AUE-BAD SCHLEMA — The Nickelworks Aue GmbH, a prominent Saxon recycling company specializing in non-ferrous metals, legacy transformers, and alloy production, has fallen victim to a cyberattack that has severely impacted its IT infrastructure.
According to company officials, the attack has caused significant operational disruptions. The firm announced the incident through its official social media channels, confirming that internal systems have been partially paralyzed.
Company Only Reachable by Phone
At present, Nickelhütte Aue can only be contacted via telephone as internal and external cybersecurity teams work to restore functionality. The company stated it is cooperating closely with the relevant authorities to investigate and mitigate the impact.
Management: “We Take the Incident Very Seriously”
Managing Director Henry Sobieraj emphasized that the company is taking the matter extremely seriously and is doing everything possible to resolve the issue quickly. “We ask our customers, partners, and employees for patience and understanding,” Sobieraj said. Further updates will be shared once reliable information is available.
A Longstanding Leader in Metal Recycling
Founded centuries ago, Nickelhütte Aue GmbH is one of Germany’s most established metal processors. The company focuses on the sustainable recycling of non-ferrous metals, recovery of industrial waste, and production of specialized alloys and concentrates.
