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 - Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers
No information on job gains number available
Announcement Date
20 October 2017
Employment effect (start)
1 October 2017
Foreseen end date
Description
Skako is a Danish company specialized in design, supply, and installation of concrete batching equipment. In 2017, it decided to close its production plant located in France (Lille), and out-source the production of components to contractors located in European low-cost countries. At the same time, the company decided to relocate in Denmark the assembling phase and the quality control activities.
Eurofound (2017), Skako, Reshoring in Denmark, factsheet number 16, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/16.
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