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.
Administrative Services Office Administrative, Office Support And Other Business Support Activities Office Administrative, Office Support And Other Business Support Activities 82 - Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
850 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
14 February 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
US computer company Dell is to set up a call centre in Glasgow which could eventually employ up to 850 workers. Dell said that 400 jobs could be created by 2006, with the workforce rising to 850 by 2008. The Texas-based firm is one of the world's largest makers of personal computers. Government support is being given which could be worth about £7.5 million. A company spokesman said the firm was looking forward to the Glasgow centre playing a major role in its further expansion.
Sources
14 February 2005: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2005), Dell, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 61585, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/61585.
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