Because of the economic crisis of the automotive industry, the supplier Brose drives a savings course. The IG Metall Fear that the Würzburg location could be completely concluded in this way: almost 1400 jobs are in danger.
The Board of Directors dealt with the “concentration” of the three Franconian locations, said a company spokesman. “Using various criteria, the advantages of a reduction in Coburg and Bamberg/Hallstadt are examined and the synergy potential is determined. If these are economically necessary, the increasingly deficient location in Würzburg must be abandoned. “
In the event of a closure, employees from the administration will be offered a takeover. The board of directors and management will therefore make a decision as soon as the results are available. Brose had already announced cost cuts in December
And wants to reduce indirect personnel costs by 20 percent. The number of locations should also shrink.
Personnel costs should decrease by 20 percent
The Chairman of the Board of Directors Michael Stoschek (77) informed the works council heads of the Franconian locations about the considerations on Friday of the previous week, the spokesman said. Stoschek, grandson of the company’s founder, has been the chairman of the board of directors for some time after he had withdrawn from day -to -day business. Brose has around 32,000 employees worldwide.
The mayor of the city of Würzburg also spoke up. “I appeal to Mr. Stoschek: A announced reduction in the so -called indirect personnel costs by 2027 cannot result in the complete from the Würzburg location. It is also about social responsibility towards employees and their families, ”said Christian Schuchardt (56; CDU). The city would hit the loss of one of the largest commercial employers of Würzburg with almost 1,400 jobs.
“Slide in the face”
“The loss of such an important employer is a slap in the face,” said Norbert Zirnsak, first authorized representative of the IG Metall Würzburg, according to the announcement. The Brose jobs are important for the economic stability of the region. Yves Weinberger, Chairman of the Works Council of Brose in Würzburg, said: “The workforce has performed top performance in recent years and has proven innovative strength. We need a clear signal that Würzburg has a future. “