Schneider Electric

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Denmark
Region
Danmark; Sjælland; Vest- og Sydsjælland
Location of affected unit(s)
Ringsted
Sector
Manufacturing
(26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products
27.3 - Manufacture of wiring and wiring devices
27.33 - Manufacture of wiring devices
132 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
30 January 2026
Employment effect (start)
31 January 2026
Foreseen end date
31 March 2027

Description

Schneider Electric, a French producer of electrical installation equipment, has announced the closure of its factory in Benløse near Ringsted, resulting in 132 job losses at the affected unit.

The company states that the closure is intended to strengthen competitiveness and consolidate production at other European facilities.

The transition will occur gradually and is expected to be completed by spring 2027. Local authorities, including Ringsted’s job center, have committed to assisting affected employees in finding new employment opportunities. The mayor highlighted the impact on the local economy, especially following prior closures like Danish Crown in 2024 Danish Crown 2024 - DK. Schneider Electric did not comment further on social plans or employee measures

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2026), Schneider Electric, Internal restructuring in Denmark, factsheet number 204135, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/204135.