The Austrian site will be closed progressively
In the future, Kiefel will focus increasingly in the packaging area on new standardized automation solutions and leave the volatile special automation business. Furthermore, the specific skills of the respective sites of the global production network of Kiefel and its parent company, the Brückner Group, should be used more effectively in the future. These production units will also be more strongly aligned toward the respective requirements of global customers.
As a result, the production unit for tool manufacturing for fiber and tilting machines as well as automation of thermoforming machines at the Micheldorf (Austria) site will be integrated into other sites. Kiefel will therefore close the site with its approximately 130 employees. The accompanying reduction in staff will take place progressively and be completed at the latest by the end of 2025. A social plan is being finalized with the works committee. Employees at the site were informed about this step today during an employee meeting.
