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 (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
5,000 - 6,000 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
23 January 2009
Employment effect (start)
23 January 2009
Foreseen end date
31 December 2009
Description
US computer chipmaker Intel has announced its restructuring plan involving the closure of four manufacturing sites with the loss of 5,000 to 6,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2009. However, not all employees will leave Intel as some may be offered positions at other facilities.
Sources
23 January 2009: Hospodárske noviny
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Intel, Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 67909, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/67909.