Steenssen

Type
Reshoring
Country
Denmark
Reshoring from
China
Reshored business function
Production
Region
Danmark;
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Wholesale / Retail
47 - Retail trade
47.4 - Retail sale of information and communication equipment in specialised stores
47.4 - Retail sale of information and communication equipment in specialised stores
No information on job gains number available
Announcement Date
16 January 2020
Employment effect (start)
16 January 2020
Foreseen end date

Description

Steenssen, a Danish speaker manufacturer, expressed its intention to relocate production from China to Denmark, in 2020. The reshoring initiative was driven by challenges in manufacturing smaller series abroad and a growing demand in Asia for high-quality sound with a "Made in Denmark" label. Contributed to the relocation decision China's focus on mass production that limits the possibility to produce high quality products, trade barriers, and environmental impacts of transportation. Steenssen has initiated collaborations with other Danish companies such as CIM PrinTronic (electronics development and production), Alu Parts (aluminum components), and EKTOS (testing and approval).

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2020), Steenssen, Reshoring in Denmark, factsheet number 261, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/261.