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 For Transport Equipment Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers 29.32 - Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles
343 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
15 January 2022
Employment effect (start)
28 January 2021
Foreseen end date
28 January 2021
Description
The management of Mahle, the German manufacturing company supplying components for the automotive sector, has reached an agreement to close its factory in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona), dismiss its 343 workers, and spend 37 million euros on their severance pay. Specifically, compensation for those affected will be between 23 and 33 days per year worked (depending on age) and with a minimum of €35,000 per person. The company's reason for closing the factory is that the type of product it manufactures in Spain will be outdated with the transformation of the automotive industry towards the electric car. The plant manufactures pistons and piston rings for combustion engines.
Eurofound (2022), Mahle, Closure in Spain, factsheet number 106292, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/106292.
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