NORMA Group has announced that it will introduce a voluntary redundancy programme for employees at its sites in Maintal and Marsberg, Germany.
The company has reached an agreement with the Group Works Council on the programme, which will begin in January 2026 and affect up to 70 positions. NORMA Group said the initiative is intended to reduce personnel costs in a manner that is “as socially acceptable as possible”.
“The Group Works Council conducted the talks with the clear objective of implementing necessary changes in a socially responsible way while ensuring security for the remaining employees. Part of the package is a collective ‘bridge agreement’ aimed at leading to a future collective agreement with the relevant union,” said Selman Boran, Chairman of the Group Works Council.
“With the voluntary redundancy programme, it has been possible to agree on a fair and responsible framework that offers real choices for affected employees and helps to avoid compulsory redundancies,” Boran added.
The company said the programme forms part of its global transformation plan announced in May 2025. As part of this process, NORMA Group is reducing costs and reviewing site capacities in order to return to long-term profitable growth.
Based on current plans, the company expects to reduce its global workforce by around 400 roles by 2028. The transformation programme is expected to generate cumulative savings of between €82.5 million and €91.5 million by that time.
“NORMA Group is in the process of transforming itself into an industrial powerhouse and a leading supplier to multiple industries. We are reviewing our cost structures and working together to ensure we remain a competitive and reliable partner for our customers,” said Birgit Seeger, CEO of NORMA Group. “With the voluntary redundancy programme, we have worked closely with employee representatives to develop a socially responsible package and make it as attractive as possible under the circumstances.”
In addition to the voluntary redundancy programme, NORMA Group has also reached an agreement with employee representatives to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of Germany as a production location. Over the next two years, the company and the Works Council will jointly develop appropriate measures as part of a collaborative improvement process.
