Poceram

Type
Closure
Country
Portugal
Region
Continente; Centro (PT); Região de Coimbra
Location of affected unit(s)
Coimbra
Sector
Manufacturing
(22 - 23) Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals
23.4 - Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products
23.44 - Manufacture of other technical ceramic products
153 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
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

Citation

Eurofound (2010), Poceram, Closure in Portugal, factsheet number 70413, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/70413.