Overview
- Wolfgang Grupp, in a dpa interview published Sunday, said firms should fix their own problems instead of waiting for political help.
- He described Trigema’s approach as keeping factories at full output even in slumps, building inventory so workers stay busy and goods are ready when demand returns.
- He explained that cutting output does not erase fixed costs, so steady production avoids idle staff and empty shelves later.
- He said a consumer slump is now hurting sales at Trigema, with fewer items sold than usual.
- He criticized the rise of limited‑liability startups and urged tax relief for entrepreneurs who take full personal liability.