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
208 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
5 December 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Linamar, a manufacturer of car components, has called for 208 voluntary redundancies at its Swansea factory.The company, which employs 358 people at the site, has been affected by the drop in demand for cars.As of 7 December 2008 no timeline has been given as to when these redundancies will occur.
Sources
5 December 2008: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2008), Linamar, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 67588, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/67588.