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Würth Group is hiring: Optimism after increased sales!
The Hohenlohekreis reports on the positive development of the Würth Group, which is hiring new employees despite market challenges.
Würth Group is hiring: Optimism after increased sales!
In Künzelsau, the home of the Würth Group, there is a positive mood on the corporate horizon. As soon as you enter the offices, you notice that the employees are optimistic about the second half of 2025. The world market leader in fastening and assembly technology has already seen the first signs of an economic recovery in the first few months of this year, with sales increasing by 2.2 percent to 10.4 billion euros. Loud Mercury The industry is also unimpressed by the challenges of the first half of the year, although profit before taxes fell by almost 10 percent to 475 million euros.
The reasons for the decline in profits lie in a bitter price war and increased costs, particularly in logistics and personnel. Interestingly, despite these circumstances, the Würth Group did not issue any redundancies, which is a rarity these days. Rather, the replacement of employees who had left the company was partially avoided in order to maintain economic stability. But now management is planning to specifically hire new employees. This step not only shows confidence, but also a clever strategy to be prepared for a possible economic recovery.
Economic framework conditions
The Würth Group is not only active in Germany, but also has over 400 subsidiaries and 2,800 branches in 80 countries. Around 44,000 employees work in sales. This broad international presence could further strengthen the group in a recovering economy. The company expects results to be at the same level as the previous year by the end of the year, which also depends on the positive order intake for the second half of the year.
The way forward
The company's positive development is reflected in the overall increase in incoming orders, which indicates accelerated growth. The Würth Group achieved sales of 20.2 billion euros and an operating result of 940 million euros in the 2024 financial year, which underpins the company's effectiveness. Although the challenges are undeniable, the outlook is optimistic. The NiceWürth News emphasizes that the economic situation of the Würth Group spreads hope for a noticeable spirit of optimism throughout the entire industry.
However, the development of the global economy is not without its downsides. Forecasts point to a possible slowdown in economic momentum, particularly in advanced economies. The Würth Group will therefore need to keep an eye on how global markets are developing, while at the same time taking advantage of the benefits of a more stable German economy.