Despite efforts to attract new customers and implement efficiency measures, business activity at Bornheim has remained at a low level with little sign of recovery. To safeguard the long-term competitiveness of its German operations, Asteelflash will consolidate production at other factories in Germany and EMEA. This will allow the company to maintain quality and reliability for customers while improving capacity utilization across its network.

The decision was first communicated internally to employees and their representatives in May. Since then, management has been in active discussions with the workers’ council and union to ensure open dialogue and to develop fair support plans for all affected employees. The company’s top priority is to mitigate the impact on staff. Wherever possible, Asteelflash is offering positions at other factories and will actively support employees throughout the transition.

Despite the closure of the Bornheim factory, Asteelflash remains strongly rooted in Germany and committed to being a reliable partner to its customers. The company also expressed its gratitude to the Bornheim workforce and community for their many years of dedication and support.