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 (31) Manufacture of furniture 31 - Manufacture of furniture 31 - Manufacture of furniture
245 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
1 October 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Furniture company Dams International has been placed in administration and 245 jobs are to be lost across the UK. The company blamed a significant fall in turnover as a result of the economic crisis. Whilst the firm engaged in earlier restructuring it was unable to manage its cash flow which resulted in administrators being appointed. No date has been offered for the job losses.
Sources
1 October 2009: BBC Website
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Dams International, Bankruptcy in United Kingdom, factsheet number 69635, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69635.