Eberspächer secures jobs in Esslingen: terminations excluded!

Eberspächer secures jobs in Esslingen: terminations excluded!

In a time when the automotive industry in Germany faces huge challenges, the car supplier makes Eberspächer talk. The company with headquarters in Esslingen has successfully negotiated negotiations with the works council and IG Metall and reached an agreement. The future of employees at the Esslingen location is now on a stable foundation. According to fr.de , Eberspächer was able to achieve an agreement by December 31, 2027, Unless there is an amicable consent. This is particularly noteworthy because many other companies have already announced job cuts in the industry.

What about the conditions? The agreement stipulates that the weekly working time in the main plant is increased to 37 hours, but without salary adjustment. Employees have the option of choosing salary cuts instead. There are also adjustments for vacation and Christmas funds: in 2025 they will be reduced to 50% and in 2026 and 2027 to 60% of a monthly fee. These changes were called the "bitter toad" by IG Metall, although the union was satisfied with the protection against dismissal. Against this background, it remains to be seen how the company's financial situation is developing, since the bonus payments can be paid retrospectively with a better result.

challenges of the industry

The current success of Eberspächer is not a matter of course, because the entire supplier industry in Germany is in a crisis. This challenge is largely due to the rapid switch to electromobility. According to Kettner Edelmetalle not only suffer large players such as Bosch, Continental and ZF Friedrichshafen, but also many small and medium-sized companies under the increased energy costs, tax stress and bureaucratic requirements. The EU's fleet limit values ​​also force manufacturers to produce electric cars in large quantities, while the demand for conventional burners remains constant.

The effects can be felt: In 2024, only 380,609 battery -electric vehicles were re -approved in Germany, which represents a decrease of over 25% compared to the previous year. This in contrast to the new petrol engines, which increased by 1.4%, while diesel cars suffered a slight decline. This market is not only challenging, but also in motion, and it remains exciting to see how Eberspächer and other suppliers will master the coming years.

financial situation of the company

Eberspächer increased the operational result despite the crisis last year. The company was able to double its result of 58 million euros to almost 114.1 million euros, even if sales decreased by 16%. In total, Eberspächer employs 10,680 people and generated sales of 5.3 billion euros in 2024, which indicates a solid basis - even if the way to the future is drawn by uncertainties. In 2023, a similar agreement for the location in Saarland was already made, which also excluded operational terminations by 2027. This makes it clear that the company strives to set the course for a stable future, even in an insecure market.

The situation in the automotive industry shows that it is not just about survival, but also about strategic decisions that will influence the direction of the company in the long term.