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.
Administrative Services Office Administrative, Office Support And Other Business Support Activities Business Support Service Activities N.E.C. 82.92 - Packaging activities
162 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
21 December 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2010
Foreseen end date
30 June 2010
Description
MeadWestvaco is to close its packaging plant in Châteauroux dismissing all 162 employees in the first half of 2010. The plant is specialised in packaging beverages; especially beer, sodas and dairy products. According to management, the restructuring is due to the drop in demand for beer from two of the site's main customers, Heineken and Kronenbourg. Moreover, forecasts for 2010 are not favourable, management said. Employee representatives reject the decision.
Sources
28 December 2009: Les Echos
Citation
Eurofound (2009), MeadWestvaco, Closure in France, factsheet number 70227, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70227.
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