Villeroy & Boch Group announces proposal to close kiln at Armitage Shanks site
Villeroy & Boch Group announces proposal to close kiln at Armitage Shanks site
The Villeroy & Boch Group has shared its proposal to close one tunnel kiln at the Armitage Shanks site in Staffordshire, potentially impacting 100 employees.
The proposal is part of a strategic realignment to optimise operations, streamline capacity, and enhance long-term business competitiveness and growth. This proposal is part of the Villeroy & Boch Group’s wider evaluation of its global manufacturing footprint, which aims to ensure efficient operations and overall cost-competitiveness, within a highly competitive marketplace.
"This is an incredibly difficult announcement to make”, says UK MD, Lisa Whitfield, pictured. “We recognise the impact this proposal will have on our employees, their families, and the community and we are grateful for the dedication and hard work of our site manufacturing team.”
As one of Villeroy & Boch’s largest markets, the UK is a key country for the company with an offering of a full range of bathroom solutions through its brands Villeroy & Boch, Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks. With commercial roles and its central distribution center not impacted by the proposal, the company is committed to maintaining a strong commercial and manufacturing presence in the UK and does not expect any disruption for customers.
Villeroy & Boch will now enter a minimum formal 45-day collective consultation period with the trade unions and employee representatives in Armitage.
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