Nestlé to close skin health products factory in Egerkingen, Switzerland

Nestlé Skin Health has decided to shut down its factory in Egerkingen, Switzerland.

The Egerkingen factory manufactures a variety of skin health offerings such as Daylong sun cream and products for dry skin. After considering the growth forecasts for these markets, Nestlé could not anticipate a significant increase in the volume over the coming years.

The move also reflects increased manufacturing cost pressure due to low production volumes and underutilisation of assets at the factory.

The firm aims to transfer Egerkingen manufacturing activities to other Nestlé Skin Health facilities worldwide.

Planned to occur in various phases over the next 12-18 months, the transfer will also include movement of the firm’s Swiss sales office and consumer business unit to other locations in the country.

The transfer is part of Nestlé Skin Health’s global transformation programme designed to review its worldwide operations.

The shutdown will lead to the displacement of approximately 190 jobs, and the firm plans to take measures to support these employees.

Nestlé Skin Health’s portfolio is reported to currently include multiple over-the-counter, prescription, corrective. and aesthetic products.