The 123 employees of the Batimétal company, in Douvres-la-Délivrande, in Calvados, must continue to come to work even though their factory is no longer operating, otherwise they will no longer be paid. They were to be set on a probable judicial liquidation today, but ultimately, it will be Wednesday November 13, 2024.
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This is yet another blow. This day of Wednesday, November 6, 2024 should have put an end to the ordeal of these employees.
Everyone is waiting for only one thing: for the judicial liquidation to be pronounced and to finally be able to turn the page. But the decision being extended to November 13, the 123 employees of the Batimétal company, in Douvres-la-Délivrande, in Calvados,have once again been forced to come daily to this shut down factory,We risk no longer being paid.
“If we have to wait a week, it's not going to be possible. Already the people there, they can't stand still. We know the outcome, it's ruined. Let's leave these 123 people to return home It’s a punishment, the people are already not well and we’re bringing them for nothing.”explains, disappointed, Laurent Béhue, employee for 26 years and South Solidarity Industry union delegate.
The 123 employees of the Batimétal company, in Douvres-la-Délivrande, in Calvados, must continue to come to work even though their factory is no longer operating, otherwise they will no longer be paid. They will be set for a probable judicial liquidation on Wednesday November 13, 2024.
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The days are long, the employees rehash in this large abandoned workshop,in which they worked assiduously for several years: “We feel devastated… We no longer want anything. We come, but we don't know why we come.” says Veronique Lebosqain, a welding robot driver for six years at Batimétal. For his part, Philippe Jeanne, a welder for six years here, says: “There is no has no suspense. We know it’s over.”
And without layoffs, it is difficult for the moment to imagine future prospects. Eric Laloux, 55 years old,worked in this business for almost half his life: “It’s a lot of thinking, we can’t stop thinking. What are we going to do next? Rebuilding a CV at my age isn't easy either. Especially at my age, with my 22-year career here. It’s going to be complicated.”
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A new blow for Batimétal employees who were awaiting today's hearing at the Bordeaux court for the company to be placed in compulsory liquidation. The decision was extended to November 13. The 123 employees must therefore wait another week to finally be able to move on.
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At the beginning of September 2024, the metal carpentry company Batimétal was placed in receivership. Production is slow and there have been many changes of ownership.
In the absence of a buyer, it could therefore be placed in compulsory liquidation, during the judgment which will be rendered by the Bordeaux commercial court, where the headquarters of Keyor, the group which owns the company, is located. The judicial liquidation should be pronounced on November 13. Which would officially mark the end of the history of this local company established here for 60 years.
