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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://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202302.