After almost 90 years, glass manufacturer Doering Glass is ending production in Radeburg. 120 jobs in Saxony will be lost due to the plant closure. The search for an investor for the insolvent company has been unsuccessful. (bild: 10.09.25)
A glass manufacturer’s factory with a long history
Since 1933, the factory has shaped the German glass industry. For generations, it has supplied glass products that have garnered worldwide acclaim. Whether for the Dresden Cultural Palace, the Messner Museum in Italy, or the Lower Saxony Medical Association – the factories in Radeburg and Berlin stood for quality. Safety glass and insulating glass from Saxony were considered reliable and durable.
Despite sustained demand, the company could no longer withstand market pressure. The final closure of the plant followed at the end of October. As a result, the region lost not only a production facility, but also a piece of industrial history.
Reasons for Insolvency and Closure
Several factors led to the insolvency. The war in Ukraine complicated supply chains, and the weak construction sector depressed demand. Added to this were rising material prices and massively increased energy costs.
Management hoped to find an investor through self-administration. Talks were unsuccessful. A solution that would save both locations failed to materialize. Thus, the plant closure primarily affects jobs in Saxony at the Radeburg plant.
Questions from Management
Managing Director Swen Graf emphasized the dramatic situation: “To our great regret, we have also had to witness how much pressure the industry and the glass market are currently under. Despite several interested parties, we were unable to reach a suitable agreement with any of the potential buyers.”
This statement highlights the plight of the glass industry. The insolvency of Doering Glass demonstrates how difficult things are for traditional companies right now. For the workforce, the plant closure in Saxony represents a turning point.
Consequences for Jobs in Saxony
While production continues in Berlin, a piece of history comes to an end in Radeburg. 120 jobs in Saxony will be lost there. This is a bitter blow for the region.
Doering Glass is striving to open up prospects for those affected. The first companies in the surrounding area have offered positions. Some employees have already found new opportunities, while others are hoping for support from regional companies.
Signal Effect for the Glass Industry
The insolvency of the glass manufacturer Doering Glass is more than an isolated incident. It demonstrates how hard the glass industry is being hit by global crises, high costs, and weak demand. The plant closure in Radeburg is thus a symbol of the uncertainty facing many companies.
While the Berlin site survives, a tradition spanning almost 100 years is coming to an end in Saxony. It remains to be seen how many other companies will be able to withstand the pressure.