Würth creates new jobs: Optimism in production returns!

Würth creates new jobs: Optimism in production returns!

The Würth Group from Künzelsau is full of optimism for the second half of 2025. After a challenging first half of 2025, in which the company had a sales of EUR 10.4 billion and an increase of 2.2 percent, the world market leader in fastening and assembly technology sees the first signs of economic relaxation. The group currently employs almost 90,000 people, but the numbers speak a clear language: at the end of June it was around 87,200, 1.6 percent less than in the previous year. Despite this development, there are no termination due to the company, since the employed employees were only partially replaced, such as merkur.de reported.

The reasons for the decline in the number of employees do not only depend on corporate policy. The profit before tax fell by almost 10 percent to 475 million euros, which makes the challenges clear: increasing price war and higher costs in logistics and staff contribute to this. CEO Robert Friedmann nevertheless sees a ray of hope: Inputs of order indicate a possible acceleration of growth and he expects a positive development in the second half of the year.

a easy spirit of optimism

In addition to internal developments, the general business climate also reflects a certain spirit of optimism. The Würth Group takes the initiative to be prepared for a possible economic boost. The successful subsidiary for electronic components reported impressive quarterly figures in the order in order: in April it recorded an increase of 26 %, followed by 29 % in May and even 35 % in June. These positive impulses are important, because [all-in.de] (https://www.all-in.de/baden-wuerttemberg/boystor-wuerth-fuer-fuer-Leichte- Leichte-leicht-leicht-110413004) emphasizes that the order situation is optimistic, despite the ongoing geopolitical challenges and an erratic economic policy in the USA.

CFO Ralf Schaich is also optimistic and calculates with a result at the end of the year at the end of the year at the end of the year, the economic situation should continue to be stabilized. However, competitive pressure, especially in the United States, as well as customs increases, remain a risk for German export and general economic situation.

overall economic perspectives

The overall economic situation in Germany shows a mixed picture. According to bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de, the gross domestic product grows by 0.4 percent in the first quarter. Nevertheless, the outlook for the growth of the global economy remains steamed, with forecasts below 3 percent for 2025 and 2026 in terms of setbacks in the advanced economies. Public and private building investment meets a certain revitalization, while the consumer mood increased in June.

The Würth Group, which is expected to grow in the middle single-digit range, is therefore well positioned to master the upcoming challenges. The combination of strategic new settings and a pleasant order volume could be the key to achieve the ambitious goals. A good knack in dealing with the current economic framework will be crucial.