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Volkswagen Rejects Aluminum Parts Concept

MDR Aktuell Harz-Gerode 14d Impact 5
Volkswagen has rejected a concept for specialized aluminum cast parts used in automotive gearboxes and engines. The investor presented the concept to the corporation middle of last week. The decision means the parts will no longer be required starting this autumn. Approximately 700 jobs in Harz-Gerode could be lost due to this decision. Local stakeholders in Harz and Harz-Gerode are expressing concern over the impact.

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Volkswagen automotive industry job losses aluminum casting

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“Und dann sagt eben der Konzern, diese Teile, die wollen wir nun doch nicht mehr. Eben schon ab Herbst nicht mehr. Also der Schock sitzt doch sehr tief. Und im Harz und auch in Harz-Gerode selbst, da will man diese Entscheidung einfach nicht hinnehmen. hier um 700 Jobs, die in der Stadt wegfallen könnten.”

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