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Czech, Polish Firms Capitalize on German Bankruptcy Wave

10/17/2025

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Czech and Polish firms are acquiring struggling German companies amid a wave of bankruptcies that puts over 9% of German firms at risk.
Czech producer R. Jelinek and Polish Grupa Recykl are expanding into Germany, targeting family-run Mittelstand firms hindered by owner succession.
Czech investments in Germany rose nearly 30% in 2023, signaling a growing trend and a limited window to deepen the foothold.

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Story summary

Czech and Polish firms are acquiring struggling German companies amid a wave of bankruptcies that puts over 9% of German firms at risk.
Czech producer R. Jelinek and Polish Grupa Recykl are expanding into Germany, targeting family-run Mittelstand firms hindered by owner succession.
Czech investments in Germany rose nearly 30% in 2023, signaling a growing trend and a limited window to deepen the foothold.