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 23.42 - Manufacture of ceramic sanitary fixtures
311 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
12 January 2011
Employment effect (start)
31 May 2010
Foreseen end date
30 June 2011
Description
On January 12th 2011, the leading European bathroom brand Ideal Standard announced its intention to close two plants in France (and one in UK - see fact sheet n. 16621) and to cut 311 positions. The two plants are located in Dole (Jura with 163 employees) and Revin (Ardennes with 148 employees). The information and consultation process started on 20th January and the two sites will be closed by the end of June.
Eurofound (2011), Ideal Standard International, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 71425, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71425.
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