Traditional company Herzog saved: secure 60 jobs!

Traditional company Herzog saved: secure 60 jobs!

There is reason to joy in Kirchheim am Neckar! The traditional company Herzog, which has played an important role in the camping industry since 1902 with the production of awnings for caravans and motorhomes, was successfully saved from bankruptcy. On July 1, 2025, the Herzog and an investor took over the business operation and thus secured the future of around 60 jobs. Insolvency administrator Holger Blümle from Schultze & Braun announced this positive message and thus heralded the new beginning for the company that is considered the market leader in Europe.

Many people hardly noticed anything from bankruptcy, because business operations continued really smoothly throughout the entire time. Despite the difficulties, the operational business and production remained fully active. Orders via the online shop were still possible, which shows that the company had a good hand for its customers even in these challenging times.

Why did bankruptcy occur?

The reasons for the bankruptcy are diverse. Managing Director Erich Eugen Herzog cited the economic consequences of Corona pandemic, which have hit the entire industry. During the Lockdowns, traveling was severely restricted, which led to falling sales. In addition, rising energy costs and geopolitical crises that drove raw material prices up brought the company into a tense situation. Kettner Edelmetals indicates that this bankruptcy not only affects duke Larger trends in which other traditional companies in Germany also have similar difficulties.

The number of bankruptcies has increased since the outbreak of the Corona crisis. According to an analysis by the Federal Statistical Office, numerous requested insolvency proceedings were counted from January 2020 to October 2022. This illustrates the difficulties that are particularly confronted with medium -sized companies that are often negatively influenced by political decisions.

A look into the future

Despite the difficulties, there is optimism on the horizon. The challenges that the camping industry is facing must now be addressed, especially in view of the upcoming holiday season. The over 16,000 square meter production area and the high -quality equipment of the company invite you to re -flow to blooming times. If everything goes according to plan, the Duke brand could soon shine again in full shine.

With the support of customers and partners and the willingness to adapt to the new market conditions, it could be possible to attract a new generation of campers. Especially in times when sustainable trips and nature experiences are very popular, the industry has the potential to get up again.

We stay excited and hope for a positive development for Duke and the entire camping industry-because after the storm the sunshine is known!