Leica Biosystems is cutting almost 30% of the jobs in Nußloch!

Leica Biosystems is cutting almost 30% of the jobs in Nußloch!

In an unexpected turn of events, the traditional company Leica Biosystems has announced that almost one in three jobs at its headquarters in Nußloch, Baden-Württemberg, will be eliminated. According to a report by Mercury This measure affects around 90 jobs, which accounts for around 30% of the total workforce of around 300 employees in Nußloch. The areas of marketing, service, support and research and development will be hit particularly hard.

Unfortunately, this means that many jobs are being relocated to China and the USA. The works council was informed about the plans on October 14th and plans to meet with management on November 6th to negotiate a social plan for the affected employees. Mayor Joachim Förster was shocked by the news and emphasized the important role of Leica Biosystems as one of the community's largest employers.

A company with tradition

Leica Biosystems has a long history, having been founded in 1872 and being part of the Danaher Corporation from the USA. The company has offices in several countries including the UK, Netherlands, Australia, India, China, Singapore, Mexico and the USA. Another setback in the industry comes from Pepperl+Fuchs, another traditional company, which will also stop production at its headquarters and relocate it abroad.

But Leica is not only known for its innovative corporate policy. The company recently released a firmware update (version 2.5.1) for the entire M11 family of digital rangefinder cameras. Loud Red Dot Forum The update not only brings improvements in functionality, but also optimized security features and bug fixes, especially regarding wireless connectivity and internal storage security.

Exciting developments in the world of entertainment

Meanwhile, actress Leighton Meester is also making headlines. Known for her role as Blair Waldorf in *Gossip Girl*, she has since been able to impress in numerous projects. Her acting talent has been recognized in a variety of series and films. She will currently be seen in the upcoming second season of *The Buccaneers*, and an appearance in the holiday film *EXmas* is also on her program for 2023, according to information from Wikipedia betrayed.

At a time when many companies in the industry are restructuring, it remains to be seen how the situation surrounding Leica Biosystems and the local employees will develop. One thing is clear, however: the company has an important place in both the photography and healthcare industries, and future developments will be followed with excitement.