Business news : Noel Group worried about the sale of Umbro

Nike is expected to sign the sale of Umbro France, including Noel (soccer) became the subsidiary, Iconix American society. 

Social unrest This is what employees live Noel Group, a manufacturer of shoes, glass, a subsidiary of Umbro since March 2011.  

In October last year, Nike announced the sale of the famous sports brand Umbro France. Before the end of 2012, the American company Iconix should buy Umbro France. The company works with 30 to 44 people Vitré. But there is still nothing official.Faced with this change of ownership, employees expressed their concern: 

"In Manchester, the Umbro International headquarters has been sold by Nike Iconix. Of 248 employees, it is still only 40! "Indeed, the articles in the foreign press on the redemption Anglo-Saxon is not reassuring. 

Towards the direction of Umbro France, it is time for caution: 
 "The brand is not yet sold. I fear nothing. I know, Iconix has the desire to be in continuity with Umbro, said Philippe Massonnat, the director of Umbro France. We have no further information. The concern is legitimate employees. But we are not bankrupt and doing well.  

'On the administrative point of view, the employees were managed previously by Noel. Month, Umbro has hired a Human Resources Director: François Hecker. Some employees see it as an aid to potential layoffs.  

On this point, Philippe Massonnat explains: "We will leave the group Nike. I need someone to assist us. "As Francis Hecker, he stated that he would" no comment.  

'For Pierre Méhaignerie Mayor Vitré ( France) is the total uncertainty: "I do not have a lot of items. I would like to make contact with Iconix, Patrick, Noel and employees receive in a fortnight. '

( Frennch source www.entreprises.ouest-france.fr  )