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.
Transportation / Storage Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation, Postal And Courier Activities Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation 52.2 - Support activities for transportation
1,000 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
7 September 2007
Employment effect (start)
31 December 2007
Foreseen end date
Description
Calsonic Kansei, the Japanese car parts manufacturer, is to create 1000 new jobs in Ploiesti with the development of a new site. Representatives of the firm have stated that the plant will become operational by the end of 2007. The new plant will involve an investment of around 120 million EUR, and will be based at an industrial park in Ploiesti.
Sources
10 September 2007: Ziarul Financiar
Citation
Eurofound (2007), Calsonic Kansei, Business expansion in Romania, factsheet number 65805, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/65805.
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