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 Of Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Electrical Equipment 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
51 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
19 February 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 September 2008
Foreseen end date
28 February 2009
Description
ITW Metalflex, which manufactures electrical components for household appliances, in Tolmin, Slovenia, has laid off 51 employees from a total of 450. ITW Metalflex produces components for household appliances (switches, signal lamps and signal set, micro-switches, thermostats etc.). It is located in the town of Tolmin in the Goriška region. The company is part of the US-based ITW Appliance Group. In mid 2008, the company employed 450 people, but then in the last half year has laid off 51 people due to a 20% reduction in orders.
Sources
19 February 2009: Delo
Citation
Eurofound (2009), ITW Metalflex, Internal restructuring in Slovenia, factsheet number 68272, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68272.
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