AkzoNobel has announced plans to invest €22 million in its Montataire site to establish the French site as a flagship for decorative paint production.
The plans include a reduction of up to 211 positions and the creation of 29 jobs in France.
The plan has been presented a plan to AkzoNobel’s employee representatives and its employees in France.
The company says the initiative reflects its long-term commitment to industrial excellence and to its operations in France.
The measures are designed to rationalise, modernise, and optimise AkzoNobel’s operations, ensuring its long-term success while maintaining its strong presence in France.
Manufacturing
The proposed plan focuses on streamlining operations to enhance competitiveness and drive sustainable growth.
The company also plans to reorganise its commercial and support function and its distribution network, including the transfer of some outlets to independent partners and some closures.
AkzoNobel aims to progressively implement the plans from May 2025 to the end of 2026.
In 2024, AkzoNobel announced the closure of its manufacturing sites in Groot-Ammers (the Netherlands), Cork (Ireland) and Lusaka (Zambia).
Production from these sites has been transferred to other locations in the region.
The company currently has 1,300 employees in France.
