Preciosa

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Czechia
Region
Česko;
Location of affected unit(s)
Turnov, Jirkov
Sector
Manufacturing
(22 - 23) Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals
23 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
23 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
173 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
11 March 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 March 2010

Description

Preciosa, a Czech producer of cut crystal, has announced 173 job cuts at two plants (Turnov, Jirkov) to be implemented by the end of March 2010. The company with headquarters in Jablonec nad Nisou employs 3,100 people at several plants and is one of the biggest employers in the region.

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2010), Preciosa, Internal restructuring in Czechia, factsheet number 70332, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/70332.