Neue Arbeit Ittertal gGmbH files for insolvency amid restructuring efforts

A lifeline for the long-term unemployed now faces its own crisis. Can restructuring save this vital job program—and the futures it supports?

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2025 November 12 . 7:08 AM

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Neue Arbeit Ittertal gGmbH files for insolvency amid restructuring efforts

Neue Arbeit Ittertal gGmbH (NAI) has filed for insolvency, with preliminary proceedings underway. The company, which offers chances for the long-term unemployed, anticipates insolvency by the end of the year. NAI, a certified provider under labor promotion law, has applied for a three-month preliminary insolvency period. During this time, employee wages will be covered by the Federal Employment Agency. The company offers up to 60 positions, funded by Solingen’s job center and the Federal Employment Agency. NAI serves as a service provider for the Ittertal leisure facility’s support association, employing 21 permanent staff. Despite NAI’s insolvency, the Ittertal Support Association, as the facility’s tenant, remains unaffected. Both parties collaborate to assist the long-term unemployed through opportunities and social counseling. Insolvency administrator Robert Fliegner will engage the cities of Düsseldorf, Hilden, and Leverkusen, along with relevant social organizations, in discussions to secure short-term financial stability and realign NAI. Rüdiger Gruß, owner of the Quitte restaurant, has assured that all planned events will proceed as scheduled. Neue Arbeit Ittertal gGmbH’s insolvency has initiated preliminary proceedings, ensuring employee wages are covered. Stakeholders will engage in discussions to secure short-term financial stability and implement restructuring measures, aiming to preserve the company’s vital role in supporting the long-term unemployed.