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 Manufacture Of Rubber And Plastic Products And Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products Manufacture Of Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products 23.44 - Manufacture of other technical ceramic products
153 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
17 March 2010
Employment effect (start)
1 April 2010
Foreseen end date
1 April 2010
Description
Poceram, a pottery factory located in Cernache (Coimbra) announced the closure of its factory with the loss of 153 jobs. The closure is justified by the failure of a proposal from a potential investor. The plant has been inactive since April 2009. According to the trade union of Ceramic Industries this decision was already expected given the high investment needed to save the company. The trade union also fears that the company will not be able to cover wages already owed along with compensation due to the workers.
Sources
18 March 2010: Lusa
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Citation
Eurofound (2010), Poceram, Closure in Portugal, factsheet number 70413, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70413.
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