# Closure of J. E. Hubert sparkling wine plant in Sereď > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/closure-of-j-e-hubert-sparkling-wine-plant-in-sere > Updated: 2026-09-21T06:37:59.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. J. E. Hubert, the oldest sparkling wine producer in Slovakia, has announced the closure of its manufacturing plant in Sereď by the end of 2026. The decision was made by the BOHEMIA SEKT group following a strategic analysis intended to strengthen long-term regional competitiveness. Despite significant recent investments, the company reported an inability to reach full production capacity or ensure economically sustainable production at the Sereď site. Consequently, production will be transferred to sister plants located in Starý Plzenec and Mikulov. While manufacturing will cease, the company intends to maintain its sales and marketing departments within Slovakia, ensuring the availability of Hubert sparkling wines for the local market. The closure is expected to affect approximately 60 employees. The company has reached agreements with unions and the works council to provide support measures, including an “above-standard compensation package” based on factors such as length of employment and proximity to retirement. Some staff members may be offered positions at other facilities within the group. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: J. E. Hubert to close oldest Slovakian sparkling wine factory Slovakia’s oldest sparkling wine producer, J. E. Hubert, is closing its Sereď manufacturing plant by year-end, moving production to Czech Republic facilities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/j-e-hubert-to-close-oldest-slovakian-sparkling-wine-factory ### 2026-09-18: Hubert J. E. to close sparkling wine plant in Sereď Hubert J. E. will close its sparkling wine production plant in Sereď, Slovakia, by the end of 2026, moving operations to other BOHEMIA SEKT facilities and affecting approximately 60 employees. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hubert-j-e-to-close-sparkling-wine-plant-in-sere --- Cite as: Closure of J. E. Hubert sparkling wine plant in Sereď. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/closure-of-j-e-hubert-sparkling-wine-plant-in-sere