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Professional Services Scientific, Architectural And Engineering Technical Activities Scientific Research And Development 72.1 - Research And Experimental Development On Natural Sciences And Engineering
800 - 1,200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
30 September 2024
Employment effect (start)
30 September 2024
Foreseen end date
Description
As announced on 30 September 2024, the development service provider Bertrandt plans to cut between 800 and 1,200 jobs in Germany. The Tappenbeck site near Wolfsburg is particularly affected, with 600 job cuts in the Digital and Physical Engineering segments.
The company cited several reasons for this decision, including shifts in the automotive market due to new competitors, evolving needs of automotive manufacturers, and emerging trade disputes. Work at the locations has decreased more quickly than anticipated. Additionally, some automotive companies have relocated projects abroad.
Globally, the company employs 14,500 people, with around 10,800 of them in Germany.
Eurofound (2024), Bertrandt, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 201692, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/201692.
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