By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : October 05, 2025 9:05 am
The Port Jerome site has remained in a structurally loss-making position
ARLANXEO Elastomères France announced its project to cease operations at the Port Jerome site in France.
Stephan van Santbrink, ARLANXEO CEO, said: “The European chemical industry continues to face persistent weak demand and declining competitiveness driven by rising costs, unbalanced global markets, and increased regulatory pressure. These conditions have generated a significant burden on the sector across the regional value chain. ARLANXEO has not been an exception to these challenges. The Port Jerome site has remained in a structurally loss-making position. Despite numerous improvement efforts, we do not foresee a viable path to a sustained structural improvement.
“We recognize the impact a potential closure may have on our employees, and we regret the need to consider these steps. We will continue to treat all employees with respect, and in the event of a decision to cease operations at the site, we will do our utmost to assist with finding alternative solutions for all impacted employees. In addition, we intend to provide impacted employees with a social plan which reflects their valued contribution to ARLANXEO.”
ARLANXEO intends to minimize the impact of the intended closure by working in close cooperation with all affected internal and external stakeholders.