09/09/2013

Business news : France, Shipyard Alubat in receivership

Two months of observation. Concern for the 62 employees of Chateau d'Olonne ( Vendée, France) . Orders are struggling to return .

"We are motivated to to work. But we do not know what sauce they will be eaten. " Despite some signs of recovery, the boating industry is always on the cutting edge . The situation of the yard Alubat at Château d'Olonne , is shown. The company of 62 employees was placed in receivership on Wednesday by Commercial court of de La Roche- sur- Yon, with an observation period of two months. The objective is to try to recovery the situation, including clearing the debts. "If a buyer is interested or financial , it is hoped that many jobs will be preserved, alert the CGT. We have the experience and know -how . "

Alubat , these are the finest aluminum boats , especially for seafarers who are willing to go on an adventure . "The project of a lifetime ," said an official at the boat show , last year . Comfortable and beefy jewelry ... And the price that goes with it. For the manufacturer , some units are sufficient to maintain activity . When these commands do not fall, the opposite is true .

Thursday , the management did not want to answer. But it seems that the low workload is indeed the cause of the recovery. In the spring , the CEO , Philippe Aupinel , ensured that there was work for the coming months , following orders signed after Nautic . But since then? Negotiations were underway for large units ... Were they successful? "We have a "Cigale 18" meters to be built, said an employee, but not the materials to finish . "

Although signs could allow optimism site has experienced difficult periods in recent years. Two years ago , a small twenty people was dismissed in two waves , and a closed Longèves site. Since then, workers regularly experience periods of partial unemployment . " This is our only possibility, and recently summarized Philippe Aupinel . Because we do not call for temporary or fixed-term contracts , the training process is long enough. "

By Matthieu MARIN Ouest-france.fr

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