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 Chemicals And Pharamceuticals Manufacture Of Basic Pharmaceutical Products And Pharmaceutical Preparations 21 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
2,230 - 2,640 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
17 April 2003
Employment effect (start)
1 April 2003
Foreseen end date
Description
Akzo Nobel has reduced its workforce by 2,230 (66,360 on June 30th, 67,880 on December 31th). The company has cut jobs in its three main business areas: pharmacy (approximately 440 jobs lost), coatings (some 1,290 jobs lost) and chemicals( some 450 jobs lost).
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