KUKA

The column criticizes the Ministry of Economic Affairs for presenting Kuka as a German showcase company, even though Kuka is owned by a Chinese group and produces mainly in China. This obscures the real state of the German robotics industry and calls into question the public portrayal. » Plus sur welt.de

Ten years after the takeover by Midea, Kuka has developed into a broadly positioned automation provider and now generates roughly one third of its business in each of Europe, America and Asia. Growth is coming mainly from China, while demand in Europe is stagnating and the automotive industry, an important customer, is weakening. Cuts are planned at the Augsburg headquarters, but socially acceptable measures, investment commitments and job guarantees until 2029 are intended to support the site. Overall, management and the works council speak of a stable development under Chinese ownership. » Plus sur n-tv.de

Since the 2016 takeover by Midea, Kuka has developed its business into a broadly positioned automation provider and is now roughly one third active in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Revenue and order intake have grown moderately since 2016, the workforce has risen slightly, while Kuka plans job cuts at its Augsburg headquarters with socially acceptable arrangements. The works council and IG Metall secured employment protection until 2029 as well as investments of over €100 million. Kuka is seeing growing demand in Asia and is expanding business areas such as logistics automation, hospital pharmacies and services outside the automotive industry. » Plus sur heise.de