AEROSOLES PORTUGAL

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Portugal
Region
Continente; Centro (PT); Região de Aveiro
Location of affected unit(s)
Ovar
Sector
Manufacturing
(13 - 15) Manufacture of textiles, apparel and leather
15 - Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials
15 - Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials
93 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
16 January 2009
Employment effect (start)
19 January 2009
Foreseen end date

Description

Aerosoles Portugal, the largest company in the Portuguese footwear manufacturing sector, has announced the loss of 93 jobs in four production units in Portugal (plus other jobs in India). The company currently employs 660 workers in Portugal.

The dismissal is included in a restructuring plan, prepared in 2008, which foresees the workforce reduction of 15% and closure of 30 shops all over Europe.

Sources

  • 16 January 2009: Público

Citation

Eurofound (2009), AEROSOLES PORTUGAL, Internal restructuring in Portugal, factsheet number 67869, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/67869.