Layoff alert: car manufacturer ceases operations for 225 positions

In a recent development, Hella Vehicle Parts Austria GmbH, a subsidiary of the global automotive supplier Forvia Hella, has announced job reductions. With around 225 employees set to be affected, the news has caused concern in the local community.

Forvia Hella, with its network of around 125 sites worldwide and approximately 36,500 employees, is a significant player in the automotive industry. Hella Vehicle Parts Austria GmbH, based in Großpetersdorf, specialises in providing lighting solutions for agricultural and construction machinery.

The declining business environment at the site in Großpetersdorf is attributed to increased competitive pressure in the agricultural and construction machinery industry. As a result, the site's current setup is expected to run empty in the foreseeable future.

Economic Provincial Councilor Leonhard Schneemann (SPÖ) has pledged his support to the affected individuals, promising to do everything in his power to help them through this challenging time. He has called for a round table with the AMS (Austrian Public Employment Service) and social partners to develop measures and initiatives to reintegrate the 225 affected employees into the labor market as quickly as possible.

While the CEO of Forvia Hella was not explicitly named in the search results, Jörg Weisgerber, Managing Director Electronics at Forvia Hella, has been mentioned. However, it is important to note that Mr. Weisgerber's role is not that of the CEO.

This news serves as a reminder of the ever-changing dynamics of the global economy and the impact such changes can have on local communities. The affected employees and the community of Großpetersdorf are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

As more information becomes available, we will continue to update this story to keep our readers informed.