German mechanical engineering company reacts to difficult economic situation with short-time work. German mechanical engineer from Baden-Württemberg is reacting to the economic situation.

Energy crisis, persistent inflation and effects of the wars in Ukraine and Israel are forcing companies to take drastic cost-cutting measures. At the end of January, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen also registered short-term work at its headquarters in Walldorf-Wiesloch, which was approved for three months.