Legrand announces closure of four factories in France and the elimination of 178 jobs by 2028

Paris – June 5, 2026: French electrical group Legrand has announced a comprehensive restructuring, planning to close four production sites and cut 178 jobs by the end of 2028. The affected plants include Pont-en-Royans in Isère, Lagord in Charente-Maritime, Confolens in Charente, and Châlus in Haute-Vienne. Production activities at these sites will be transferred to other French plants, including Magré and Sitel in Haute-Vienne, Sillé-le-Guillaume in Sarthe, and Saint-Marcellin in Isère.

Legrand attributes the restructuring to the ongoing crisis in the construction sector, competitive pressure from low-wage countries, and the need to strengthen investment in areas such as the energy transition, digital technology, and data centers. Despite the closure of some plants, Legrand plans to invest more than €80 million in France by 2028, including €20 million to support the transfer of production lines to other French sites.

The CGT union expressed concern about the impact of the restructuring on jobs and the company’s future in France, calling for transparent communication and job security for affected employees.

Legrand is headquartered in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, and employs around 5,000 people in France. In 2025, the company recorded net profit of €1.2 billion and revenue of €9.5 billion, and plans growth of 10% to 15% in 2026.

The restructuring plan is being discussed with employee representatives, with the company offering internal transfers and voluntary retirement solutions. Legrand emphasized that the restructuring is intended to strengthen the competitiveness of “Made in France” and consolidate the company’s position in France.

The plant closures and job cuts are part of Legrand’s broader strategy to adapt to current market conditions and invest in sectors with future growth potential. Final decisions will be made after the consultation process with employee representatives has been completed.

The CGT union called for transparent communication and job security for affected employees, emphasizing the importance of French plants to Legrand and calling for measures to preserve jobs and safeguard the company’s future in France.

Legrand had already carried out a restructuring in France at the end of 2024 in response to the construction industry crisis, without job cuts at that time. The current measures represent a further expression of the company’s ongoing efforts to adapt to changing market conditions and safeguard competitiveness.

The ultimate impact of this restructuring on employment and Legrand’s future in France will depend on ongoing consultations with employee representatives. The company has pledged to support all affected employees and offer internal transfer and voluntary retirement options.