Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Poland
Region
Poludniowo-Zachodni; Dolnoslaskie; Miasto Wroclaw
Location of affected unit(s)
Wrocław
Sector
Manufacturing
Manufacture Of Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products
Manufacture Of Electrical Equipment
27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment

470 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
7 November 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2009

Description

Whirlpool, a global manufacturer of household appliances, plans to cut 470 jobs at its plant in Wrocław by late 2009. This decision is attributed to falling orders. The factory currently employs 2600 people.


Sources

  • 7 November 2008: Polska Agencja Prasowa Webside (www.pap.pl)

Citation

Eurofound (2008), Whirlpool, Internal restructuring in Poland, factsheet number 67402, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/67402.