MAN to slash 2,300 German jobs over a decade amid market struggles

A decade-long downsizing begins at MAN’s German hubs. Unions warn of deeper risks as retirements replace roles in a shrinking truck industry.

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2025 November 20 . 11:22 AM

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MAN cuts 2,300 jobs in Germany - MAN to slash 2,300 German jobs over a decade amid market struggles

MAN has announced plans to cut around 2,300 jobs across its German plants over the next decade. The company points to a struggling truck market, rising electricity costs, and high labour expenses as key reasons for the move. Despite the reductions, no forced layoffs are expected, with natural retirements set to cover the cuts instead.

The largest reductions will hit MAN’s main Munich site, where 1,300 jobs will go. Salzgitter will lose 600 positions, while Nuremberg faces 400 cuts. The company claims the measures are necessary to improve its cost structure and broaden its product range.

The job cuts will unfold gradually over ten years, with retirements absorbing the losses. MAN’s investment in German plants aims to modernise operations while keeping core production in the country. However, unions continue to push back against the relocation plans, fearing long-term consequences for local jobs.