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Traditional company Wehrle-Werk in Emmendingen on the verge of collapse: 170 jobs lost!
Emmendingen is facing challenges: Wehrle-Werk AG reports bankruptcy, 170 jobs will be lost, while the local economy is suffering.
Traditional company Wehrle-Werk in Emmendingen on the verge of collapse: 170 jobs lost!
The news about the insolvency of Wehrle-Werk AG in Emmendingen shocked the region. As merkur.de reports, the traditional company, which has played a central role in the local economy since 1860, filed for bankruptcy at the end of August 2025. The loss of around 170 jobs not only comes as a surprise to the employees affected, but also has a significant impact on the surrounding area.
The reasons for the sudden end are complex. The company was hit hard by the loss of business in the Russian market and the loss of two major orders. In addition, there were internal problems with a software change and a hacker attack, which further aggravated the situation.
Bankruptcy and its consequences
Insolvency means that a company is insolvent and can no longer satisfy its creditors. According to juraforum.de, this can happen for various reasons, including insolvency. This insolvency was discovered at Wehrle-Werk AG, which led to the opening of insolvency proceedings and the need for an insolvency administrator. Marc-Philippe Hornung was appointed as administrator and was only able to save part of the company.
There is a ray of hope: a French investor has taken over the water treatment business and will take 35 employees with him. Production at the Emmendingen site will initially continue for a maximum of three years, but the plant and boiler construction areas will be closed.
Impact on employees and the region
The news that 170 employees will lose their jobs is a blow to the workforce and the surrounding community. 125 employees will be transferred to a transfer company and will receive 80% of their previous salary for six months. The uncertainty about the future use of the company premises after the final closure of Wehrle-Werk AG leaves many questions unanswered and will continue to put a strain on the local economy.
After 165 years, the loss of this company is not only an internal setback, but also has a negative impact on the entire Emmendingen region. What is certain is that the closure will permanently change the economic landscape.