Audi’s annual revenue also saw an 8% decrease, amounting to €64.5 billion. During a press conference, Chief Financial Officer Jürgen Rittersberger acknowledged the difficulties the company faced, particularly in maintaining operational efficiency
François Michel, CEO of John Cockerill, confirmed the company's interest, stating, “Our teams began their research on Friday. The process is moving swiftly. We will visit the site next week with other partners and stakeholders”
The closure, which has been looming since Audi’s announcement last year, brings with it a wave of economic and industrial consequences, as well as deep emotional impact for the thousands of workers who once called the plant their workplace
The announcement was made on Tuesday during an extraordinary works council meeting, leaving workers and unions to face the difficult reality of the plant’s closure in February 2025
The German carmaker's Forest plant, responsible for producing Audi Q8 e-tron models, was slated to continue operations until February 2025. However, the ongoing strike has halted production this week, underscoring the plant’s uncertain future as it prepares for closure early next year
