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 Manufacture For Transport Equipment Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers 29.3 - Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles
1,250 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
12 December 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
30 November 2009
Description
Leoni is planning to dismiss 1,250 employees (out of a total of 1,650) from its Ostrzeszów plant by November 2009. The factory in question makes wires, cables, and cable systems for cars, and it has been adversely affected by the recent slowdown of car production in Poland.
12 December 2008: Polska Agencja Prasowa Webside (www.pap.pl)
Citation
Eurofound (2008), Leoni, Internal restructuring in Poland, factsheet number 67721, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/67721.
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