Setforge in the news

An electrical fire near the Setforge factory in Hagondange caused a temporary power outage, but operations quickly resumed.

A fire originating from the neighboring abandoned NovAsco site caused material damage at the Setforge plant but did not halt production.

Setforge resumed full operations in Hagondange after a neighboring transformer fire caused a brief power outage.

Modernization of the L'Horme plant with a 4.3 million euro investment in a massive new hammer-pilon to produce heavy forged components for international clients.

A major flood at the abandoned Novasco steelworks nearly cut off power to the neighboring Setforge manufacturing facility.

Setforge, a French SME specializing in forging and machining, is working to improve its employer brand to attract talent.

Setforge Hagondange remains stable and confident despite Novasco's closure, supported by diversified markets and strong recent investments.

Setforge Bouzonville is hiring eight machinists/toolmakers without requiring diplomas, focusing on motivation and providing training due to upcoming retirements.

France's Minister of Labor sued an anti-corruption group for accusing her of improperly reducing social security contributions for the company Setforge, which she claims was a legal move to save jobs.

Former French Labour Minister is accused of improperly intervening to reduce social security contributions for Setforge, sparking a corruption complaint.

A former French Labour Minister is accused of illegally intervening to cancel a significant social security tax adjustment against Setforge, benefiting the forging company.

The French Labour Minister defends an exceptional decision to reduce social security contributions for Setforge Bouzonville, citing financial viability and past asbestos exposure.

Didier Forestier from Setforge has taken over the presidency of the Club Gier Entreprises business network.

Sintermat and Setforge were selected for an 18-month nuclear sector growth program offering consulting, training, and networking to boost their development.

Setforge mitigated a quadrupled electricity bill by implementing energy saving measures, shifting production to off-peak hours, and increasing prices to customers.

Setforge is investing in new thermal treatment technology and strategic decarbonization plans across its Grand Est forging sites to reach 2030 emission targets.

Setforge Bouzonville implemented an equal quarterly profit-sharing bonus for all employees after turning around the formerly struggling forge site and achieving profitability.

Setforge Bouzonville is investing 12 million euros in modernization and decarbonization after returning to profitability and expanding into new markets and materials.

Setforge hosted public tours of its manufacturing facility to showcase forging operations during national Industry Week.

Roland Lescure, Minister Delegate for Industry, visited the Setforge site in Hagondange on November 2nd, with the CGT secretary Stéphane Tardieu providing details.