Firecrackers and fireworks up to 70 percent more expensive - manufacturer Weco is increasing prices massively

Created: 01/12/2023 05:04

By: Markus Merz

The firecracker manufacturer Weco wants to make its goods significantly more expensive for the coming New Year's Eve.

© Thomas Banneyer/dpa

The fireworks manufacturer Weco is not only in the spotlight these days because of New Year's Eve.

First there is trouble because of misogynist slogans, now comes the news that firecrackers are to be significantly more expensive.

As soon as New Year's Eve is over, the discussions about a ban on firecrackers pick up speed again.

And the calls for it are getting louder every year.

Not only for reasons of climate friendliness, but also because of the protection of animals and people.

The number of incidents involving riots, violence and serious injuries (including fatalities) alone makes such a discussion ever stronger.

Also finds echo24.de boss Markus Merz in his comment.

Weco's balance sheet for New Year's Eve is pleasing - boom in demand due to firecrackers and fireworks

But a look at reality also shows that there has perhaps never been so much shooting in Germany as on this recent New Year's Eve.

The results of fireworks manufacturers are more than satisfied across the board.

This also applies to the major manufacturer Weco.

"According to the current state of knowledge, we have reached or even exceeded the level of 2019," said a spokesman for the Eitorf manufacturer Weco of the Lebensmittel-Zeitung.

2022 was a “very, very good sales year”, even if there are no final figures yet due to possible returns from retailers.

Misogynous slogans on Weco fireworks – Jan Delay outraged

The Weco company has not only made positive headlines about New Year's Eve in the past few days.

Numerous users had expressed outrage via Twitter about misogynistic sayings in crackers.

Weco then apologized for the misogynist slogans and even called prominent critics into action.

Including the singer Jan Delay, as "WA.de" reports.

also read

The obligation to replace stoves will take effect from 2025 – these exceptions apply

TO READ

Poor people photographed Rewe snack shelf: "I left the car, won't buy here anymore"

TO READ

GEZ: Post service checks payers of broadcasting fees - millions of consumers are now receiving mail

TO READ

Exemption from the GEZ: when pensioners do not have to pay broadcasting fees

TO READ

Amazon and Ebay face competition: online retailer expands service in Germany

TO READ

Fancy a journey of discovery?

My space

Of course, Weco does not want to go out of business (such as the hardware store chains Obi or Hornbach).

Nevertheless, the fireworks manufacturer is planning drastic changes for the sale of firecrackers at the turn of the year.

This should affect the price, as reported by the Lebensmittel-Zeitung.

Fireworks manufacturer Weco wants to drastically increase prices

Weco wants to increase the prices for fireworks and firecrackers by up to 70 percent in December 2023.

Weco announces massive price increases.

"The increase ranges from 30 to 70 percent," said the manufacturer.

In addition to general cost increases, the reason for this is “the wage costs that have increased since the last year of production, 2019, but also, despite current declines, significantly higher freight rates for imports from China”.