The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
(49 - 53) Transportation / Storage 49 - Land transport and transport via pipelines 49.4 - Freight transport by road and removal services 49.4 - Freight transport by road and removal services
145 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
12 September 2025
Employment effect (start)
12 September 2025
Foreseen end date
15 September 2025
Description
Transports Bonnard specializing in road freight transportation is set to lay off around 145 employees. The French company has been placed into judicial liquidation by the Villefrance commercial court. This decision follows a bankruptcy declaration and an unsuccessful recovery process initiated in July 2025.
The liquidation is taking place on September 15, 2025. Founded in 1857, the historic road freight company operated five sites across France and was acquired in 2023 by the Marseille-based group Cogepart. Despite generating €18 million in revenue at the time of acquisition, Cogepart was unable to prevent the closure of the business.
Eurofound (2025), Transports Bonnard, Closure in France, factsheet number 203301, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203301.
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