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.
Südösterreich; Steiermark; West- und Südsteiermark
Location of affected unit(s)
Krenhof, Köflach
Sector
Manufacturing (24 - 25) Manufacture of metals 25.4 - Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy 25.4 - Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy
44 - 95 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
18 February 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 February 2009
Foreseen end date
28 February 2009
Description
According to different, contradictory media reports, the forge specialist Krenhof Schmiedetechnik has, in February 2009, cut in between 44 and one-third of its current 280 employees, both core staff and temporary agency workers. The automotive supplier has had to face a drop in order intakes by up to 75 percentage points in recent times. Currently, the whole workforce is taking compulsory leave. No more information has been reported thus far.