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Novelis plans job cuts: 197 jobs in Koblenz at risk!
Novelis is planning to cut 197 jobs in Koblenz, IG Metall is calling for socially acceptable solutions. Impact on Göttingen and the industry.
Novelis plans job cuts: 197 jobs in Koblenz at risk!
Surprising news from Koblenz: The US company Novelis, which shines as the world market leader in the aluminum sector, is planning drastic job cuts. According to information from Mercury A total of 197 full-time positions are to be cut at the Koblenz location. The plant, which employs around 1,400 people, plays a central role in the production of aluminum products for the automotive and aerospace industries.
This measure follows a realignment of the company, developed in collaboration with McKinsey, and aimed at increasing efficiency and productivity. Novelis has not yet made any detailed comments on the background to the planned job cuts, but emphasizes its social responsibility and the importance of close cooperation with employee representatives SWR reported. IG Metall has already intervened and announced that strikes will not be ruled out if the company does not offer its employees socially acceptable solutions.
The role of IG Metall
IG Metall demands that no redundancies be made for operational reasons. Managing director Ali Yener is aware of the tense situation and is pushing for negotiations to avoid layoffs. The union represents the interests of workers and has clearly communicated that it is prepared to take action if negotiations do not produce a satisfactory outcome. This shows how tense the situation within German industry has become, as stated in an article n-tv is clarified.
In addition, the challenges faced by the metal and electrical industries become clear. According to reports, almost 76,000 employees lost their jobs in the first half of 2025, plunging the entire industry into a deep crisis. The employers' association Gesamtmetall speaks of a massive cost problem that is exacerbated by high energy prices, taxes and bureaucracy.
Impact on Germany as a business location
The job cuts at Novelis reflect a broader trend affecting the entire German metal and electrical industry. A total of 154,000 jobs have been lost since 2023, which has led to a loss of value added of over 25 billion euros. These alarming figures clearly show that there is an urgent need for action in the industry.
Companies face the challenge of ensuring their competitiveness and increasing investments. In view of the economic uncertainty and high costs, many companies are planning, according to surveys, to radically reduce investments in Germany - in some cases by up to 30 percent.
The upcoming negotiations between Novelis and the works council will show how the company will deal with these internal and external challenges. The future development in Koblenz therefore remains to be seen with excitement.