The editorial staff of Europe 1 7:00 p.m., May 19, 2022

The group announced a reduction of "about 2,400 positions" following in particular the closure of its German sites, as well as the elimination of "about 550 positions" in support functions.

In mid-November, at the end of a long process of financial restructuring, Vallourec had announced the cessation of the manufacture in Europe of tubes for industry.