Insolvency at Recaro: What does this mean for the employees in Kirchheim?

Insolvency at Recaro: What does this mean for the employees in Kirchheim?

The insolvency of the renowned car seat manufacturer Recaro in Kirchheim Unter Teck has not only shaken the employees concerned, but also the entire region. The name Recaro has stood for quality and innovation in the automotive industry for decades. The signs of economic difficulties have been noticeable in recent years, but the sudden announcement on Monday was surprising for many.

a shocking step

The district court of Esslingen ordered preliminary self-administration at the request of the company and appointed the Stuttgart lawyer Holger Blümle as provisional administrator. Blümle will primarily examine the economic situation of Recaro Automotive GmbH and support the management in the process. This gives the company the opportunity to restructure themselves under judicial supervision.

a difficult blow for the employees

The IG Metall, the union that represents the employees, commented on the consequences of these developments. For years, the 215 employees have dispensed with salary increases and put up with their wages to contribute to the stability of the company. The reaction of the works council chairman Frank Bokowit is clear: "Our trust in management was shaken. We have brought great victims to support Recaro."

The demands of the union

The IG Metall calls for an open dialogue between the management, the administrator and the workforce. IG Metall boss Alessandro Lieb emphasizes the importance of transparent communication and demands that all options are checked to secure jobs. An upcoming meeting with the representatives of the workforce should serve to discuss the further procedure.

The economic environment and the future of Recaro

The bankruptcy of Recaro reflects an increasingly difficult economic situation in the automotive supplier industry. The changes in the demand for vehicles and the switch to sustainable technologies present many companies with challenges. Especially effects like this are worrying for employees and their families, since they not only endanger the workplace, but also the economic stability of the region.

Finally, it remains to be hoped that the preliminary self-administration and the exams by the administrator can lead to a sustainable solution that protects both the jobs of the employees and the RECARO brand in the automotive industry.

- Nag