Swiss metal die-casting company Wagner shuts down amid market pressures

The Swiss family business Wagner is permanently closing down, resulting in 69 job losses. The company, which specializes in metal die-casting and plastic injection moulding, cited difficult demand, significant overcapacity, and international competitive pressure as reasons for the closure. Business activities will be gradually transferred to other partners, and production is set to continue until March 2027 due to additional customer orders.

The closure impacts the supply chain for the automotive industry and the mechanical and plant engineering sectors in Switzerland. The company's inability to find an economically viable solution despite intensive restructuring efforts highlights challenges within the Swiss industrial production framework.