It's not just the phone bill they don't pay. They don't pay any of their vendors on time. Typically, for the smaller vendors it's over 90 days and not infrequently longer. Looks like they're try to hide their cash flow problems from the parent, Eurofins.

They probably forgot to pay the phone bill again.

Operon closed? No! Please say it's not closed. I was thinking about purchasing one of those nice stuffed walruses they advertised. How can you just break this news to me like that without preparing me for the emotional shock? Now I may never get my fluffy walrus. Is a walrus-less life truly worth living?

Is the company still open? Have been trying to reach support for three days and the phones seem to be closed??

The controller was laid off. HR will be taken by IA this week. MK just keeps traveling everywhere. He laid off Senior Web Developer but hired Indian developers. That's why you can hear complaints about software everywhere in the office. EMO's IT management is the worst management in the world. Sooner or later EMO will crash because of MK.

I know for a fact that they did lay off their Senior Web Developer ... so I.T.'s not immune either.

Why is MK not going for paycuts for management and IT(his baby)? It is ironic that this is the only group that is getting bonuses. Eurofins should really look at replacing MK not rewarding him.

"The fact that it is still open even though they continue to be in losses, indicates there is still some belief in Eurofins that they may succeed"

I love it when Europeans post on this forum. It is so easy to identify from the crappy sentence structure.
So are you one of the morons at Eurofins that bought this turkey?

Is there local management or is the company being run out of Germany or Des Moines, IA

The fact that it is still open even though they continue to be in losses, indicates there is still some belief in Eurofins that they may succeed

WIth all of this happening at the firm, do you think that they will shutter the place? Who's the CEO running the place?

crap in. crap out.

Operon has always said that IT will save the day. The next update will fix the problems...the next accounting software will show where the waste is...its all BS. IT doesn't work on the production line. They don't have a clue what the customers want or need that actually make it convenient to buy from them. They keep churning out crap.

Just an aweful situation.

It is sad that they get rid of too many people making less than 30k, but hold onto all these useless IT guys. Contrary to what MK may say, IT projects will not make EMO survive. My opinion of what is needed : Get rid of MK, move the IT to germany, hire better/more knowledgeble people in Sales, Tech support and production.

MK's salary is 150K
http://www.8hours.com/salaries-at/operon-biotechnologies-inc/1046.html
Almost 8 lab associates'

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isn't it time for another round?

european's head is different in thinking. BP doesn't care if MK is a monkey or an ape.
"come on K, good guy. don't forget play gulf and travel with me again next time. I have EMO for you. go and play".

Which heads will go on the chopping block?

When your employer terminates your employment agreement, breaks the law and denies you compensation you are entitled to it is generally the only available route you have.

fun, fun, fun. The chopping block is quite nicely decorated. Let's hope it's big enough to loft the oversized heads.

Call me stupid ... but why go through the court?

How would one do this?

Don't expect too much. MK will be CEO. hey, If u get laid off, don't sign any docs. Claim ur last check thr court.

what's on 10/1 - no more coffee or TP in the restrooms?

Cannot wait for 10/1!!

Michael L is still there most likely because he's European ... much like the rest of the management. Turns out if your not European or Indian you don't get to keep your job unless you make $5 an hour.

there wasn't anybody left to lay off!!!!!

How many people are left? Is there still coffee?

Is Michael L still there? WHY?

Morons. More incremental layoffs this week.

HE?? Where did this HE come from? Unemployed? Can't imagine anyone being that desperate.

Very very interesting! Cant wait to see what is next!

Official notice: MK/KK days are numbered. New management to oversee all operations by 9/30.

their only chance is to sell

"aktiven Projekte" ??? There are no active projects at this firm. They are in full cost cutting mode.

Es gibt keine aktiven Projekte, denen Martin Kunz zugeordnet ist .

...and this FMK has even not a bachelor degree!

He'd have to be dumb-ass stupid not to. It's obvious the corporate overlords are cleaning house of the executive level. Besides...a Chief Technology Officer of a chemistry company that doesn't have any lab background? Doesn't even pass the smell test in the land of no-deodorant.

Flying Monkey.
He is looking for new job.

mass layoffs always are.

What a mess!

> July is on track to have losses be more than revenue. We'll be lucky to hit $600k in sales this month.

Nothing new for this company having losses be greater than revenue.

Can't be long before Eurofins shutters this place. July is on track to have losses be more than revenue. We'll be lucky to hit $600k in sales this month.

That prissy MK has certainly done a brilliant job of f*cking up this company!

What's FMK?

Go with FMK.

Given how much the US site is loosing each year having a CTO with a career in insurance would scare the hell out of potential bond holders or investors.

How long until they close is my questions?

A Chief Technology Officer with a background in insurance. Certainly makes me feel good as a potential customer...

look! howz that?

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/martin-kunz/4/295/171

The flying MonKey?