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 (29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment 29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories 29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
141 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
18 September 2008
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2009
Foreseen end date
31 March 2009
Description
The German Freudenberg Group, a manufacturer of automotive components, announced that is to close the factory in the Zona Franca de Barcelona, with the loss of 141 jobs (of which 121 permanent jobs and 20 temporary jobs). The job losses will be implemented by March 2009.
Eurofound (2008), Freudenberg, Closure in Spain, factsheet number 67138, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/67138.