02.07.20
AR Packaging is in a period of sustained expansion, with some latest acquisitions being rlc packaging group and K+D. As part of its strategy to hold leading market positions in se-lected segments and continuously improve the operational excellence and cost-efficiency, the group now investigates actions to optimize its operational footprint in Switzerland.
With the acquisitions of rlc packaging group and K+D, AR Packaging has increased its number of plants significantly in Central Europe. An analysis following the recent takeovers has shown the need to take actions in Switzerland. An investigation has hence been initiated where one alternative is to focus production at the K+D plant in St. Gallen.
“We know that we can run successful plants in high cost countries such as Switzerland, provided that the infrastructure is set up efficiently,” said Harald Schulz, president and CEO of AR Packaging. “The plant located in Spreitenbach has not performed as expected for some time and one scenario is therefore to move a substantial part of the production from Limmatdruck l Zeiler.”
The alternative to discontinue production at Limmatdruck l Zeiler would result in a risk for mass layoff in accordance with Swiss law. AR Packaging carefully considers the negative impact for the approximately 150 employees potentially affected in Spreitenbach and will offer employment at other locations to the utmost extent feasible. For employees without a direct solution, a social plan should also offer support in the professional repositioning.
With the acquisitions of rlc packaging group and K+D, AR Packaging has increased its number of plants significantly in Central Europe. An analysis following the recent takeovers has shown the need to take actions in Switzerland. An investigation has hence been initiated where one alternative is to focus production at the K+D plant in St. Gallen.
“We know that we can run successful plants in high cost countries such as Switzerland, provided that the infrastructure is set up efficiently,” said Harald Schulz, president and CEO of AR Packaging. “The plant located in Spreitenbach has not performed as expected for some time and one scenario is therefore to move a substantial part of the production from Limmatdruck l Zeiler.”
The alternative to discontinue production at Limmatdruck l Zeiler would result in a risk for mass layoff in accordance with Swiss law. AR Packaging carefully considers the negative impact for the approximately 150 employees potentially affected in Spreitenbach and will offer employment at other locations to the utmost extent feasible. For employees without a direct solution, a social plan should also offer support in the professional repositioning.