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 (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
10 May 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
SLK Elektro, a Slovak company, produces switchboards and operating consoles for maritime and industrial clients. The company, employing 95 people, sells about a third of its products in Slovakia and exports the rest to foreign markets, especially Germany.
A new factory to be built in Komárno will employ around 300 people.
The establishment of the new plant will cost around SKK 150 million and will be financed by German FEAG Company. The new factory's operations will start as of 2006, according to Peter Skala from SLK Elektro.
Eurofound (2005), SLK Elektro, Business expansion in Slovakia, factsheet number 61770, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/61770.
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