Kamstrup Announces Workforce Adjustments Amid Market Challenges

Skanderborg, Denmark  - October 10, 2024

Kamstrup, a leading provider of intelligent metering solutions, has announced a strategic adjustment to its global workforce in response to ongoing business headwinds. The company will reduce its workforce by approximately 3-5% to align with current market conditions and ensure continued investment in innovation for long-term success of Kamstrup.

Business Context 

Green tech company Kamstrup has for several years experienced solid growth. Currently, the company is facing a period of ongoing headwinds in order intake and slower-than-expected progress in project execution. Specifically, many of our customers had excess stock levels in the beginning of the year accumulated after the component shortage that followed the corona pandemic. This has impacted the immediate demand for new products. 

In Europe, a slower process of converting from gas to district heating and heat pumps has affected sales. Additionally, globally, there is slower progress and fewer new projects initiated than anticipated. 
To sustain Kamstrup’s ability to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to customers and to continue supporting the green energy transition, it has therefore become necessary to make adjustments in the organization. 

Despite a difficult market situation and less growth rates than we as a company were set to deliver, we still believe that the demand for sustainable digital energy and water solutions will continue and increase in the future. For now, it is important to maintain a healthy, profitable and innovative business to ensure that we keep creating long-term value for our customers going forward. Unfortunately, that means some adaptions of our current workforce.” Says CEO of Kamstrup, Søren Kvorning

Implementation Process 

The process of reducing the workforce in Kamstrup by 3-5% will be conducted in full compliance with relevant legislation. In Denmark, a negotiation committee has been established to determine the criteria for layoffs. This process begins immediately. Kamstrup is committed to providing comprehensive support to all employees affected by this decision. 

“This decision was not made lightly, and we deeply regret the impact it will have on our valued employees. We are committed to navigating the changes to set the company up for future growth” Søren Kvorning, stated. 

 

For further information, please contact: Kamstrup PR & Communication Manager, Mads Husted at +45 29 21 77 68