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.
Epernay (France) and Hussigny-Godbrange (Luxembourg)
Sector
Manufacturing Manufacture Of Rubber And Plastic Products And Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products Manufacture Of Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products 23.41 - Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles
270 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
28 November 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Villeroy & Boch, the German group, announced a restructuring plan affecting France and Luxembourg. Around 30% of the total workforce will be dismissed at the plant of Hussigny-Godbrange (Luxembourg) and 75 jobs will be dismissed at the Epernay plant (France). The measure is due to the automatisation of the production process and to huge competition from lower cost countries.
Sources
28 November 2003: Les Echos
Citation
Eurofound (2003), Villeroy & Boch, Internal restructuring in European Union, factsheet number 59081, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/59081.
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