to short-time work, closing days could also become necessary while the company reduces overtime in order to better cope with the economic changes. Despite the challenges, the company is optimistic that it will be able to temporarily weather the economic fluctuations.
The production facility in Kirchdorf an der Iller, founded in 1949, covers an area of 435,000 square meters and therefore plays an important role in the mechanical engineering industry.
The developments at Liebherr illustrate the current challenges in the construction industry and the need to react flexibly to the market. More and more companies in the country are having to consider similar measures due to the declining order situation, which further increases the uncertainty in the industry. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop, particularly with regard to the associated impact on employees and the entire industry. More details on this topic can be found in the article by www.merkur.de be read.