Type
Closure
Country
France
Region
Bassin Parisien; Champagne-Ardenne; Marne
Location of affected unit(s)
Epernay
Sector
Manufacturing
Manufacture Of Rubber And Plastic Products And Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products
Manufacture Of Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products
23.41 - Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles

75 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
28 November 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

In the context of its Europe-wide restructuring plan, Villeroy & Boch announced the closure of the Epernay plant (Marne). The measure affects 75 workers and is due to huge competition from low cost countries and the automatisation of the production process.


Sources

  • 28 November 2003: Les Echos

Citation

Eurofound (2003), Villeroy & Boch, Closure in France, factsheet number 58873, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/58873.