Legrand announces closure of 4 sites in France and reduction of 178 jobs by 2028

Paris – June 5, 2026: The French electrical company Legrand announced a major restructuring plan to close four production facilities and reduce 178 jobs by the end of 2028. The affected sites are Pont-en-Royans (Isère), Lagord (Charente-Maritime), Confolens (Charente), and Châlus (Haute-Vienne). Production activities at these plants will be relocated to other French sites including Magré (Haute-Vienne), Sitel (Haute-Vienne), Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe), and Saint-Marcellin (Isère).

Legrand stated that the restructuring is driven by the ongoing crisis in the construction industry, competition from low-wage countries, the need to strengthen investments in areas such as energy transition, digital technology, and data centers. Despite the closures, the company plans to invest more than 80 million euros in France by 2028, of which 20 million euros are allocated to support the transfer of activities to other French sites.

The CGT trade union expressed concerns about the impact of the restructuring on employment and the future of the company in France, calling for transparent communication and job security for affected employees.

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

The currently planned restructuring is under discussion with labor representatives, and solutions such as internal transfers and voluntary early retirement are being offered. The company emphasizes that the restructuring aims to strengthen the competitiveness of “Made in France” and consolidate the presence of the company in France.

The closures and job cuts are part of a broader strategy by Legrand to adapt to market conditions and invest in areas with future growth potential. Final decisions will be made after the completion of labor negotiation procedures.

The CGT union reiterated its demand for transparent communication and job security for affected employees, emphasizing Legrand’s importance as a key location in France and urging measures to preserve jobs and secure the company’s future.

Legrand had also carried out restructuring in France at the end of 2024 in response to the construction industry crisis, which was done without layoffs. This current measure is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to continuously adapt to changing market environments and maintain competitiveness.

The final impact of the restructuring on employment and Legrand’s future in France depends on the results of the ongoing labor negotiations. The company has pledged to support all affected employees and to offer solutions including internal transfers and voluntary early retirement.