The traditional steel manufacturer Buderus Edelstahl is set to be broken up, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. The company's collapse marks another blow to Germany's steel sector, already battling high energy costs and weak demand. The crisis affects not only production staff but also impacts the building services supply chain, as Buderus Edelstahl supplies specialist steel components for heating and industrial applications. No buyer has been identified for the entire operation, raising concerns that individual assets will be sold off separately.