Filament Factory Bad Hersfeld: 100 jobs in danger - that's how we want to fight!

Filament Factory Bad Hersfeld: 100 jobs in danger - that's how we want to fight!

Bad Hersfeld, Deutschland - In Bad Hersfeld, the Filament Factory employees face unsafe times. The company plans to reduce around 100 jobs and has already informed the workforce about these measures at a company meeting. The Filament Factory currently employs 235 people, but in the future only 132 jobs will be preserved, such as HNA The reason for this comprehensive job cuts lies in the high competitive situation, increased energy prices and the tense situation on the world market.

The Filament Factory, which is known for its high -strength special yarns, especially in the automotive industry, has been facing enormous challenges since a major fire last year. The fire not only resulted in production failures, but also led to a drastic decline in orders, while the energy costs have since increased by more than two and a half times, which further tightens the situation. The managing director Matthias Heß was currently unavailable.

reactions and future prospects

Chairman of the Works Council Frank Sandrock announced that the employees have taken up the news, but the mood is still tense. The works council is determined to fight as many jobs as possible. "Until the end of the talks about a social plan or a transfer company, nobody can expect operational terminations," added Sandrock. The IGBCE representative Marco Rosenhöcher and a specialist lawyer for labor law accompany the negotiations.

Nevertheless, the reduction in personnel is part of a comprehensive restructuring of the company. Some production areas are to be outsourced to a strategic partner, which could lead to a maximum of 70 employees in addition to discharge. The restructuring should be completed by the turn of the year, and the adjustments are made partly by natural fluctuation, such as Osthessen News reported.

a long history

The Filament Factory was founded under the Hoechst Group in 1966 and had over 2000 employees in its best times. The company has been operating independently since 2017 and produces yarn annually with a total length of impressive 240 million kilometers. The situation shows how challenging the current economic framework for industry is and how much companies have to adapt to be able to survive in global competition.

The next few weeks will be crucial, not only for the employees concerned, but also for the future of the Filament Factory in Bad Hersfeld. It remains to be seen that the works council can secure some jobs with its determination.