Tag #Factory Closure

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Goodyear to Close Fulda Tire Plant, Resulting in 1000 Job Losses

Goodyear's Fulda tire plant, operating since 1900, will close on September 30th, eliminating roughly 1000 jobs; the closure is attributed to overcapacities in Europe and cost pressures, exacerbated by rising imports of Asian tires.

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Accell Closes Dutch Factory, Shifting Production Abroad

Accell, a Dutch bicycle manufacturer, is closing its Heerenveen factory, resulting in approximately 160 job losses and the end of bicycle production in the Netherlands, shifting production to Hungary and France due to post-pandemic financial difficulties.

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Arla Creamery Closure Threatens Settle's Economy

Arla Foods will close its Settle, North Yorkshire creamery by 2026, resulting in 130 job losses and raising concerns about the town's economic future, despite community proposals to keep it open due to its long history in the area.

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Audi Closes Brussels Factory, Laying Off 3,000 Workers

Audi's Brussels factory closed in February 2024, laying off 3,000 workers after a failed search for a buyer; production is moving to China and Mexico due to lower profit margins and higher labor costs in Belgium, reflecting a broader decline in Belgian automotive manufacturing.

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Audi Brussels Plant Closure: €300 Million Severance Deal Reached

Audi's Brussels plant, which produced the Q8 e-tron, closed after failed negotiations and worker protests, resulting in a €300 million severance package for approximately 3,000 employees; the EU's delayed response highlights broader issues within the European automotive industry.

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Audi to Close Brussels Plant, Bypassing Social Plan

Audi will close its Brussels plant on February 28, 2025, eliminating approximately 3000 jobs without a social plan due to poor sales of the Q8 e-tron SUV and high logistics costs, prompting strong reactions from Belgian officials and labor unions.

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Mercedes-Benz Faces Pressure to Secure Ludwigsfelde Plant Future

Amidst uncertainty, the IG Metall union is demanding clarity from Mercedes-Benz regarding the future of its Ludwigsfelde plant in Brandenburg, Germany, where the Sprinter van is produced, impacting 1,800 jobs and the surrounding region.

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Nestlé Agrees to Social Plan for Thomy Factory Closure in Neuss

Nestlé and the works council of its Thomy factory in Neuss, Germany, agreed on a social plan for the plant's closure in mid-2026, affecting 145 jobs; production will move to Lüdinghausen, creating 30 new jobs, while severance, early retirement, and pension solutions are offered.

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Audi Brussels Factory Closure: 3,000 Job Losses, Potential Military Conversion

Audi's Brussels factory closed in February 2024, impacting 3,000 workers after production cuts and a failed search for a buyer; production shifted to China and Mexico due to lower profit margins; potential repurposing into weapons manufacturing is proposed.

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Felix Schoeller to Close Historic German Paper Mill

Germany's oldest continuously operating paper mill in Penig, owned by Felix Schoeller, will close this year, affecting 119 employees due to weak market conditions and competition; the company plans to offer other positions, but this may necessitate relocation or long commutes.

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BSH to Close Navarra Plant, 660 Jobs Affected

BSH, a German home appliance manufacturer, will close its Esquíroz (Navarra) plant in six months, impacting 660 employees due to persistent market difficulties and competition despite a national profit of 60 million euros in 2023.

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Michelin Factory Closures Spark Worker Protests

Michelin's closure of its Cholet and Vannes factories leads to protests and job losses. Workers express anger and concern over the company's profitability amid closures.

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