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Ecco shoe factory will close at the Fair and fire 632 workers

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Briefings

ECCO Portugal will close its Santa Maria da Feira factory and fire 632 workers as part of a global restructuring. The facility, founded in 1984, produced formal, casual, and golf shoes for over 40 years. CEO Gustavo Kremer stated the decision reflects a need for competitiveness and sustainability, not poor work quality, and will pay all severities while seeking new roles. The factory was the largest shoe producer in Portugal until 2011, when Gabor took the lead. The article notes the factory is closing in Portugal and plans to reduce 400 jobs globally, including in Denmark.

Key points

• ECCO will fire 632 workers in Portugal's Santa Maria da Feira factory, which closed in 2026.
• The factory, founded in 1984, produced over 40 years of shoes including formal, casual, and golf styles.

Context

ECCO Portugal is closing its Santa Maria da Feira factory and firing 632 workers as part of a global restructuring. The factory, founded in 1984, produced over 40 years of shoes including formal, casual, and golf styles. The factory was the largest shoe producer in Portugal until 2011, when Gabor took the lead. The article notes the factory is closing in Portugal and plans to reduce 400 jobs globally, including in Denmark.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the 632 Portuguese workers and the 2026 closure announcement. No data on total global workforce, specific job types, or future job offers is provided. The article does not confirm the factory's exact production volume or revenue figures beyond the 2011 ranking.

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