The chemical company Domo has unexpectedly filed for insolvency in Leuna. The Domo Caproleuna and Domo Chemicals group of companies located in the chemical park are affected. Around 550 employees work at the site. Their jobs are at risk if operations are not stabilized quickly.
Domo: Insolvency as a consequence of the group’s financial situation
The provisional insolvency administrator, Lucas Flöther, confirmed the insolvency application to the “Mitteldeutsche Zeitung,” thus officially launching the proceedings. According to the report, the trigger lies in Belgium, as the parent company is allegedly over-indebted and apparently unable to meet its obligations. The application was filed on Christmas Day, but the full extent of the company’s financial situation will only become clear during the proceedings.
In addition to Leuna, Domo Engineering Plastics in Premnitz, Brandenburg, has also filed for insolvency, putting further strain on interconnected purchasing and sales flows. Customers are demanding reliable delivery commitments, while the workforce needs clarity about their jobs. A bankruptcy can be structured legally, but planning security can only be achieved with sound decisions.
Production in Leuna: Polyamide 6 and Cost Pressure
In Leuna, the chemical company produces, among other things, polyamide 6, a material known for its heat resistance and versatility. It is used in vehicle engine compartments and electrical cabinets, as well as in applications for outdoor textiles. During the 2022 energy crisis, the plant slipped into the red because energy prices eroded margins while the German market became more competitive.
Despite this strain, Domo invested in new facilities at the Leuna Chemical Park in the spring of 2025, thus opting for modernization. Sales director Vedran Kujundzic told the “Mitteldeutsche Zeitung” in May that the company’s operations had stabilized. “Utilization is satisfactory,” he said, adding: “We are staying and investing in the future.”
Jobs and Politics: Saxony-Anhalt Organizes Stabilization
Economic Affairs Minister Sven Schulze (CDU) is overseeing the negotiations and announced support for jobs at the Leuna site. “I’ve been aware of the difficult situation for several weeks; unfortunately, the company hasn’t been able to find a solution,” Schulze told the “Mitteldeutsche Zeitung,” while the state has already offered assistance. The Investment Bank of Saxony-Anhalt and the chemical park company Infra-Leuna are involved to ensure financing and smooth operations.
Schulze is separating the site’s performance from the corporate crisis, and he is making this clear. “The cause of the insolvency is not primarily related to the Leuna site,” he explained, referring to the Belgian group. The crucial question now is whether an investor will take over the industrial park portion or whether the sale of individual units will secure jobs and production, because without a reliable outlook, jobs could be lost and the chemical industry in the region could suffer.