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2000 ZF employees demonstrate: warning signal to CEO Holger Klein!
On June 30, 2025, 2,000 ZF employees protested in Schweinfurt against possible company decisions. CEO Holger Klein visits the plants.
2000 ZF employees demonstrate: warning signal to CEO Holger Klein!
On Monday morning, around 2,000 employees gathered for an impressive rally in front of the gates of the ZF factory in Schweinfurt. The occasion was the visit of ZF CEO Holger Klein, which is interpreted as a signal for important decisions to be made. The demonstrators, organized by the union, sent a clear warning signal to management and made their concerns clear. As the Main post reports, the commitment of the employees is a sign that the workforce wants to actively shape their future in the ZF Group.
In the context of current events at ZF, it is interesting to mention that the company continues to stick to its location strategy. While the future of the Saarbrücken plant, which is considered a flagship factory, is being discussed speculatively, Mathias Miedreich, board member of the E-Division, confirmed that ZF is committed to this location in the long term. At the ZF Technology Day in Zweibrücken, he also made it clear that there are currently no new developments regarding the rumors about a possible spin-off of the E division. This information comes from the Saarbrücken newspaper, which highlights the challenges and uncertainties facing the company.
Growth and challenges
ZF Friedrichshafen, the third largest company in the automotive supplier industry worldwide, is facing major challenges, especially in the transition to e-mobility. Loud Statista ZF generated record sales of approximately 46.63 billion euros in 2023, despite the difficult financial conditions with short-term and long-term debts of almost 13.8 billion euros. These prospects mean that the company, which employs a total of around 168,700 people, is faced with the question of how it can remain competitive in the market.
Another aspect that worries employees are the rumors about the possible loss of a major order from BMW from the Saarbrücken factory, which could jeopardize thousands of jobs. This shows that the workforce is not only demonstrating out of conviction for the continued existence of their company, but also out of concern for their own professional future.
Outlook and future strategies
Current developments at ZF shed light on the strategic decisions that the company will have to make in the near future. With the planned job cuts of around 1,800 jobs by the end of 2025, ZF is under pressure to find meaningful partnerships and develop innovative solutions. The proposals for cooperation with potential customers or suppliers could result in a broader product portfolio and necessary economies of scale.
In times of economic uncertainty and strong competition, it will be crucial for ZF to rally worried employees behind it and show clear perspectives. Sanctioned actions like the one in Schweinfurt could set the course for future-oriented development.