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 (20 - 21) Manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals 20 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 20 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
984 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 October 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 December 2004
Description
The French group Rhodia announced a restructuring plan affecting 984 jobs worldwide, 728 of them in Europe, 572 of these in France. The plan is part of a cost saving programme that aims a fixed cost reduction of 120 million euros by 2005 and 165 million euros by 2006.
Sources
11 December 2003: Les Echos
6 October 2003: Les Echos
21 November 2003: Les Echos
7 October 2003: Les Echos
Citation
Eurofound (2003), Rhodia, Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 59614, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59614.