Venerable Brewery Ceases Production: Beer Production Halted Permanently
In a recent press release, Oettinger Getränke, the Swabian family business based in Oettingen, Mönchengladbach, and Braunschweig, has announced plans to relocate the production of the Braunschweig site to their other facilities in Oettingen and Mönchengladbach by early 2026.
The decision, according to CEO Stefan Blaschak, is driven by the need to reduce Oettinger Getränke's own overcapacities, a response to the decline in sales, which have fallen to a level not seen in over 20 years, and the rising energy and production costs, as well as changing consumer behavior.
The partial closure of the Braunschweig site may affect around 150 employees in production and bottling. However, Oettinger Getränke has pledged to offer a solid transition phase through a transfer company for affected employees, providing them with professional reorientation opportunities.
The works council's approval is required for the re-employment of affected employees, and provided this is granted, they will be temporarily re-employed for professional reorientation by the transfer company.
It is important to note that the economic correctness of the decision does not mitigate the consequences imposed on employees in Braunschweig. The facilities in Braunschweig are older than at the other sites and would require a comprehensive general overhaul in the near future.
The Braunschweig brewery Feldschloßchen, acquired by Oettinger brewery in 2009, is not exempt from these changes. However, the current status or future plans for Feldschloßchen in Braunschweig, including any potential relocation or employee impact, were not specified in the press release or the search results up to mid-2025.
For the most accurate and current updates, it is recommended to consult local news sources or the brewery’s official communications. This article aims to provide a general overview of the situation based on the information available at the time of writing.
- In an effort to addresses the decline in sales and surging production costs, Oettinger Getränke's CEO, Stefan Blaschak, indicated that the decision to relocate the manufacturing of the Braunschweig site is partially due to the need to streamline the company's operations within the finance sector.
- During this transition phase, Oettinger Getränke has promised to collaborate with the finance industry, ensuring they provide professional reorientation opportunities for the affected employees, amounting to approximately 150 in production and bottling, through a transfer company.
