Legrand announces the closure of four French sites and the elimination of 178 jobs by 2028

Paris – 06/05/2026: The French electrical engineering group Legrand announced a major restructuring including the closure of four production sites and the elimination of 178 jobs by the end of 2028. The affected sites are Pont-en-Royans (Isère), Lagord (Charente-Maritime), Confolens (Charente), and Châlus (Haute-Vienne). The production activities of these factories will be transferred to other French sites, notably Magré (Haute-Vienne), Sitel (Haute-Vienne), Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe), and Saint-Marcellin (Isère).

Legrand justifies this restructuring by the persistent crisis in the construction sector, competition from low-cost countries, and the need to increase investments in areas such as energy transition, digital technologies, and data centers. Despite the closures, the company plans to invest more than 80 million euros in France by 2028, including 20 million dedicated to supporting the transfer of activities to other French sites.

The CGT union has expressed concerns about the impacts of this restructuring on employment and the company’s future in France. It is calling for transparent communication and guarantees to maintain jobs for the affected employees.

Legrand, headquartered in Limoges (Haute-Vienne), employs about 5,000 people in France. In 2025, the company achieved a net profit of 1.2 billion euros on revenues of 9.5 billion euros and aims for growth of 10 to 15% for 2026.

The planned restructuring is currently under discussion with employee representatives, with solutions proposed for internal redeployment and voluntary retirement departures. The company emphasizes that this reorganization aims to strengthen the competitiveness of “Made in France” and consolidate Legrand’s position in the country.

The factory closures and job cuts are part of a broader Legrand strategy to adapt to current market conditions and invest in growth sectors. Final decisions will be made after the conclusion of consultations with employee representatives.

The CGT union demands transparent communication and job guarantees for affected employees. It highlights the importance of the French site for Legrand and calls for measures to preserve jobs and ensure the company’s future in the country.

Legrand had already carried out a restructuring in France at the end of 2024 to address the building sector crisis, without resorting to layoffs. The current measures are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to adapt to market changes and maintain its competitiveness.

The final impacts of this restructuring on employment and Legrand’s future in France will depend on ongoing consultations with employee representatives. The company has committed to supporting all affected employees and offering internal redeployment solutions as well as voluntary retirement departures.