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.
Scotland; East Central Scotland; City of Edinburgh
Location of affected unit(s)
Newhaven
Sector
Manufacturing (16 - 17) Manufacture of wood and paper materials 17.2 - Manufacture of articles of paper and paperboard 17.23 - Manufacture of paper stationery
180 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
16 July 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 September 2010
Description
Parker Pen has announced that it is to close its factory in East Sussex resulting in the loss of up to 180 jobs. A consultation on the closure has begun. The decision was taken following a review of the company's fine writing business. The company promised to treat staff with respect and that terms would exceed the statutory requirements.
Sources
16 July 2009: BBC Website
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Parker Pen, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 69290, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69290.
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