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Construction Specialised Construction Activities Specialised Construction Activities 43 - Specialised construction activities
39 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
31 March 2008
Employment effect (start)
1 April 2008
Foreseen end date
31 December 2008
Description
Tarkett Sverige AB merchandises floor and wall solutions for home as well as public environments. Tarkett Sweden, is part of the international group Tarkett AG employing 6 900 people around the world. In Sweden, Tarkett has two factories; one in Ronneby, and one in Hanaskog. Due to a decrease in the market demand the company now has to reduce its amount of employees in Hanaskog with 10.8 %. The dismissals will take place mainly through early retirements and shall be carried out gradually during the year.
Sources
1 April 2008: Svenska Dagbladet
Citation
Eurofound (2008), Tarkett Sverige AB, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 66472, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/66472.
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