On 6 February 2024, Miele announced a restructuring plan that includes relocating production from Gütersloh, Germany, to Poland by 2027. Eurofound reported around 700 planned job losses in Germany and around 2,700 job cuts overall. Miele cited falling demand and higher material and energy costs, and said it aimed to implement cuts as socially responsibly as possible.
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https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/200815
On 06 February 2024, household appliance manufacturer Miele announced a new cost efficiency programme, also affecting German sites. In Germany, some 700 jobs will be shed due to Miele's new restructuring programme.