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 Manufacture Of Rubber And Plastic Products And Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products Manufacture Of Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products 23 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
1 March 2003
Employment effect (start)
1 September 2004
Foreseen end date
1 September 2004
Description
La Verrerie du Gier, subsidiary of Bormioli Rocco & Figlio group, announced the closure of its activities. Nevertheless, activities will be maintained until the end of summer 2004. Dismissals will occur by September 2004, affecting 300 jobs at Gier. The group is looking for a candidate to takeover the activities on the site.
Sources
22 January 2004: Les Echos
1 March 2003: Les Echos
Citation
Eurofound (2003), La Verrerie du Gier (VDG), Closure in France, factsheet number 60180, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/60180.
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