The Ukraine conflict is causing horror. In order to show solidarity, a well-known company from Bavaria is now reacting – and stopping deliveries from Playmobil to Russia.
Zirndorf – A large company is taking consequences due to the Ukraine conflict*: The Horst Brandstätter Group is looking at the current developments with great concern and “has decided to stop delivering products from the two corporate brands PLAYMOBIL and LECHUZA to Russia with immediate effect.” said the group from Zirndorf (district of Fürth *) on Tuesday, March 1st, in a press release.
Ukraine conflict: Bavarian company takes action – no more Playmobil for Russia
The Horst Brandstätter Group had planned sales of around 10 million euros for both companies in Russia for 2022. But the employees and the company management want to “set a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine,” says the press release.
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Ukraine conflict: “stunned and dismayed” – Bavarian company reacts
“We are stunned and dismayed at the incursion of Russian troops into Ukraine. Our sympathy goes to the many people who are in acute danger of death or who are leaving their home in hundreds of thousands,” said Steffen Höpfner, CEO of the company. (kam) *Merkur.de/bayern is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
Kharkiv is also under attack in the Ukraine conflict. The second largest city in the country is twinned with Nuremberg. Help is being prepared there.*
