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 29.1 - Manufacture of motor vehicles 29.1 - Manufacture of motor vehicles
300 - 400 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
26 May 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2005
Description
The staff at Volvo will be reduced by 300 to 400 jobs in 2005 as a result of the hiring freeze which has been decided by the company. This decision, which is part of a rationalisation and saving plan, could be compensated by the company's plan to set up a third shift at Torlanda, which could lead to the creation of up to 500 jobs.
Sources
26 May 2005: Sveriges Television
26 May 2005: Dagens Industri
Citation
Eurofound (2005), Volvo, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 61801, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/61801.