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Watts Water begins consultation to close foundry in France; material charges expected if approved
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC
- On Oct 1, 2024, Watts Water initiated works council consultations for closing the foundry at its Hautvillers-Ouville, France facility.
- Other production at the site will be relocated primarily to other Watts facilities in France and Europe.
- Consultation process expected to last ~3 months; Board will then decide whether to approve the restructuring plan.
- If approved, charges related to the plan are anticipated to be material, though no amount has been specified.
- The closure targets foundry operations; no timeline for completion given beyond Board decision.