Overview

• Imperial Brands said it intends to stop production at the Langenhagen site and will explore either a sale or a closure.
• About 640 employees are affected at the facility near Hanover as the company evaluates next steps.
• The company cited declining volumes, high production costs, underutilization and regulatory hurdles as the reasons for the plan.
• Opened in 1971, the plant produces conventional cigarettes, fine-cut tobacco and tobacco sticks for heat-not-burn devices.
• The NGG union pledged to oppose the plan as Imperial Brands reviews options and has not reached a final decision.