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 (28) Manufacture of machinery and equipment 28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
700 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
27 January 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
FKI, engineering group, is restructuring its activities to improve its debt rating. The group will therefore close 8 loss-making companies, put 4 for sale, and concentrate on 8 remaining businesses. 700 job losses are expected worldwide.
Sources
28 January 2004: The Guardian
FKI
27 January 2004: Press Release
Citation
Eurofound (2004), FKI, Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 58909, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/58909.