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Bavarian window and door maker Höhbauer enters insolvency
Höhbauer, a window and door maker in Bavaria, has entered preliminary insolvency proceedings that began on September 22, 2026.
Founded in 1950, the company is based in Luhe-Wildenau and employs about 330 people.
It says rising energy, materials and labor costs, higher interest rates and weaker demand for new construction and renovation contributed to its difficulties.
About 800 customers have outstanding orders, and many have already paid deposits.
The provisional insolvency administrator says nearly all orders can still be completed, mostly at the agreed prices, though some customers may need to pay a moderate extra amount.
Only 10 orders cannot be completed for legal reasons connected with the insolvency.
A search for investors is under way, with the administrator pointing to the company’s skilled workforce and regional market position.
Bavarian window and door maker Höhbauer GmbH has entered insolvency proceedings.
The preliminary insolvency proceedings began on September 22, 2026, for the company based in Luhe-Wildenau.
About 330 employees and roughly 800 customers with open orders are affected.
The company cited rising energy, material and staffing costs, higher interest rates and weaker demand for new construction and renovation.
The provisional insolvency administrator said nearly all orders could still be completed, while an investor process is under way.
- Who
- Höhbauer GmbH, a Bavarian window and door maker, and its about 330 employees.
- What
- The company is in preliminary insolvency proceedings.
- When
- The proceedings began on September 22, 2026.
- Where
- Luhe-Wildenau, in Bavaria’s Upper Palatinate region.
- Why
- The company cited rising energy, material and staffing costs, higher interest rates and falling demand for new construction and renovation.
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Höhbauer was founded.
Preliminary insolvency proceedings began against the company.
t-online reported that Höhbauer was insolvent and that an investor process was under way.
- Employees
- About 330
- Customers with open orders
- Roughly 800
- Company location
- Luhe-Wildenau, Bavaria
- Orders unable to be completed
- 10 cases
- Founded
- 1950
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