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.
Information / Computing 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62.9 - Other information technology and computer service activities 62.90 - Other information technology and computer service activities
New offshoring locations
Not Available
160 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
2 February 2009
Employment effect (start)
2 March 2009
Foreseen end date
31 July 2009
Description
Scientific Atlanta Europe (SAE), a subsidiary of the group CISCO, specializing in providing services in digital media technology, is about to close its production unit in Kortrijk, which employs 160 people. According to union sources, the management of Scientific Atlanta Europe intends to transfer its production to countries with lower wages.
Sources
3 February 2009: L'Echo
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Scientific Atlanta Europe, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Belgium, factsheet number 68084, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/68084.
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