Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
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.
SEB, the French manufacturer of small domestic appliances, has announced a global restructuring plan to cut up to 2,100 jobs by 2027.
In France, approximately 500 positions in support functions, such as HR, finance, and marketing, are targeted for voluntary departure across sites including Écully, Mayenne, and Rumilly. In the German-speaking region, up to 600 roles are affected, including the closure of production sites in Hayingen, Riedlingen, and Diez, resulting in 250 job losses: SEB 2026 - DE.Another 300 positions are expected to be cut at its other European sites, while 700 jobs will be cut in markets including Egypt, Turkey, and Brazil. The restructuring aims to achieve €200 million in annual savings by 2027.
SEB owns brands such as Tefal, WMF, Rowenta, and Moulinex, and employs approximately 32,000 people worldwide. The group has 42 production sites worldwide, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Eurofound (2026), SEB, Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 204324, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/204324.
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