Sanofi-Aventis

Type
Merger/Acquisition
Country
United Kingdom
Region
South East (England); Kent; West Kent
Location of affected unit(s)
West Malling
Sector
Manufacturing
(20 - 21) Manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals
21 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
21 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
240 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
13 October 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis is to close the former UK headquarters of Aventis and consolidate operations at its offices in Guildford, Surrey. The move leaves uncertain the future of some 240 jobs at the Aventis site in West Malling, Kent.

Sources

  • 14 October 2004: The Guardian

Citation

Eurofound (2004), Sanofi-Aventis, Merger/Acquisition in United Kingdom, factsheet number 60651, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/60651.