Automotive Supplier Valeo to Shut Down Two Bavarian Sites, Hundreds of Jobs at RiskFri 16th Jan, 2026The ongoing challenges in the automotive industry have resulted in significant restructuring for the French automotive supplier Valeo, with two of its sites in Bavaria facing closures and workforce reductions. Valeo, a global manufacturer specializing in automotive components and systems, has confirmed the complete closure of its site in Bad Neustadt an der Saale. Significant Reductions Also Affect Ebern SiteAlongside the closure in Bad Neustadt, Valeo has announced major cuts at its Ebern site in the Haßberge district. Several firms, citing difficult economic conditions and a downturn in mobility-related orders, have implemented significant workforce reductions in recent years. The continued reduction of industrial jobs in the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors is seen as a critical challenge requiring comprehensive policy and economic responses.

Source: The Munich Eye January 16, 2026 14:16 UTC