Nickelhütte Aue GmbH

Latest information: Significant progress in restoring our IT systems

Work on the complete restoration of our office IT systems is continuing at full speed. Following the recent cyberattack, we have already been able to stabilize the most important systems and gradually bring them back into operation. Almost all employees can be reached again by email.

“Our production IT was not affected at any time. Production was and is continuing,” emphasizes Managing Director Henry Sobieraj. “Thanks to the determined efforts of our IT specialists and the support of experienced external security experts, we are making very good progress. We expect to be able to offer our usual service and all communication channels again soon without any restrictions.”

Until then, we can still be reached at the usual telephone numbers. If you have any questions specifically about the cyberattack, please continue to call 0176 / 18780132.

"We will keep you regularly informed about the current status here. We would like to express our special thanks to our customers, partners, and employees for their understanding and support. The recovery is proceeding according to plan. And we are looking ahead with confidence," said Sobieraj.

Nickelhütte Aue GmbH has reported the incident to the relevant data protection authorities in accordance with Article 34 of the GDPR. Further information can be found here: https://nha-aue.de/en/news/data-protection

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Nickelhütte Aue GmbH is one of the leading companies when it comes to the sustainable recycling of non-ferrous metals or transformers, energy generation and the smelting of alloys. This is backed by more than 400 years of experience and our vision of a future in which raw materials are not wasted, but recycled. We are thus making our contribution to protecting the climate.

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We ensure the recovery of raw materials from spent batteries and guarantee greater independence from the raw-materials market.

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We process the metal-containing waste materials produced and convert them into raw materials for reuse.

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The industry needs a wide range of non-ferrous metals and their alloys.

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We take care of metallic waste and supply secondary materials without loss of quality.

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We dismantle, recycle and dispose transformers, returning recyclable materials to circulation.

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Notification of a Personal Data Breach in Accordance with Article 34 GDPR

October 24, 2025

The protection of data is of the highest priority for Nickelhütte Aue GmbH. Due to the ransomware attack of which we have become a victim, we are in close contact with the competent authorities and are cooperating transparently with all relevant parties.

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IT Systems Affected Following Ransomware Attack

October 20, 2025

Nickelhütte Aue GmbH, located in Aue-Bad Schlema, has become the target of a ransomware attack. Criminals used malicious software to infiltrate parts of the company’s office IT systems and encrypt data. As a result of this criminal act, the company is currently experiencing disruptions in its IT systems.

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Was ist eine „Wertzeugkiste“?

June 13, 2025

Am Mittwoch, den 11.06.2025, fand gemeinsam mit der Wirtschaftsförderung Erzgebirge und im Beisein eines Filmteams des MDR (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk) im Rahmen der Bekanntgabe der Abiturnoten die Übergabe der sogenannten Wertzeugkisten am Johann-Gottfried-Herder-Gymnasium in Schneeberg statt.

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A consistent circular economy needs a consistently high quality of raw materials. We help ensure that, because processing requires experience and equipment of the highest standard, as well as proper and professional processing. That’s why Nickelhütte Aue is the right choice.

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