Moser

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Czechia
Region
Česko; Severozápad; Karlovarský kraj
Location of affected unit(s)
Karlovy Vary
Sector
Manufacturing
(22 - 23) Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals
23.1 - Manufacture of glass and glass products
23.1 - Manufacture of glass and glass products
50 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
30 March 2020
Employment effect (start)
30 March 2020
Foreseen end date

Description

Moser, the world-famous Bohemian luxury glass manufacturer based in Karlovy Vary, announced it has dismissed 50 workers out of its approximately 300 employees due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Glass production is limited and some employees had to remain at home. The company has also closed down the glassworks. the company stated that it is not possible to maintain the hygienic requirements which are necessary in the present situation when manually blowing glass.

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2020), Moser, Internal restructuring in Czechia, factsheet number 100361, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/100361.