Alcatel

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
France
Region
Grand Est; Alsace; Bas-Rhin
Location of affected unit(s)
Illkirch
Sector
Manufacturing
(26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products
26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
440 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
1 July 2003
Employment effect (start)
1 July 2003
Foreseen end date
1 December 2004

Description

The 'Illkirch' unit of Alcatel announced a restructuring plan linked with its reconversion from the telephony sector to the automobile supply sector.

The reconversion conducts Alcatel to reduce the manpower of the unit from 590 to 200 by the end of 2004.

The restructuring will be implemented through other job reduction measures than direct dismissals, such as natural leaves (100), voluntary early retirements (150) and other measures (190).

Sources

  • 26 November 2003: Les Echos
  • 15 January 2004: Les Echos
  • 1 July 2003: Les Echos

Citation

Eurofound (2003), Alcatel, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 59769, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59769.