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 (16 - 17) Manufacture of wood and paper materials 17 - Manufacture of paper and paper products 17 - Manufacture of paper and paper products
211 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
22 April 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 July 2009
Foreseen end date
30 September 2009
Description
Schweitzer Mauduit, an American paper company, has announced that it will close its cigarette paper factory in Vaucluse in southern France. Two years ago the company launched a restructuring plan at its Vaucluse site with the aim of improving financial situation. However, a recent decline in sales has forced the group to close the factory.
Eurofound (2009), Schweitzer Mauduit, Closure in France, factsheet number 68777, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/68777.