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Report & Review / Re: Monster High
« Last post by Klickteryx on February 08, 2026, 00:27:48 »I like them but the separate ears and even earrings are going to disappear faster than workers at Dietenhofen. [too soon?....]
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News / Re: THE PLAYMOBIL FACTORY IN DIENTENHOFEN IS CLOSING
« Last post by Klickteryx on February 08, 2026, 00:08:14 »Quote
"The responsibility for years of mismanagement is now to be passed on to the employees again. Together with the works council and our trade union network, we will not allow this without resistance
It seems it would be better if they outsourced management.
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News / Re: THE PLAYMOBIL FACTORY IN DIENTENHOFEN IS CLOSING
« Last post by Klickteryx on February 07, 2026, 23:49:57 »It's happening alright, it's reported in German newspapers too.
All part of a de-industrialising in Germany since getting rid of their nuclear power plants. Auto manufacturers fortunately managed to get the EU to drop the ban on new ICE vehicles in 2035 as pushing EVs would have crippled the industry.
Also it helps to check sources first instead of just saying it's not happening because you don't like the particular news source quoted. RT is no more unreliable than say AP. Both have their biases.
All part of a de-industrialising in Germany since getting rid of their nuclear power plants. Auto manufacturers fortunately managed to get the EU to drop the ban on new ICE vehicles in 2035 as pushing EVs would have crippled the industry.
Also it helps to check sources first instead of just saying it's not happening because you don't like the particular news source quoted. RT is no more unreliable than say AP. Both have their biases.
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News / Re: THE PLAYMOBIL FACTORY IN DIENTENHOFEN IS CLOSING
« Last post by Rasputin on February 07, 2026, 17:54:01 »Oh wait, I forgot to pre-screen this and if it’s approved by the “ministry of truth” and comes from an “authorized country”
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News / Re: THE PLAYMOBIL FACTORY IN DIENTENHOFEN IS CLOSING
« Last post by Rasputin on February 07, 2026, 17:51:03 »I like the
The Horst Brandstätter Group, to which the cult brand belongs,
I don’t like
Around 350 employees are affected by the closure of the plant.
Self inflicted
The Group justifies the move with massively increased costs in Germany
I don’t understand
. The company wants to strengthen competitiveness and use synergies within the Group
the quote that stood out the most
"The responsibility for years of mismanagement is now to be passed on to the employees again. Together with the works council and our trade union network, we will not allow this without resistance
The Horst Brandstätter Group, to which the cult brand belongs,
I don’t like
Around 350 employees are affected by the closure of the plant.
Self inflicted
The Group justifies the move with massively increased costs in Germany
I don’t understand
. The company wants to strengthen competitiveness and use synergies within the Group
the quote that stood out the most
"The responsibility for years of mismanagement is now to be passed on to the employees again. Together with the works council and our trade union network, we will not allow this without resistance
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News / Re: THE PLAYMOBIL FACTORY IN DIENTENHOFEN IS CLOSING
« Last post by Oliver on February 07, 2026, 13:56:53 »https://www.tz.de/bayern/in-bayern-schliesst-350-mitarbeiter-betroffen-playmobilwerk-94154162.html#google_vignette
Seems they intend to end manufacturing in Germany in June and expand their other plants. Seems a questionable move from the outside, given that Germany is their primary market. I'd guess energy costs may be a consideration, and are lower in Spain where they already have a plant, but we'll see I guess. You would have thought they'd have presented a plan to the union, but they have a track record of poor relatons with staff.
Seems they intend to end manufacturing in Germany in June and expand their other plants. Seems a questionable move from the outside, given that Germany is their primary market. I'd guess energy costs may be a consideration, and are lower in Spain where they already have a plant, but we'll see I guess. You would have thought they'd have presented a plan to the union, but they have a track record of poor relatons with staff.
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News / Re: THE PLAYMOBIL FACTORY IN DIENTENHOFEN IS CLOSING
« Last post by Rasputin on February 07, 2026, 11:42:42 »Oh wait , I apologize
I keep forgetting that in some countries your not allowed to read certain material/books/websites
I’m in the USA and we have access to multiple opinions and we get to express them openly
My bad…..sorry
I keep forgetting that in some countries your not allowed to read certain material/books/websites
I’m in the USA and we have access to multiple opinions and we get to express them openly
My bad…..sorry
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News / Re: THE PLAYMOBIL FACTORY IN DIENTENHOFEN IS CLOSING
« Last post by Rasputin on February 07, 2026, 11:37:54 »Yes, it's from that fount of truth RT News, a Russian company.
So….its not happening then ?
Is your news saying factories are doing great, new production is opening up, more jobs are being created, economy is expanding ?
I’m confused
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News / Re: THE PLAYMOBIL FACTORY IN DIENTENHOFEN IS CLOSING
« Last post by playmofire on February 06, 2026, 17:44:47 »I just read this
Across the European Union, factories are closing or quietly scaling back production. Chemical plants, steel mills, fertilizer producers – the most energy-intensive segments of the economy – are either relocating abroad or shutting down altogether.
This is no temporary setback. Europe has not emerged from the energy crisis of 2022 and it won’t anytime soon. What is most alarming about this predicament is that Europe’s leadership is unable to grasp what is happening to it.
Yes, it's from that fount of truth RT News, a Russian company.
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News / Re: THE PLAYMOBIL FACTORY IN DIENTENHOFEN IS CLOSING
« Last post by Rasputin on February 06, 2026, 17:28:20 »I just read this
Across the European Union, factories are closing or quietly scaling back production. Chemical plants, steel mills, fertilizer producers – the most energy-intensive segments of the economy – are either relocating abroad or shutting down altogether.
This is no temporary setback. Europe has not emerged from the energy crisis of 2022 and it won’t anytime soon. What is most alarming about this predicament is that Europe’s leadership is unable to grasp what is happening to it.
Across the European Union, factories are closing or quietly scaling back production. Chemical plants, steel mills, fertilizer producers – the most energy-intensive segments of the economy – are either relocating abroad or shutting down altogether.
This is no temporary setback. Europe has not emerged from the energy crisis of 2022 and it won’t anytime soon. What is most alarming about this predicament is that Europe’s leadership is unable to grasp what is happening to it.