Langgroup cuts 41 jobs in Großenlüder: shock for employees!

Langgroup cuts 41 jobs in Großenlüder: shock for employees!

At a time when the German economy is struggling with significant challenges, the Langgroup in Großenlüder is drawing conclusions. In April 2025, a total of 41 jobs were cut there. Both Technolit GmbH and Lang Service GmbH are affected, with a clear focus on employees in the office and in the warehouse. The reason for this withdrawal? The difficult overall economic situation, which is reflected in increased wage costs and the ongoing challenges on the labor market. According to ZDF Today, the situation in German industry is so serious that around 70,000 jobs were cut in 2023 alone.

Langgroup, which employs around 1,250 people in total, is responding with an internal restructuring process in order to increase its efficiency and remain competitive in the long term. These changes are also reflected in the announcement that the separations were mainly due to operational reasons. Nevertheless, alternative solutions were sought, especially for employees nearing retirement. A reconciliation of interests and a social plan were developed together with the works council in order to offer support to the affected employees.

Economic situation and job cuts

The general situation on the labor market is anything but rosy. According to a survey by IW Cologne, more than a third of companies believe that they will have to cut jobs in 2025. While 35 percent of companies are planning to cut jobs, only 24 percent are thinking about hiring new employees. The question is how many companies are able to cope with these challenges and whether they can find the right strategies to retain their employees, as Tagesschau reports.

The industry in particular is severely affected by this development. 42 percent of companies in this sector expect job cuts, while only 20 percent want to create new jobs. The high number of corporate bankruptcies and ongoing structural change, particularly in the automotive industry, are causing additional uncertainty. A rethink is required when you consider that only 13 percent of buyers currently prefer electric cars and the rest prefer classic gasoline or diesel engines.

Future outlook and forecasts

The forecasts for the labor market are anything but optimistic. In January 2025, according to ZDF Today, almost three million people were unemployed and the unemployment rate rose to 6.4 percent. Martin Lück, managing director of Macro Monkey, emphasizes that the current economic weakness is historic, while experts such as Klaus Wohlrabe from the Ifo Institute expect job cuts to continue. Theoretically, support could come from fiscal packages that are intended to stimulate the economy at the end of the year.

In this worrying environment, Langgroup emphasizes that operational capabilities and service quality remain unaffected despite the staff cuts. Customers and business partners don't have to worry, as Langgroup continues to be active in welding technology, tools and chemical-technical products as well as factory equipment. It remains to be seen whether these measures will be sufficient to survive in an economy characterized by uncertainty.