Number of smokers falls
Philip Morris ends production in Germany
Because the demand for cigarettes has fallen massively in Europe in recent years, tobacco giant Philip Morris is now taking the consequences and ending production in Germany. "Socially acceptable solutions" are now being sought for 372 workers and employees, the US company announced on Tuesday.
The company has carefully examined all available options for adapting production, according to the press release. Production at Philip Morris Manufacturing GmbH in Berlin is to be discontinued in the first half of 2025. f6 Cigarettenfabrik GmbH & Co KG in Dresden will follow in the middle of next year.
"Difficult but necessary steps"
Philip Morris International is constantly reviewing its business processes to ensure operational efficiency, said Jan Otten, who is responsible for both German plants as Managing Director, according to the press release. "We are aware that difficult but necessary decisions have to be made in order to adapt to current market developments." The focus will be on supporting the affected employees during this difficult phase.
The German subsidiary is headquartered in Gräfelfing near Munich. According to Philip Morris, it employs a total of around 1,400 people in Germany. The international group includes the cult brands Marlboro and Chesterfield, among others.
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