The Franco-German armaments group KNDS is taking over the Görlitz plant of rail vehicle manufacturer Alstom. In the presence of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), the two companies signed an agreement to this effect in Görlitz. A total of around 580 of the approximately 700 employees are to be kept on at KNDS or Alstom. Among other things, KDNS plans to produce various assemblies for the Leopard 2 main battle tank and the Puma infantry fighting vehicle in Görlitz.
Production to start this year
The first staff transfers and the start of production in Görlitz are planned for this year, according to the statement. According to KNDS, it intends to invest a double-digit million euro amount. Production will then run in parallel and be built up gradually, said a company spokesperson. Rail vehicles have been manufactured in Görlitz for 175 years. This era is now coming to an end.
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