CS WIND Offshore plans to lay off around 220 employees at its monopile factory at the Port of Odense. This is due to market developments and cancellations of offshore wind projects, which have created a need for significant cost reductions. CS WIND Offshore writes in a press release.
- Over the past few years, our employees have worked very hard to get our monopile factory up and running in full operation. We have made great progress, so it is very regrettable that we see no other option than to make cuts due to a lack of new orders, says Knud Bjarne Hansen, vice chairman of CS Wind.
The company points out that political interventions and unfavorable conditions have led to several offshore wind projects being postponed or completely canceled. It affects the entire value chain, including suppliers such as CS WIND Offshore.
- We are sincerely sorry for the impact this is likely to have on good and highly competent colleagues who have dedicated their time and effort to the company. This includes not only our own staff, but also the many subcontractors who support our work in various ways. We are committed to ensuring a proper and thorough dialogue with our employees and supporting them to move forward in the best possible way,
says Knud Bjarne Hansen.
Although the factory at the Port of Odense is facing an extended period without production, the company maintains its commitment to the monopiles market and looks forward to new opportunities - also via the global production network.
- CS Wind acquired Bladt Industries to expand our offshore product offering, so there is no doubt that we want to remain in the monopiles business area. It is also important to note that we will of course complete the delivery of the monopiles we are currently producing at the Port of Odense, so the planned reduction in the workforce will take place over the next 3-9 months, says Knud Bjarne Hansen.
CS WIND Offshore is now entering into negotiations with employee representatives and expects to be able to provide clarity to employees no later than May 23.
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