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 (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
153 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
27 November 2013
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2014
Foreseen end date
28 February 2014
Description
Semi-conductor manufacturer LFoundry is to reduce its staff in Rousset by 153, 80 of which had a fixed-term contract. This is to affect 80 workers in production, 36 technical and 37 managerial positions.
Management announced negotiations with unions to avoid direct dismissals and to set up a voluntary departure plan.
German LFoundry had bought the plant in 2010. The commercial court placed the company into receivership in July 2013.
UPDATED 19-12-2013:
The commercial court of Paris will decide on the liquidation of the company on the 26 December.
Sources
19 December 2013: Les Echos
27 November 2013: L'usine Nouvelle
27 November 2013: Varmatin
Citation
Eurofound (2013), LFoundry Rousset, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 76244, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/76244.
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