As part of its strategic realignment, the German automaker Porsche AG plans to close several of its subsidiaries. This decision will include Cellforce Group GmbH in Kirchentellinsfurt. According to the company, Cellforce lacks “sufficiently viable prospects” within the context of Porsche’s future direction. Management is set to begin discussions with the works council regarding the closure. The closure will affect approximately 50 employees.
Porsche cites a stronger focus on its core business as the reason for the decision. The Executive and Supervisory Boards have reportedly approved far-reaching measures to this end. In total, more than 500 jobs are expected to be cut across various subsidiaries. Porsche previously announced the sale of its stakes in Bugatti Rimac and the Rimac Group.
Cellforce Loses Strategic Significance
The Cellforce Group was considered a cornerstone of Porsche’s activities in the high-performance battery sector. However, Porsche now states that the subsidiary no longer has sufficient future prospects within the framework of a “technology-neutral” powertrain strategy. For the Kirchentellinsfurt site, this likely means the end of its current operations.
E-bike and Software Subsidiaries Also Affected
In addition to Cellforce, Porsche eBike Performance GmbH and Cetitec GmbH are set to be discontinued. The e-bike subsidiary developed and marketed drive systems. Cetitec GmbH developed software for data communication within the Volkswagen Group.
Source:
https://newsroom.porsche.com/de/2026/unternehmen/porsche-fokussierung-kerngeschaeft-42439.html
