German Auto Supplier Continental Announced Further Job cuts
German auto parts supplier Continental plans to cut an additional 3,000 jobs globally by the end of 2026. The announcement follows a previous round of 7,150 job cuts announced last year.
The company stated that more than half of the job cuts will occur in Germany, and the research and development division will be the primary target. Continental aims to reduce its global R&D workforce by 10% to stay competitive amid declining demand and structural changes in the automotive industry towards electrification.
The new decision comes after Continental announced four factory closures in Germany, potentially putting 580 jobs at risk. These changes add to its ongoing restructuring efforts, which include a drive to streamline operations and focus on higher-margin categories like tires and industrial solutions.
A company spokesman stated that, despite Continental's previous cuts, the company will fall short of financial expectations due to the adverse market circumstance.
"Forward-looking technology offerings are of crucial importance to our company," Continental's top executive for the automotive division, Philipp von Hirschheydt, said in a press release.
Hirschheydt said the firm will continue "investing substantially in research and development in the coming years" even as it looks to improve "competitive strength in the interests of our sustainable market success."
The business stated that it intends to make the layoffs as socially responsible as possible, with the majority of the cutbacks coming from not replacing departing or retiring personnel.
Continental is not alone in this struggle. Other German auto parts suppliers have also announced cost-cutting initiatives in recent months. Bosch, Schaeffler, and ZF are all cutting jobs to increase efficiency.
ZF will cut up to 14,000 jobs. French auto parts suppliers Michelin and Walor have also announced layoffs and facility closures. Michelin will close two operations in France by 2026, affecting 1,254 employees, while Walor has placed two factories under financial protection due to declining demand for internal combustion engine parts.
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