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Manufacturing Manufacture Of Chemicals And Pharamceuticals Manufacture Of Chemicals And Chemical Products 20 - Manufacture Of Chemicals And Chemical Products
129 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
14 October 2024
Employment effect (start)
15 January 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
Weylchem Lamotte, part of the global chemical manufacturer Weylchem, is cutting 129 jobs at its site in Trosly-Breuil (Oise). The restructuring was announced by management on October 14, following the loss of a major client in June, who chose not to renew their contract. Syngenta, a manufacturer of plant protection products, has shifted its sourcing to cheaper Chinese suppliers. Weylchem is a subsidiary of International Chemical Investors.
The works council requested information on the impact of losing Syngenta as a client, with responses expected in mid-October. Moving forward, the site will refocus on three specific products. It had previously received €5 million in public aid from the State and Regional authorities. The 12th of December, a number of workers joined others in a protest in Oise. The job saving plan negotiations should end in mid-January.
Weylchem Lamotte's site currently employs 400 workers.
Eurofound (2024), Weylchem Lamotte, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 202302, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202302.
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