Wow. I had not heard anything specific regarding Noblex. But about a month ago, I did converse with a guy from Germany who told me a 2nd wave of Covid-19 was beginning to take its toll there. At that time, he said he felt those who refused to wear masks on public transport were part of the problem but that authorities were beginning to crack down on that. He also said several smaller shops/businesses he frequented had closed or were in the process of closing until things improved. Again, I've heard nothing about Noblex in particular, but they are indeed a fairly small operation overall.
I hope the issues with your scope can be resolved soon,
