The Ziegler Group, which has gone bankrupt, has now taken a significant step towards securing its future. The Group has concluded a purchase agreement with strategic investors that secures the continued existence and restructuring of the company.
A key element of this deal is the takeover of Ziegler Modulbau GmbH by BGK Holding GmbH. This company is represented by Herwig Kohla and an Austrian group of investors. The takeover marks a new beginning for Modulbau GmbH, which will operate under the name Holzwerk Naila GmbH in future. This renaming represents a fresh approach and a new strategic direction.
Particularly important for the region is the news that the company site in Naila, as well as around 55 employees, will be taken over by the investors. This secures jobs and contributes to economic stability in the region. The formal transfer of operations is planned for mid-February, which will make the transition process relatively swift and ensure the continuation of business.
In addition to BGK Holding GmbH, FBSL Holding GmbH is also involved in the rescue and reorganization of the Ziegler Group. FBSL Holding has agreed to take over a total of six companies of the Engelhardt+Geißbauer Group, which formerly belonged to the Ziegler Group. This takeover is a significant step towards securing a large proportion of the jobs and know-how within the company.
The companies taken over include Engelhardt+Geißbauer GmbH, Schwebheimer Holzelementebau GmbH, Sendel+Göß Haustechnik GmbH, Zimmerei Mohr GmbH, Mohr Holzhaus GmbH and E+G Besitzgesellschaft mbH. These companies cover a broad spectrum within the construction and timber element industry and are well established in their respective niches. FBSL Holding plans to largely retain the locations of these companies, which should ensure continuity and stability.
Another positive aspect of the takeover is the decision to take on 140 of the 170 employees. This shows the commitment of the investing side to protect and support not only the corporate structures, but also the people who are responsible for the success of these structures. The preservation of jobs is always an important factor in such takeovers and FBSL Holding is sending a strong signal for the future.
Although the purchase price of the acquisitions has not been disclosed, the commitment of both holding companies shows that there is a strong interest in the potential of the Ziegler Group. The financial details may be murky, but the strategic moves suggest that both parties are well prepared and optimistic about the future.
The renaming of Ziegler Modulbau GmbH to Holzwerk Naila GmbH could also be accompanied by a reorientation of the brand strategy, which suggests a new market entry and possibly innovative approaches. Experts and analysts will be keen to see how the integration of the operations by FBSL Holding unfolds and what strategic plans the managing directors of BGK Holding have for the former Ziegler company.
Overall, the purchase agreement between the Ziegler Group and the strategic investors is a promising step for the companies concerned and their employees. The implementation and integration of the announced plans remains to be seen, but the developments to date are a positive signal for the affected region and the industry as a whole.
