Overview
- Mahle, which announced the decision Tuesday, will wind down production in Neustadt an der Donau from late 2026 and close the site in the first half of 2027.
- About 350 people face job losses at the plant, which has built climate systems for premium cars since 1987.
- The supplier says expiring customer contracts, a softer market, and price pressure from Asian rivals in Europe make continued operation uneconomic.
- IG Metall staged a 24-hour warning strike with roughly 300 workers and warned of an open-ended strike if management sticks to the closure plan.
- Management says it is negotiating social measures for affected staff, as the move follows 2025 results that slipped slightly and earlier cuts to administrative roles worldwide.