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.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
14 February 2007
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2007
Description
Unisys BeLux, the Belgo-Luxembourg subidiary of the worldwide information technology services and solutions company, is planning to create a new subsidiary in Mont-Saint-Guibert, near Louvain-la-Neuve. The new site, which is expected to employ 100 people before the end of 2007, will be called "Unisys Consulting" and will deliver solutions and technology expertise to the European Institutions in Wallonie and Luxembourg. By opening this new plant, Unisys, which employs 500 people in Belgium and Luxemburg, intends to continue its growth offering its services to the public bodies in the region.
Eurofound (2007), Unisys Consulting, Business expansion in Belgium, factsheet number 64958, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/64958.
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