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Makroregion południowo-zachodni; Dolnośląskie; Miasto Wrocław
Location of affected unit(s)
Wrocław
Sector
Manufacturing (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
470 jobs Number of planned job losses
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://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/67402.