Group 1 - The French appliance manufacturer Brandt Group has entered judicial liquidation, marking the end of operations for a company once seen as a symbol of French industry, resulting in the loss of approximately 700 jobs [1][4] - Employees gathered outside the Brandt Group's factory in Vendôme to bid farewell to the company by burning administrative documents [3][4] - Founded in 1924 by Edgar Brandt, the company was acquired by an Algerian appliance giant in 2014 and operated in 36 countries, generating an annual revenue of about €260 million, equivalent to approximately 2.15 billion RMB [6] Group 2 - The Brandt Group has faced declining sales for two consecutive years starting in 2023, exacerbated by a sluggish real estate market and reduced demand for large appliances, leading to an increasing funding gap [8] - In October, the Brandt Group was placed into bankruptcy restructuring due to operational difficulties, with a proposed cooperative takeover plan aimed at preserving at least 300 jobs and maintaining operations at two factories in France, which was not approved by the court [8] - To restore production, an estimated €20 million to €25 million, or approximately 170 million to 210 million RMB, is required, but the company's cash flow is insufficient to support payroll beyond December 15 [8]

每经编辑｜许绍航 法国知名家电制造商白朗集团（Brandt）于当地时间12月11日被法院正式宣布进入司法清算程序。 据法国媒体报道，本次裁决由法国楠泰尔经济法庭作出。这意味着这家拥有百年历史、曾被视为"法国工业象征"之一的企业将停止运营，约700名员工面 临失业风险。 消息对外公布后，法国经济与财政部随即对这家企业遭司法清算表示"悲痛"。法国中央-卢瓦尔河谷大区议会主席博诺称这一决定对法国工业来说是"沉痛 打击"。 当天，博诺前往奥尔良附近的工厂看望员工。在白朗集团位于旺多姆的另一家工厂外，数名工人以焚烧行政文件的方式与集团告别。一名员工表示，有关 决定令人震惊。我们已经尽力，但仍无力挽回。 资料显示，Brandt白朗始于1902年，拥有100多年的品牌历史，于1946年进入家电市场。白朗中国官网显示，截至2020年，公司是法国第一大家电制造 商，也是欧洲第四大高端家电品牌，同时还是法国境内为数不多仍保留生产线的大型家电厂商。 图源：Brandt白朗中国官网 白朗集团旗下拥有白朗（Brandt）、维德特（Vedette）、绍特（Sauter）和德迪特里希（De Dietrich）等品牌，合作版图覆盖法国6台、 ...

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]

Group 1 - Brandt Group, a well-known French home appliance manufacturer, has officially entered judicial liquidation as of December 11, 2023, marking the end of its operations and putting approximately 700 employees at risk of unemployment [1][2] - The decision was made by the Nanterre Commercial Court, and it follows the company's previous entry into judicial reorganization in October due to operational difficulties [1][2] - The French government expressed sorrow over the liquidation, highlighting the company's historical significance as a symbol of French industry [1] Group 2 - Brandt Group reported an annual revenue of approximately €260 million, but has faced declining sales for two consecutive years due to a sluggish real estate market and decreased demand for large home appliances [2] - Estimates suggest that a minimum of €20 million to €25 million is required for Brandt Group to resume production, yet the company will be unable to pay salaries after December 15 [2]