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Nordrhein-Westfalen; Köln; Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Location of affected unit(s)
Bergisch Gladbach
Sector
Manufacturing Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 23 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
160 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
13 March 2025
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 July 2025
Description
Isover, a German insulation manufacturer in the construction industry and part of the French Saint-Gobain Group, is discontinuing glass wool production at its plant in Bergisch Gladbach, affecting around 160 of the 220 production jobs. The remaining production of the speciality insulation material ‘Ultimate’, employing around 60 staff, will continue at the site.
The restructuring is due to the ongoing decline in the construction sector and export business. Production is expected to cease by July 2025, primarily impacting production jobs in four-shift operations.
A social plan and potential transfers to other Saint-Gobain sites, particularly to Speyer, are planned. Vocational trainees will be offered the opportunity to complete their training within the company.
Employee representatives were involved early on, and negotiations on socially responsible solutions are ongoing.
Isover is part of Saint-Gobain and operates four plants in Germany: Bergisch Gladbach, Speyer, Ladenburg, and Lübz.
13 March 2025: Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger (www.ksta.de)
Citation
Eurofound (2025), Isover, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 202494, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202494.
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