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
95 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
23 July 2005
Employment effect (start)
23 July 2005
Foreseen end date
31 December 2005
Description
The company Universal Motor's announced its closure in Ovar due to the debts accumulated towards the State and the workers. The measure will affect 95 workers. The company produces electric motors.
Sources
23 July 2005: Diário de Notícias
Citation
Eurofound (2005), Universal Motor's, Closure in Portugal, factsheet number 62044, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/62044.