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.
Norra Sverige; Mellersta Norrland; Västernorrlands län
Location of affected unit(s)
Örnsköldsvik
Sector
Manufacturing (29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment 30 - Manufacture of other transport equipment 30 - Manufacture of other transport equipment
225 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
10 March 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea.BAE Systems acquired Hägglunds in Sweden in 2004. The company forms part of BAE Systems AB, together with BAE Systems Bofors. Due to restructuring and reshaping of the business, a reduction of 225 jobs has been announced. Negotiations with the relevant unions are started and these will decide when and who will be forced to leave their jobs.
Sources
11 March 2008: Dagens Industri
11 March 2008: Svenska Dagbladet
Citation
Eurofound (2008), BAE Systems Hägglund, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 66387, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/66387.
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