Due to the unsuccessful sale of its squeeze foundry in France, Hydro has officially informed the labor bureau and local staff of the conclusions of the negotiations and stated that the company plans to close the extrusion plant. In the past six months, Hydro has been negotiating for the sale of Hydro Aluminium Extrudie Services. In November 2006, the company announced that it will focus on developing its high-performance extrusion die-casting plant in Belgium. . The company has initiated an open dialogue with the union's representatives. The move aims to negotiate an agreement to minimize the impact of closing the factory on 36 employees, with the focus of the negotiations being on internal transfers and employee support. Haidlu Aluminum Extrusion Services is part of Hydro's European extrusion industry.