Playmobil closes German factory, moving production to Malta and Czech Republic

merkur.de (German)

Playmobil is closing its last German factory in Dietenhofen on June 30, 2026, resulting in 350 job losses. Negotiations are underway for a social plan and a transfer company to support affected employees. Production will move to Malta and the Czech Republic. The closure follows a significant drop in Playmobil's revenue, with the company hoping new products will revitalize sales.


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