The DREETS refused to approve the PSE that had been submitted unilaterally, forcing the company to resume discussions with the labor unions and the representatives of the CSE.
On July 9, 2026, management announced its intention to eliminate 20 positions following the breakdown of negotiations on the social plan. This process cannot be carried out in its current form. Discussions between the various parties are set to resume in the coming days.
The Aubin printing company, which has been under court-supervised restructuring since early 2026, attributes this restructuring to the decline in the printing market and increased competition from Europe. Founded in 1891, the company is best known for printing books such as *Asterix*, *Le Petit Nicolas*, and *Le Guide du Routard*.
This reorganization is the result of a situation in which "particularly difficult for the company" due to the "a sharp decline in the printing market" books and magazines, and "increased competition from France and Europe" : The printing company, founded in 1891, saw its revenue drop by 40% between 2022 and 2025, representing a 35% decrease in production orders and a 41% decrease in the number of copies printed.
This decision by the DREETS marks the beginning of a new phase of labor-management dialogue, the outcome of which will determine the terms of a potential reorganization of the company.
