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 (29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment 29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories 29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
318 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
21 January 2005
Employment effect (start)
21 January 2005
Foreseen end date
31 December 2005
Description
The company TRW Automobe is specialised in the manufacture of components for motor vehicles such as airbags and security belts. The Company is based in the town of Quintanaortuño (Province of Burgos, Castilla y León). The Management has decided the closure of the plant and relocation of its activity to Poland and Czech Republic. This announcement implies the creation of 318 redundancies. The job reduction plan has not been yet officially communicated to the regional authorities. The regional official has said the authorities will try to launch a plan for the 318 created redundancies.
Sources
21 January 2005: El País
Citation
Eurofound (2005), TRW Automobe, Closure in Spain, factsheet number 61036, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/61036.