SPD criticizes state government: Sulzbach-Rosenberg location in danger!

SPD criticizes state government: Sulzbach-Rosenberg location in danger!

In the Amberg-Sulzbach region, the closure of the Maxhütte pipe plant in Sulzbach-Rosenberg is perceived as a serious loss. The Bavarian state government has come under criticism. According to a report from Upper Palatinate Echo the SPD district council group viewed state preservation as inadequate. Michael Rischke, the chairman of the SPD in the district, is calling for serious discussions between the economics ministers and the affected employees in order to improve the situation.

The closure of the Maxhütte tube plant, which was announced on Monday by insolvency administrator Jochen Zaremba, affects around 300 employees who are now looking for new perspectives. Negotiations with the works council regarding a social plan are still pending. The reason for the closure is obvious: no investor could be found who wanted to take over the property and the facilities because the owner's price expectations did not meet the expectations of those interested. This is reported by the BR.

Criticism of the state government's actions

There are significant allegations against the state government of not having acted with the necessary vigor. “A loan would have been enough to secure 300 jobs,” said Rischke. Reinhold Strobl expressed his dissatisfaction with a letter from Economics Minister Aiwanger, which he described as “sheer mockery”. There is a lack of a real sense of the situation of the local people here. Winfried Franz also called for a deeper examination of the challenges that the closure brings with it. Uwe Bergmann pointed out the negative consequences for employees and trainees.

The concept of a “Green Pipe Plant”, designed by technicians and engineers in 2022, was actually intended to achieve energy and cost savings. The pipe factory in Sulzbach-Rosenberg is known for its seamless pipes, which represent a unique technological selling point in Europe.It is difficult to understand why there is no serious support from the government.

Advice and support for those affected

In order to support the former employees during this difficult time, the SPD local association is offering a consultation appointment on November 6th at the SPD office in Sulzbach-Rosenberg. Perspectives and options for those affected should be discussed here. In times like these, it is important for the community to come together and offer support.

The closure of the Maxhütte pipe mill is not only an economic loss, but also has far-reaching social consequences. The exact situation on the labor market in the region requires more careful consideration; This was also stated in the current reports of the Employment agency clarified. It is important to find solutions together to secure jobs and the economic foundation in Sulzbach-Rosenberg.