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 (28) Manufacture of machinery and equipment 28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
600 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 May 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
German Schuler, a leading producer in the field of coin minting technology and of press lines for the automotive sector, announced plans to cut 600 global jobs. Out out these, 360 jobs shall be shed in Germany. Management intends to save 20% in labour costs, Frankfurter Allgemeine says. Negotiations with the works council are still running. There is no information when and where the job cuts will be implemented.
Sources
25 May 2009: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Schuler, Internal restructuring in European Union, factsheet number 69032, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69032.