Meyer Burger had set out to revive solar production in Germany. However, the company has fallen into a serious crisis. Now the employees are facing an uncertain future. | more
Short-time working was not enough. Now the Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is pulling the emergency brake at its German subsidiaries - the end of a foreseeable development for Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs. | more
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The next setback for Meyer Burger - a major customer is pulling out. What this means for the ailing solar manufacturer is still unclear. Probably nothing good. | more
What will happen at Meyer Burger after the announced job cuts? The company has presented its business figures for the first half of the year and is consulting an advisor for the restructuring process. | more
The Swiss company is expected to cut 200 jobs at all locations by the end of 2025. Jobs could also be lost in Germany. | more
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The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has sealed the final end for its site in Freiberg, with more than 400 employees losing their jobs. | more
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is discontinuing module production at its Freiberg plant, affecting 500 employees. | more
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Meyer Burger's announcement to close a plant in Saxony has alarmed Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs, Martin Dulig. An impending closure would hit the solar industry hard. | more
Saxony's Minister President advocates protection of the local economy and increases pressure on the federal government in view of the closure of a solar plant in Saxony. | more
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Deputy Chairman of the CDU Andreas Jung accuses the German government of failing to act following Meyer Burger's announcement to close its solar module plant in Saxony. | more
The solar company Meyer Burger is preparing to close its plant in Freiberg in order to save costs and increase production in the USA. | more
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The German government is concerned about the possible closure of Meyer Burger's plant in Saxony and is holding talks with the company. | more