An investigation has been launched by the prosecutor's office in Orléans, according to public prosecutor Emmanuelle Bochenek-Puren. Judicial operations, including searches, were carried out at the beginning of September at the headquarters of Duralex, a French glassware manufacturer located in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, a suburb of Orléans. The company is currently undergoing judicial restructuring, a legal process that allows businesses in financial trouble to reorganize their debts. This is the fifth such restructuring for Duralex in just over 20 years. The company, known for producing unbreakable glasses made in France, was taken over by its employees in a cooperative structure in 2024. Earlier this year, it raised around 7 million euros through a fundraising campaign to support its restructuring efforts. A source close to the case suggested that the company's employees had made "major management failures" and raised concerns about what has happened to the funds raised. The former general manager, François Marciano, a key figure in the cooperative and participatory company (Scop) takeover, and his son Antoine, who became the financial director, may be under scrutiny. Their lawyer, Pierre Lalanne, said the investigation has a "general" scope and declined to provide further details. François Marciano was replaced by Peggy Sadier, who previously worked as marketing and sales director, in mid-April. The CGT union, which represents workers at the company, stated that François and Antoine Marciano were "fired." Pierre Lalanne claimed in early June that the departures were "dismissals for serious misconduct, particularly brutal and based on no tangible evidence." The company is now looking for a new leader, with three candidates vying for the position. It employs 243 people, and the transition is a critical moment for the business. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday at the Orléans commercial court to determine the timeline for reviewing the candidates' proposals. The outcome of this process will likely influence the company's future and the stability of its workforce.