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Riegelein Closes Cadolzburg Plant by April 2026 Amidst Market Challenges

After 69 years, Riegelein's Cadolzburg plant is shutting down. Persistent market challenges and reduced orders have led the company to shift production to Poland and other locations.

In the image there are two chocolate bars.
In the image there are two chocolate bars.

Riegelein Closes Cadolzburg Plant by April 2026 Amidst Market Challenges

Riegelein, a company established in 1953, is set to close its production facility in Cadolzburg by the end of April 2026. This decision comes amidst persistently difficult stock market conditions and a significant reduction in production utilization over the past four years. Riegelein, part of the Gubor group based in Dettingen under Teck, will shift its production to Poland and other locations. The closure of the Cadolzburg facility is a result of increased prices for raw materials and energy, intense international competition, and a reduction in orders following price increases passed on to customers. The company's warehouse in Forchheim will also cease operations. While other departments with cross-site functions will remain in Cadolzburg, the market recovery is not deemed foreseeable, leading to the adaptation of production capacities. Increased costs and a noticeable decline in sales figures are the primary reasons for the closure. Riegelein's production in Cadolzburg will cease by the end of April 2026, with operations shifting to Poland and other locations. The decision is driven by persistently difficult stock market conditions and a significant reduction in production utilization over the past four years.

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