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Meccano will close its only French factory next year, located in Calais for more than 60 years. In question, its lack of profitability, due to the increase in the costs of raw materials and energy. A blow for the 50 employees and for the whole city.
Meccano will close. Its only factory in Calais (Pas-de-Calais) will release its last box of toys in the year, putting 50 employees out of work. The latest increases in energy and commodity prices have delivered the final blow. The Canadian group that bought the site in 2013 considers it unprofitable. Born in the mind of a British engineer, the construction game, based on simple perforated and standardized metal plates, allows you to invent and create your own toys. An infinity of possibilities.
Employees hope to find a buyer
Meccano has long been a popular educational toy at Christmas. Now the memories remain, tinged with regret. This toy seller from Calais has always put the brand forward in his store. “It was also a source of pride to have a toy factory in France, and the last Meccano factory in Europe and around the world”, says Jean-Philippe Lannoy. The employees hope to find a buyer. The Canadian group wants to keep the Meccano brand, to have the small metal plates manufactured elsewhere.
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