Rexam to close French and Russian plants

摘要

Rexam announced on the 22nd September that it plans to close its 1.1 billion steel can plant at Dunkirk, France, and has started negotiations with employee representatives. The Dunkirk plant manufactures 33cl and 50cl steel cans mostly for the soft drinks market. Rexam said closing the Dunkirk plant would not impact the company's ability to meet customer requirements. The company announced its intention to reduce capacity in the European market when it reported its half year results.