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German children’s book publisher ArsEdition launches board game arm under former Amigo, Ravensburger exec Volker Hirsch

German children's book, gifts and stationery publisher ArsEdition has expanded into board games with the launch of a new publishing arm led by former Amigo and Ravensburger exec Volker Hirsch.

Mike Didymus-True
15 September 2025

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German board game, toymaker HABA exits insolvency in wake of plan to slash workforce by 40%

HABA, the 85-year-old Germany toymaker famous for its family-weight board games, has exited insolvency proceedings in the wake of a plans to shed over 650 jobs - about 40% of its workforce.

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More than 650 HABA staff to lose jobs in wake of company’s self-administration

Haba, the 85-year-old Germany toymaker famous for its family-weight board games, is planning to shed about 40% of its workforce after entering self-administration.

Mike Didymus-True
5 October 2023