Saint-Gobain Sekurit is relocating its Devisa plant from El Vendrell to its existing factory in L'Arboç, in Tarragona province. The company announced the move on Tuesday and said it aims to concentrate industrial and logistics activity while strengthening its response capacity in a changing sector.
The El Vendrell site employs 80 workers, while the L'Arboç factory has around 200 staff. Saint-Gobain Sekurit told employees that no job cuts are planned as part of the relocation, according to reports, although staff are still waiting for further details about their employment.
The company said the move affects its Mobility segment for the 2026 to 2030 period. It linked the decision to a structural transformation in the automotive sector, citing electrification, regulatory demands, international competition and higher quality requirements. Saint-Gobain said the aim is to improve industrial and logistics coordination and support long-term industrial, social and financial sustainability.
Jorge Álvarez, general director of Saint-Gobain Sekurit Spain, said the project follows a progressive analysis of competitiveness and sustainability. He said the company needs to anticipate change and strengthen its industrial model with a long-term view.
The relocation is due to begin next month and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Saint-Gobain said the transfer of Devisa workers from El Vendrell to L'Arboç will be carried out in an orderly way and in line with the legal framework, with operational continuity as a priority.
The L'Arboç town council has welcomed the move. Mayor Joaan Sans said it will help recover economic activity, strengthen the local industrial fabric and support the continuity of activity in a strategic industrial space. He also said it could boost economic growth, promote job creation and reinforce confidence in the municipality's industrial potential. Unions believe the concentration at the L'Arboç factory should improve competitive capacity.
Residents in the area also remember that Saint-Gobain closed its Glass division at the L'Arboç factory some years ago, affecting around 100 workers and leading to protests. That closure later resulted in the re-employment of those affected. More Catalonia news