Type
Closure
Country
Sweden
Region
Sydsverige;
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Information / Communication
Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities
Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities
62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities

150 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
18 November 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 May 2004

Description

IBM has decided to close its offices in Ă–stersund as a result of the downward trend in the computer system sector. The implementation of the restructuring plan designed by the company will start as soon as possible in order to be achieved by May 2004. 150 jobs will be cut as part of of this downsizing plan.


Sources

  • 18 November 2003: Svenska Dagbladet

Citation

Eurofound (2003), IBM, Closure in Sweden, factsheet number 59850, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/59850.