Ideal Standard International

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
France
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Dole (Jura), Revin (Ardennes)
Sector
Manufacturing
(22 - 23) Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals
23.4 - Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products
23.42 - Manufacture of ceramic sanitary fixtures
311 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
12 January 2011
Employment effect (start)
31 May 2010
Foreseen end date
30 June 2011

Description

On January 12th 2011, the leading European bathroom brand Ideal Standard announced its intention to close two plants in France (and one in UK - see fact sheet n. 16621) and to cut 311 positions. The two plants are located in Dole (Jura with 163 employees) and Revin (Ardennes with 148 employees). The information and consultation process started on 20th January and the two sites will be closed by the end of June.

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2011), Ideal Standard International, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 71425, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/71425.