economy
April 18, 2026
Leoni worker claims operations in Kraljevo are at risk, company states work continues as planned
Following last year's closure of the Malošište plant, employees at the Leoni factory in Kraljevo fear a similar scenario could repeat, as production is reportedly being moved and the workload is gradually decreasing, according to workers. In a response to Danas, Leoni claims the Kraljevo factory has increased productivity since the beginning of the year and continues to operate according to plan.
TL;DR
- Employees at Leoni Kraljevo fear a repeat of the Malošište factory closure.
- A worker alleges that production lines are being moved from Kraljevo to Prokuplje to support the Prokuplje facility.
- The alleged transfer of production is reportedly happening without full transparency or official protocols.
- The workload in Kraljevo has decreased by an estimated 20-30%, with fears it could reach 50%.
- Leoni claims the Kraljevo factory has increased productivity and continues to work as planned.
- The company states that adjusting production capacity between factories is normal due to fluctuating customer demand.
- Leoni attributes current challenges to the ongoing difficulties in the European automotive industry.
- Workers recall being offered redundancy packages in Kraljevo previously.