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.
Transportation / Storage Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation, Postal And Courier Activities Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation 52 - Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation
No information on job gains number available
Announcement Date
28 March 2019
Employment effect (start)
28 March 2019
Foreseen end date
Description
MultiDocker, a Swedish manufacturer of material handlers, made the decision to relocate a portion of its production to Sweden in 2019. Specifically, the CH600, the company's smallest model, is now produced in Norrköping, Sweden, rather than Franeker, Holland, starting from May 2019. The CEO of MultiDocker highlights several advantages for this relocation. Producing the CH600 in Norrköping enables more standardized production, allowing for further enhancements to their production model. Having innovation and production in the same location enhances efficiency in developing their product concept, including digitization. MultiDocker intends to maintain assembly and production operations in both Sweden and Holland.
Eurofound (2019), MultiDocker, Reshoring in Sweden, factsheet number 259, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/259.
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