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 (33) Machinery and equipment 33.2 - Installation of industrial machinery and equipment 33.2 - Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
1,000 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
14 December 2002
Employment effect (start)
1 November 2002
Foreseen end date
1 April 2004
Description
ABB has decided to suppress 10000 jobs, among which 1000 in Sweden. This staff reduction, will mainly hit the administrative employees and will be achieved through early retirements and job relocations.
Citation
Eurofound (2002), ABB, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 59159, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59159.