Initial situation:
- Automotive Tier-1 supplier acquired by international investor, requiring full post-merger integration.
- Headquarters with 150 employees scheduled for closure, creating operational and workforce challenges.
- 25 production lines to be relocated across three sites in Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary.
Our approach:
- Led M&A coordination and post-merger integration planning for smooth transition.
- Defined restructuring strategy, including workforce negotiations and site exit management.
- Planned and executed the transfer of 25 production lines across multiple countries.
- Aligned industrial, logistics, and organizational processes at receiving sites.
- Ensured operational ramp-up and customer alignment during relocation.
Results:
- Seamless site closure and cross-border relocation within defined timeline.
- Stable ramp-up across three locations without disrupting Tier-1 delivery obligations.
- Successful integration into investor’s European production footprint.
Conclusion:
Executed a complex post-merger transformation – combining M&A, restructuring, and relocation into one success story.
