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Manufacturing Manufacture Of Basic Metal And Fabricated Metal Products Manufacture Of Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery And Equipment 25.1 - Manufacture Of Structural Metal Products
435 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
24 May 2024
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Walcownia Rur "Andrzej", operating in the manufacturing sector, has announced that it will close, resulting in 435 job losses in Zawadzkie, Opolskie Voivodeship.
The closure is due to high operating costs and outdated technology. The group redundancies process will begin in June and conclude by September 2024.The company plans to provide severance packages to the affected employees as part of its job reduction measures.
The announcement has led to a significant social reaction, with employees planning a protest on June 4th. Walcownia Rur "Andrzej" is a key employer in Zawadzkie and a part of the Alchemia S.A. group. The company previously faced financial challenges due to a lack of investment.
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