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Two construction companies save jobs after bankruptcy drama!
Pforzheim reports on the takeover of two insolvent construction companies that will secure jobs and continue operations.
Two construction companies save jobs after bankruptcy drama!
In a remarkable turnaround, the two insolvent construction companies, Dürrwächter + Friedrich and Horst Klingel, found a solution that secures both the future of the company and the jobs of 50 employees. The two companies, which are active in civil engineering, filed for bankruptcy at the end of September. An unknown investor took over the assets on December 1, 2025, preserving all jobs. So 30 employees from Dürrwächter + Friedrich and 20 from Horst Klingel can breathe a sigh of relief.
This development comes at a time when the construction industry is facing major challenges. The two companies have played an important role in the industry since their founding - in 1961 for Dürrwächter + Friedrich and in 1981 for Horst Klingel. Due to the personnel ties between the two companies, it was particularly important to find a takeover solution that would maintain operations in the Oberderdingen and Knittlingen locations.
Another chapter
Insolvency administrator Jürgen Erbe, who was appointed by the Pforzheim district court, emphasizes the remarkable loyalty and stability of the workforce during the difficult insolvency phase. The current managing directors will remain in office, which contributes to continuity and supports the smooth handover to the new investor. “You can see that a good hand in company management is required here,” said Erbe in a statement.
That's why you can easily understand the positive mood of the employees. Securing your jobs is not only a personal success, but also an important factor for the regional construction and craft sector. At a time when the order situation is becoming increasingly uncertain, such solutions are worth their weight in gold.
The construction sector is changing
A look at the industry shows that it's not just small companies that are struggling. Larger companies are also under pressure from rising material prices and more demanding building regulations. Changes in market dynamics make it necessary to adapt business models - a change that not every company succeeds in. The two construction companies, on the other hand, offer a shining example of how smart decisions can turn setbacks into opportunities.
Overall, the employees and management can look to the future with optimism. If an unknown investor puts trust in these traditional companies, the new chapter could not only be a fight for survival, but the beginning of an exciting further development.