Mercedes May Close Two Factories in Germany
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The German car industry is going through a difficult period, and the pressure on large manufacturers is increasing. Volkswagen announces the acceleration of the restructuring programme while tens of thousands of employees are protesting in several factories in Germany, and Mercedes-Benz warns that two production units could be closed if cost-cutting solutions are not found. Article The German car industry crisis is deepening. Volkswagen accelera…
On September 21, 2026, in Sindelfingen, Michael Schiebe warned Mercedes employees that an assembly site and a powertrain plant in Germany are now in balance. Between massive savings plan and the anger of IG Metall, the industrial future of the group is being played out.
Mercedes is considering the closure of two German factories, a vehicle factory and a powertrain component site.
Volkswagen will speed up the restructuring program, said Thomas Schaefer, director general of the VW brand, transmits the agency Reuters, quoted by Agerpres. Tens of thousands of workers from all over Germany protested on Monday, demanding the protection of jobs and factories, after the car manufacturer launched a profit warning that offered a new [...]
Volkswagen is intensifying the restructuring programme and intends to eliminate 50,000 jobs, under pressure from the car industry.
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