百年大厂，倒下！700人面临失业

Group 1 - Brandt, a well-known French appliance manufacturer, was officially declared in judicial liquidation by the Nanterre Commercial Court on December 11, marking the end of operations for the company, which has a century-long history and was considered a symbol of French industry [1] - Approximately 700 employees are at risk of losing their jobs due to this decision, which has been met with sadness by the French Ministry of Economy and Finance [1] - Brandt had been placed under judicial reorganization in October due to operational difficulties, but a proposed employee-managed cooperative takeover plan was not approved by the court [1] Group 2 - The president of the Central-Loire Valley Regional Council described the court's decision as a "painful blow" to French industry, highlighting the impact on local workers [1] - Brandt's annual revenue is approximately €260 million, but the company has faced declining sales for two consecutive years due to a sluggish real estate market and decreased demand for large appliances, leading to an increasing funding gap [1] - Estimates suggest that at least €20 million to €25 million would be needed to restore production at Brandt, and the company will be unable to pay salaries after December 15 [1]