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
180 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
21 March 2007
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 March 2012
Description
A US-based company has announced 180 new jobs for Wexford Town over the next five years. The new jobs have been described as high-level. The expansion is being backed by IDA Ireland. The new jobs are a result of an expansion by Equifax, which already employs 140 people in the town - 95 permanent staff and 45 temporary contract staff. Equifax is a global information technology company which provides consumer and commercial data. The Irish operation, set up in 1994, provides customer support and analysis for a sister company in the UK which is responsible for European business.
Sources
22 March 2007: The Irish Independent
Citation
Eurofound (2007), Equifax, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 65163, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/65163.
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