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 Of Wood And Paper Materials Manufacture Of Wood And Of Products Of Wood And Cork, Except Furniture; Manufacture Of Articles Of Straw And Plaiting Materials 16.21 - Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels
350 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
15 May 2003
Employment effect (start)
1 May 2003
Foreseen end date
1 December 2003
Description
Pfleiderer is active in two sectors ('furniture' with on average 4000 employees and 'infrastructure' with more than 2000 employees). The weakness of the sector explains this job suppression affecting the 'furniture' sector with 350 jobs in Germany beside other cost cutting measures.
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