German family firm Pilz cuts 137 jobs amid economic challenges

merkur.de (German)

Pilz, a German family-owned automation specialist, will cut 137 jobs for the first time in its history due to economic challenges. The company, founded in 1948, previously implemented short-time work for some employees in May 2024 but is now resorting to more significant workforce reductions. Pilz is known for its PNOZ emergency stop button and has faced difficulties in the machine-building sector and weak global markets.


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