Pirelli

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Spain
Region
Este; Cataluña; Barcelona
Location of affected unit(s)
Manresa
Sector
Manufacturing
(22 - 23) Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals
22.1 - Manufacture of rubber products
22.11 - Manufacture, retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres and manufacture of tubes
280 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
15 July 2008
Employment effect (start)
1 September 2008
Foreseen end date
31 December 2008

Description

The Italian tyres manufacturer Pirelli has decided to reduce the production capacity of its factory in Manresa (Barcelona) by around 30%in order to ensure the viability of the plant. As a result, 280 jobs will be lost by the end of the year.

Sources

  • 15 July 2008: Cinco Días
  • 16 July 2008: Cinco Días

Citation

Eurofound (2008), Pirelli, Internal restructuring in Spain, factsheet number 66900, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/66900.