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 Wood And Paper Materials Manufacture Of Paper And Paper Products 17.22 - Manufacture of household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites
162 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
4 February 2013
Employment effect (start)
1 September 2013
Foreseen end date
31 December 2013
Description
On 30 January 2013, the management of the manufacturer sanitary paper SCA has announced a restructuring plan involving 162 job cuts, including 49 in its plant of Kunheim (Haut-Rhin).
The company that belongs to the US firm Georgia Pacific since summer 2012, explained the need to eliminate 'duplications' of job roles as a result of the acquisition.
According to the union, there will be 100 forced dismissals. The group will start its information and consultation in March and jobs will be cut around September. Unions and employees’ representatives will try to reduce the amount of forcer dismissals.Â
Eurofound (2013), SCA, Merger/Acquisition in France, factsheet number 74884, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74884.
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