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 Printing and reproduction of recorded media Printing and reproduction of recorded media 18.1 - Printing and service activities related to printing
150 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
3 February 2025
Employment effect (start)
31 March 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2025
Description
Eurohueco, a graphic arts company specialised in gravure printing for magazines, brochures and catalogues, has announced the closure of its printing plant in Castellbisbal, near Barcelona, and is currently negotiating an employment redundancy file (ERE) affecting the150 employees of the Castellbisbal plant. Eurohueco is owned by the British Walstead printing group since 2014.
The company stresses economic and production-related challenges, including declining sales and revenue, as the main reasons for this decision. Meanwhile, representative employees’ organisations have strongly opposed the move, urging the company to reconsider and highlighting the wider economic impact on the local community and industrial sector.
The second negotiation meeting took place on 29 January, with discussions set to continue throughout February.
Eurofound (2025), Eurohueco, Closure in Spain, factsheet number 202313, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202313.
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