Nidau, August 25, 2026 – The forteq Group, which operates in the automotive industry and is headquartered in Nidau/Switzerland, plans to relocate component production from Huddersfield/UK to its sister plant in Most/Czech Republic. Operations in the U.S. and Asia are not affected by these measures.
forteq is a global supplier of highly complex plastic components for the automotive industry. From component design to mass production, it offers its customers a one-stop solution. It operates sales and production facilities in Europe, the U.S., and China, and has a total of 650 employees. In Europe, forteq currently operates three production facilities in the U.K., Italy, and the Czech Republic.
Aligning production capacity with market realities
The automotive industry in Europe is undergoing a challenging period of transformation, with overcapacity existing throughout the value chain. forteq’s customers are increasingly concentrated in Central Europe. With production sites in Italy and the Czech Republic, forteq has the necessary capacity and capabilities to competently serve its European customers. By concentrating operations at two locations in Europe, resources can be freed up to further strengthen the forteq Group’s global position as a highly specialized, innovative, and cost-efficient supplier to the automotive industry.
Consultation process completed
At the Huddersfield/UK site, a consultation process was carried out to discuss the situation and explore possible solutions. The proposals from employee representatives on how to avoid layoffs, limit their number, and mitigate their impact were reviewed and considered wherever possible. However, despite the efforts, production in Huddersfield/UK is scheduled to cease by the end of November 2026, with the relocation to Most, Czech Republic, to be completed in Q1 2027. “We deeply regret that job cuts in the UK are unavoidable as part of this step, which is so important for forteq’s future,” says CEO Andreas Moser, adding: “A severance plan is in place for the affected employees.”
forteq – a strong partner for the automotive industry in Europe, the U.S., and Asia
forteq combines global reach with in-depth local expertise. Collaboration across regions in the areas of development, production, and customer service enables the company to support customers worldwide while ensuring the highest standards of quality, precision, and reliability. This balance between global capabilities and local execution has been a key factor in forteq’s success and remains essential for the future.
Brief profile of the forteq Group
The forteq Group is a global supplier of highly complex components and assemblies for the automotive industry. Drawing on more than 50 years of experience and incorporating the latest technologies, forteq develops, manufactures, and distributes components and assemblies as a one-stop provider. With extensive engineering expertise and innovative solutions, forteq strives to actively shape the transformation of the automotive industry. The Swiss company, headquartered in Nidau/Switzerland, has sales, engineering, and production operations in Europe, the U.S., and China. In total, the forteq Group employs 650 people.
Contact
forteq Management AG, Andreas Moser, CFO forteq Group
Phone: +41 32 501 02 50
E-mail: management@forteq-group.com