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Sébastien Martin

Sébastien Martin

French politician

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  • 3d ago

    Court approves Cédric Meston's Duralex takeover, saving 155 of about 220 jobs

    The Orléans commercial court approved the takeover plan on Wednesday, 14 October, under which Cédric Meston's holding Tomé will run the glassworks. The plan keeps 155 of about 220 jobs at the La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin site and is backed by €16 million in financing.

  • 4d ago

    Fonderie de Bretagne finds no buyer, 244 jobs face liquidation in Caudan

    Administrators told the works council that no takeover bid was filed for the Caudan foundry, leaving its 244 jobs exposed to a liquidation expected on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

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