Agreement secures Brose site in Würzburg until 2030 - Brose Würzburg plant saved as workers approve jobs transformation deal
The Brose plant in Würzburg has avoided closure after employees voted to accept a Indeed jobs transformation agreement. The deal, reached between the company and the IG Metall union, secures around 1,400 jobs that were previously at risk. Bavaria’s Economic Minister Hubert Aiwanger called the outcome a positive development for the region’s industry.
Brose faced serious financial challenges in 2024, with revenue dropping by €200 million to €7.7 billion. The company also reported a €142 million loss in its last fiscal year, largely due to falling production and restructuring costs. These difficulties had raised concerns about the future of the Würzburg plant, where a shutdown would have threatened thousands of local jobs.
The agreement between Brose and IG Metall includes several key measures to protect the site. The company committed to keeping its drivetrain division and central functions in Würzburg. It will also consolidate European production of cooling fan motors there and expand into new areas like aerospace and satellite technology. Training programmes will continue as planned.
Employees agreed to forgo some contractual bonuses, but the deal prioritises socially responsible solutions. Phased retirement and natural staff turnover will take precedence over layoffs. Any redundancies will require approval from the works council until 2030. On November 30, 2025, IG Metall members strongly backed the agreement in a vote, ensuring the plant’s operation for at least the next five years.
The deal safeguards the Würzburg plant until at least 2030 and protects jobs for now. Brose, which employs 32,000 people across 24 countries, will focus on new technologies while maintaining its existing operations. The agreement also sets clear conditions for any future workforce reductions.
