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.
Issy-les-Moulineaux (Paris), Haut-Bugey and Izernore (Rhône-Alpes)
Sector
Manufacturing Manufacture For Transport Equipment Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers 29.3 - Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles
138 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
3 July 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 August 2009
Foreseen end date
31 December 2009
Description
France-based auto supplier Mécaplast has announced its plan to cut 138 jobs in its manufacturing operations unit in 2009. This case was high profile because employees have threatened to explode their factories. The firm, which has production centres in France, England, Spain, Italy, China, Bresil, India, Poland and Turkey, will layoff staff worldwide.
Sources
24 June 2009: Presse Océan
4 July 2009: Le Progrès
6 July 2009: Qutodien des Usines
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Mécaplast, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 69414, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/69414.
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