Germany's last Playmobil factory closes in Dietenhofen, shifting production to Malta and the Czech Republic

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Germany's last Playmobil factory will close by the end of June, ending domestic production of the iconic toys. The Horst Brandstätter Group is concluding manufacturing at its Dietenhofen plant, with production shifting to Malta and the Czech Republic. Negotiations for employee support are nearing completion. This closure follows years of declining sales for Playmobil, with the company hoping new football-themed figures might boost future revenue.


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