The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 27.1 - Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus 27.12 - Manufacture of electricity distribution and control apparatus
154 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
9 October 2025
Employment effect (start)
21 October 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2025
Description
The Hager Group, a German manufacturer of equipment for electrical installations, announced 154 redundancies in France.
According to CGT, there will be 36 job losses in Pessac, where the site will close, 86 in Obernai and 4 in Bischwiller. Also other 73 contracts will be modified.
The management and social partners will have three months to discuss an employment protection plan. The direction affirms that this restructuring will help the company to stay competitive in this fast-paced industry.
Previously in the ERM Events database, Hager Group was mentioned in two business expansions in 2022. Hager 2022 - FRHager 2022 - FR.
Eurofound (2025), Hager, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 203543, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203543.
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