Paris – 06/22/2026: Legrand, a leading company in electrical infrastructures, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its production sites in France. By the end of 2028, four locations will be closed and 178 jobs will be cut. Affected are the plants in Pont-en-Royans (Isère), Lagord (Charente-Maritime), Confolens (Charente), and Châlus (Haute-Vienne). The production activities of these sites will be relocated to other French plants, including Magré (Haute-Vienne), Sitel (Haute-Vienne), Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe), and Saint-Marcellin (Isère).
Legrand justifies the restructuring with the ongoing crisis in the construction sector, competition from low-wage countries, and the need to accelerate investments in key areas such as the energy transition, digital technologies, and data centers. Despite the closures, the company plans to invest over 80 million euros in France by 2028, with 20 million euros earmarked to support the relocation of activities to other French sites.
The CGT union has expressed concerns about the impact of the restructuring on employment and the company’s future in France. It calls for transparent communication and job security for the affected employees.
Legrand, headquartered in Limoges (Haute-Vienne), employs about 5,000 people in France. In 2025, the company achieved a turnover of 9.5 billion euros and a net profit of 1.2 billion euros. For 2026, Legrand aims for growth of 10 to 15 percent.
The planned restructuring is currently under negotiation with employee representatives. Solutions such as internal transfers and voluntary early retirements are being offered. The company emphasizes that the restructuring aims to strengthen the competitiveness of “Made in France” and consolidate the company’s presence in France.
The closures and job cuts are part of a broader strategy by Legrand to adapt to market conditions and invest in growth areas. Final decisions will be made after completion of negotiations with employee representatives.
Legrand had already implemented restructurings in France at the end of 2024 to respond to the construction sector crisis, during which no layoffs were made. These current measures are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to adapt to changing market conditions and maintain competitiveness.
The final impact of the restructuring on employment and Legrand’s future in France depends on the results of the ongoing negotiations with employee representatives. The company has pledged to support all affected employees and to offer solutions such as internal transfers and voluntary early retirements.