the Calais site will close in 2024

Thousands of toys leave this emblematic factory in Calais (Pas-de-Calais) every year. Meccano, a success that spans generations. But in recent hours, Canadian owner Spin Master made a shocking announcement. The Calais site would no longer be competitive enough, with the surge in energy blows. It will therefore close its doors. In 2024, 50 employees are expected to lose their jobs.

A recovery plan is under study

Invented by a Briton at the beginning of the 20th century, the game is a worldwide success. These simple perforated metal blades allow you to build anything. Meccano set up in Calais in 1959 and has diversified its production over the years. During the Christmas holidays, the brand remains very much in demand, by young and old alike. Local elected officials reacted, and speak of a brutal decision. A recovery plan is studied to save the 50 jobs in the factory.