Nestlé is planning to close its plant in Neuss by mid-2026, affecting around 145 employees. Tube production will be relocated to Lüdinghausen, involving an investment of 13 million euros.
Nestlé Germany has announced that it will close the plant in Neuss by mid-2026. The decision follows an intensive economic review. Around 145 people are currently employed at the site, producing products such as Thomy oil, mayonnaise and mustard in various types of packaging.
Reasons for the plant closure
Nestlé cites the following as the main reasons Increased price sensitivity of consumers and Growing production costs, which led to a decline in sales volumes and to Overcapacities at the site. As part of a restructuring of production, the company plans to:
- the External oil production awarded,
- the Production in glass and plastic bottles to other European countries relocated and
- the Tube production to Lüdinghausen be transferred.
Investments in Lüdinghausen
With the relocation of tube production - the around 90 % of the production volume in Neuss - creates Nestlé 30 new jobs in Lüdinghausen. These are to be offered preferentially to employees from Neuss. Nestlé is also investing 13 million euros in the modernisation of the plant and the construction of a new production line.
The goal is a Increasing competitiveness of the German locations and the Utilisation of European synergies. According to Nestlé, around 80 % of Thomy products are produced in Germany.
Nestlé in Germany
Nestlé currently operates 17 locations in Germany, including more than ten production facilities. The plants in Lüdinghausen and Singen are considered Food competence centres for the production of culinary products.
Source: Nestlé Germany S.A.
