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 Manufacture Of Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Computer, Electronic And Optical Products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
346 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
13 February 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2006
Description
Optical components firm Gemfire will take on 346 staff at its West Lothian plant. Deputy Enterprise Minister Allan Wilson said 'It is highly encouraging to see US firm Gemfire Europe's plans to increase its Livingston workforce from 43 to about 400 by 2007, showing there is still growth potential in our electronics sector'. West Lothian councillor Willie Dunn said the investment 'is really good news for the company and another major boost for West Lothian's booming local economy' .
Sources
13 February 2006: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Gemfire, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 62927, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/62927.
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