Insolvency shock in Groß Ippener: traditional company Hinternesch” affected

Insolvency shock in Groß Ippener: traditional company Hinternesch” affected

There is worrying news from the world of local small businesses in Groß Ippener: the traditional car painting company “Hinternesch” has filed for bankruptcy. This message was published on December 3, 2025 by the Delmenhorst District Court, which affects many in the region. However, the provisional insolvency administrator has assured that the next three months' salaries for the ten employees and the management will be paid.

The reasons for bankruptcy are complex. Junior Nils Hinteresch, who has been running the business since October 2019, reports that the order situation suddenly collapsed. In an already highly competitive industry, many customers are now avoiding repaints, preferring to keep their vehicles in the original color before considering a change. This change in customer behavior contributes to the company's tense situation.

Realignment of the company necessary

The bankruptcy does not necessarily mean the end of the family business, which was founded in 1986 by Hans Hinteresch and opened a second location in Groß Ippener in 1991. Since 1996, the car paint shop has been located exclusively in this city. The owner family is planning a realignment and hopes that the traditional company is prepared for the future with a clear strategy and a good hand. In order to meet the growing demands for sustainability, the company sources products from certified manufacturers, which is also intended to reduce solvent emissions.

As a family-run company, Hinteresch not only has a good reputation for painting construction machinery, commercial vehicles and industrial painting, but is also firmly rooted in the region. The expansion of the production hall by 100 square meters in 2006 shows the family's commitment to further developing the business. But the available figures on company insolvency in Germany shed light on the challenges facing the industry.

Bankruptcies – A growing problem

As statistics show, 21,812 companies filed for bankruptcy in Germany in 2024, which is around 4,000 more than in 2023. Nobody can deny the impact of the current crises on the economic environment, including the increasing number of bankruptcies. The figures show that applications from companies that have been on the market for many years are increasing and the number of bankruptcies per 1,000 existing companies has risen to 7.

But despite the quantitative increase in bankruptcies, it remains to be noted that this is a rare form of company closure. If you take into account the insolvency proceedings filed by formerly self-employed people, the proportion even doubles. This gives hope that not all bankruptcies necessarily lead to complete liquidation. The example of the Hinteresch car painting company could show that realignment with the right strategy is the key to survival in these challenging times.

The region can hope that traditional companies like Hinteresch can make a comeback, even if the challenges are still great. The coming period will show whether the family's historical roots and commitment to sustainability and quality are enough to bring new impetus to the business.