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 Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Computer, Electronic And Optical Products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
165 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
10 May 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
10 May 2006
Description
Scottish company Incline Global Technology Services opened its high-tech repair centre in Prague which will service flat LCD notebooks, LCD televisions and plasma screens. The investment on the order of millions dollars will create 165 new jobs by 2006. By winning this project, Czech Republic shows that it can stand up to the ever growing competition from neighbouring countries, particularly Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.
Eurofound (2005), Incline Global Technology Services, Business expansion in Czechia, factsheet number 61569, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/61569.
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