Brau Union to make malt in Reghin

Austrian brewer Brau Union will stop making beer at its Reghin-based plant, but the malt-producing unit and the sales department will continue to operate, Brau Union Romania officials told Ziarul Financiar. Consequently, 65% of the personnel (some 165 employees) will be laid off. The Austrian group announced two weeks ago that it would close down the Reghin-based plant. However, it has been rumoured that Brau Union managers may change their minds, following talks with trade unions. “The plant will be closed down. Only the malt unit in Reghin will continue to work for the group’s other plants in Romania,” Brau Union officials stated. ZF