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German caravan manufacturer LMC in Sassenberg has laid off 106 employees and spun off several business units. The cuts follow a downturn after a previous sales boom.
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German caravan manufacturer LMC in Sassenberg has laid off 106 employees and spun off several business units. The cuts follow a downturn after a previ...
German caravan manufacturer LMC in Sassenberg has laid off 106 employees and spun off several business units. The cuts follow a downturn after a previous sales boom.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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