Wielton

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Poland
Region
Makroregion centralny; Łódzkie; Sieradzki
Location of affected unit(s)
Wieluń
Sector
Manufacturing
(29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment
29.2 - Manufacture of bodies and coachwork for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers
29.2 - Manufacture of bodies and coachwork for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers
200 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
31 October 2008
Employment effect (start)
31 October 2008
Foreseen end date
31 January 2009

Description

Wielton, Poland's biggest manufacturer of semi-trailers and trailers, has announced that it is to cut 200 jobs at its factory in Wieluń (in the Łódzka Special Economic Zone). The factory currently employs 853 workers. The reductions will take place from 31 October 2008 until 31 January 2009.

Sources

  • 31 October 2008: Polska Agencja Prasowa Webside (www.pap.pl)

Citation

Eurofound (2008), Wielton, Internal restructuring in Poland, factsheet number 67405, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/67405.