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Pfisterer Relocates Production After Factory Fire

German cable manufacturer Pfisterer moves production to Czech Republic after factory fire, affecting 90 jobs.

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What caused Pfisterer to relocate its production?: Following a devastating fire at its factory in Wunsiedel, Germany, cable manufacturer Pfisterer is permanently relocating its production to Kadaň, Czech Republic. Approximately 90 employees from production and related areas will be affected.
What departments of Pfisterer will remain in Wunsiedel?: Pfisterer will maintain its sales, technical, and administrative departments in Wunsiedel, employing about 20 people. The company will engage in discussions with affected employees regarding severance and social plans.
Where is Pfisterer relocating its production to, and why?: The relocation is a consequence of a September fire that destroyed Pfisterer's Wunsiedel production facility. The company established emergency production in Kadaň, and has decided to permanently base production there due to infrastructure and workforce advantages.
How is the city of Wunsiedel responding to the job losses?: The city of Wunsiedel has created a job board to assist displaced workers. Mayor Nicolas Lahovnik expressed concern about the job losses and the challenges for employees who cannot work in the Czech Republic.
What is the status of Lapp Insulators, which also was affected by the fire?: Lapp Insulators, which owns the Wunsiedel site and was also affected by the fire, plans to remain in Wunsiedel with its 250 employees. The fire's cause is still unclear.

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