Sicli fire protection company is in financial difficulties and looking for a buyer

Sicilywhich makes fire extinguishers and fire equipment, among other things, in serious financial problems. The company from Uccle is negotiating with various prospective buyers, said temporary administrator Cédric Alter on Friday. He hopes to reach an agreement within a few weeks.

Employees of the Sicily — which has about 300 employees — sounded the alarm Friday about the plight of their employer. Sicily recording red figures and there are fears of bankruptcy. “Restructuring measures are underway,” confirms Alter. “Sicily a company in trouble but still going strong. I was appointed as a temporary administrator to find a buyer under the best conditions. We have already seen two or three important candidates, we are well advanced in the procedures and we expect to be able to complete them in the coming weeks.”

According to the temporary administrator, the intention is for the company to continue with its activities and keep the maximum number of jobs. He did not say how many. The workers are also worried about the payment of their wages on Friday.

But according to Alter, that salary is insurance. A meeting with the workers’ representatives is expected next week, he said.