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Mecalac abruptly closes Büdelsdorf location – 180 jobs at risk!
On November 6, 2025, Mecalac will close in Büdelsdorf and open new practices in Eckernförde. Christmas markets start in the region.
Mecalac abruptly closes Büdelsdorf location – 180 jobs at risk!
Today brings some drastic changes for the community of Büdelsdorf, especially for the workforce of Mecalac, a manufacturer of construction equipment. How KN Online Reportedly, the company is closing its location in this region, leaving a total of 180 employees out the door. The closure came as a complete surprise as employees were informed without prior notice.
IG Metall has taken a clear position and criticized management for the inadequate involvement of the works council and the workforce. Following the takeover of Mecalac by French construction group Fayat this year, this is a serious move that will have a massive impact on the local working environment. The company management is planning talks with the works council, but a specific schedule is still unclear.
News from Eckernförde and the surrounding area
Cultural momentum is also coming to the region on a completely different level. A red carpet with the portrait of Heide Simonis now hangs in Bordesholm town hall. The originally planned location in Huus an'n Markt turned out to be unsuitable due to the size of the carpet. Nevertheless, the district director and mayor agree that the solution found is satisfactory.
Platform for agriculture and Advent joys
Another highlight is the development of the “Farmwissen” platform at the University of Applied Sciences in Kiel. This innovative platform offers practical examples and tutorials on the use of technology and artificial intelligence in agriculture. The goal? Use resources more sparingly and operate in a more environmentally friendly manner. To accompany this, an open data farm was created that enables a virtual tour of a farm.
Anyone who is already looking forward to the pre-Christmas atmosphere can breathe a sigh of relief: the Christmas markets in Neumünster and the surrounding area start before the first Advent. These small markets offer homemade goods and regional flair and are often only open for one day. A wonderful opportunity to support local craftsmen and institutions and to extend the Advent season a little.
All of these developments show that there is both light and shadow in the Büdelsdorf region and the surrounding area. While some industries face challenges, others are thriving and bringing new life and opportunities to the community.