Papeteries du Léman considering introduction of short-time work

Photo: Bolloré Thin Papers
Photo: Bolloré Thin Papers

Less incoming orders and a resulting weaker capacity utilisation rate have led Papeteries du Léman to consider the introduction of short-time work, according to Euwid Pulp and Paper.

However, it is not clear when such a move might be made.

The managing director of Papeteries du Léman told Euwid that the company's order situation had worsened since September. The conditions on the market for printing and writing paper were very difficult. As a result, production had not always been running at full swing since then, he added. Temporary production cutbacks were also likely in the coming months, so the company wanted to keep open the option of short-time work. The managing director expects the situation to ease again in February or March of next year and production to return to normal.

Papeteries du Léman is based in Publier, France. The company is part of Bolloré Thin Papers, and produces lightweight printing paper with a production capacity of 45,000-50,000 tpy. The company has 260 employees working in the paper mill.