Duralex still: the concern of a municipality – Le Journal du weekend

Their agenda is totally upset. From Monday they will have to organize themselves. This couple works for Duralex, the manufacturer of tempered glass tableware. The company has announced that its production will be suspended from November 1st. Employees want to stay confident. But will the company be able to resume its activity in five months as announced by the management? Glass processing is very fond of light and gas. As energy costs rise, continuing to produce under these conditions is no longer profitable. And when Duralex worries, the whole town of Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin (Loiret) shakes. With its 250 employees, the company supports the local economy. “It runs small shops like us. So that’s an advantage,” says one shopkeeper. Supported by the municipality and also by the state, Duralex hopes that this stand-by will not hinder its growth. The company expected a 40% increase in 2022. TF1 | Report C. Abel, L. Kebdani, J. Coulais