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.
Public Administration And Defence Public Administration And Defence; Compulsory Social Security Provision Of Services To The Community As A Whole 84.24 - Public order and safety activities
170 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 June 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Forensic Science Services, a government-owned company, is to close its Chepstow laboratory in south Wales with the loss of 170 jobs. The laboratory is analysing evidence from crime scenes and the closure is blamed on low demand for these services by police customers. The company stated that they wanted to improve efficiency in light of an emerging forensic market. The service plans to restructure its nationwide operations around specific scientific areas rather than geographic regions.
Sources
25 June 2009: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Forensic Science Services, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 69160, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/69160.
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