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 (13 - 15) Manufacture of textiles, apparel and leather 13 - Manufacture of textiles 13 - Manufacture of textiles
97 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
10 December 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Pabia, one of the leading Polish textile manufacturer, announced bankruptcy. One third of almost 300 workers will lose their jobs. Last year Pabia’s management decided on increasing prices and quality of products. The company overinvested, it produced eight expensive lines and bought German brand - Hensel & Mortensen. In order to save the trade-mark, the whole company will be offered for sale next year.
Sources
11 December 2004: Gazeta Wyborcza
Citation
Eurofound (2004), Pabia, Bankruptcy in Poland, factsheet number 60872, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/60872.