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
1,800 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
16 May 2007
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2010
Description
South Korean Hansol LCD decided to run its business also in Slovakia. Hansol Company will establish its Slovak subsidiary in Voderady where a new Samsung investment will take place. So called "black light units" will be produced there. Up to 1,800 new jobs will be created in the new production plant spreading over 5,800 square metres. Though the production timeline was not yet announced, it should be in line with the timeline of the Samsung investment.
Sources
16 May 2007: Hospodárske noviny
Citation
Eurofound (2007), Hansol LCD, Business expansion in Slovakia, factsheet number 65351, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/65351.
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