Voith in crisis: Changes require patience and courage in Heidenheim!
Heidenheim an der Brenz: Economic challenges at Voith and the lengthy progress of the Brenzbahn project.

Voith in crisis: Changes require patience and courage in Heidenheim!
In the fast-moving world of business, patience is often a foreign word. This is particularly clear in the current events surrounding the Brenzbahn and Voith in Heidenheim. The well-known saying “Good things take time” could almost be considered antiquated, because in times of globalization and artificial intelligence, speed is very important. HZ reports that the Brenzbahn project has now taken a further step. The signing of the contract marks an important milestone, but the challenge of improving the traffic situation in the region remains.
Voith, the largest employer in Heidenheim, is in the midst of change: the profitability problems cannot be overlooked. In the 2023/24 financial year, the company recorded a loss of 247 million euros. This also has an impact on employees, who are unsettled by the changes in the transmission division, which was spun off under the new name Driventic. It is clear that reform is necessary within the Voith Group.
Cultural change in the company
In order to adapt to the challenges of the modern economy, Voith has developed new corporate values. Teamwork, personal responsibility, respect and customer orientation should be the top priority in the future. These changes will take time to be internalized by employees and it remains to be seen how well this will happen. The uncertainties create a tense climate among employees.
Nowadays, many people expect change to happen quickly and efficiently. This is also fueled by the constant use of new technologies. Anyone who deals with printers etc. in everyday life could sense a paradigm shift here. This is what happens to many users who are now working with Windows 11. The latest version of the Microsoft operating system offers a user-friendly experience and numerous features designed to increase productivity. For example, the default printer can be set quickly and easily via the “Settings”. Jennifer, an attentive reader, has put together a little step-by-step guide: It starts in the Start menu and goes through “Devices” to “Printers & Scanners”, where the preferred printer can be selected and set as the default Solve Your Tech explains.
Technological developments in focus
The numerous improvements that Windows 11 brings with it are also noteworthy. The user interface has been optimized and now offers, among other things, easier access to frequently used functions. Users can choose between different login options such as biometric methods, PIN or password. The start menu and taskbar have also been redesigned so that you can make faster decisions and have a better overview of the available applications Microsoft Support informs.
Considering all of these developments, it becomes clear that flexibility is required both in the world of business and in changing technology. The difficulties currently experienced at Voith or in the Brenzbahn project are a challenge that requires courage and innovative spirit. Regardless of whether it is about corporate reforms or the use of the latest software - the motto remains: Changes take time.