Villeroy & Boch

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Luxembourg
Region
Luxembourg; Luxembourg; Luxembourg
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Manufacturing
(22 - 23) Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals
23.4 - Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products
23.41 - Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles
195 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 dismissal of 195 jobs out of 685 at the Hussigny-Godbrange plant. The measure is due to huge competition from lower cost countries and automatisation of the production process.

Sources

  • 28 November 2003: Les Echos
  • 28 November 2003: Le Quotidien

Citation

Eurofound (2003), Villeroy & Boch, Internal restructuring in Luxembourg, factsheet number 59106, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59106.