The automotive crisis has reached a critical turning point in Germany’s supply chain. Erich Jaeger GmbH, a Friedberg-based connector manufacturer with nearly a century of history, filed for insolvency on April 14, 2026. The company, which once dominated the global market for electrical connectors used in vehicles and commercial trucks, now faces liquidation. With approximately 1,000 employees worldwide affected and recent annual revenues of €77 million, this collapse signals deeper structural problems in the automotive supply sector. The insolvency filing at Friedberg District Court marks another major casualty in an industry struggling with electrification costs, supply chain disruptions, and shifting customer demands.
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