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.
Wales; South East Wales; Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Location of affected unit(s)
Bitton
Sector
Manufacturing (29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment 29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories 29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
7 February 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 August 2006
Description
The Intier automotive factory in Bitton, South Gloucestershire is to close with the loss of 200 jobs according to a union source. Ken Baker, an official of the GMB trades union, said that the union was approached by the company to begin negotiations. The plant which employs more than 200 people is due to close by August 2006. The firm has been serving the motor industry with dashboards and other components for vehicles.
Sources
7 February 2006: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Intier, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 62914, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/62914.
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