Spanish Grupo Industrial CL closes the Corrugados plant in Getafe
Spanish Grupo Industrial Cristian Lay (CL) has announced the closure of its Corrugados Getafe (CG) rebar manufacturing plant in Madrid, ending more than 75 years of activity, Kallanish notes.
The company has initiated a staff reduction plan (ERE), which affects 152 employees.
The closure is due to growing pressure from local residents in recent years, caused by the growing population of Getafe, which has resulted in residential complexes being just a few hundred meters from the factory. declared. The plant is also facing tougher environmental regulations from the Madrid Community, in particular due to the extension of its environmental permit, which now prohibits nighttime operations.
"These regulations represent a major obstacle to continuing to work, as night shifts are the most suitable for this sector due to lower costs. energy costs, which makes them necessary for economic viability," the company said in a statement.
Another reason cited by the company for the closure is the impact of U.
S. tariff policy, which "has changed global steel trade flows and created competitive pressure, further undermining the viability of the Getafa plant."
Grupo Industrial CL offered options for the relocation of 152 CG employees to other facilities throughout Spain. For those who cannot move, the company implements professional support programs in cooperation with public and private institutions in Getafa and Madrid.
Todor Kirkov Bulgaria
kallanish.com