The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing Manufacture Of Rubber And Plastic Products And Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products Manufacture Of Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products 23.1 - Manufacture of glass and glass products
50 jobs Number of planned job losses
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.
Eurofound (2020), Moser, Internal restructuring in Czechia, factsheet number 100361, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/100361.
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