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 Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Computer, Electronic And Optical Products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
10 September 2010
Employment effect (start)
31 May 2011
Foreseen end date
30 November 2012
Description
BigBen Interactive, a manufacturer of video game accessories, has purchased a new worksite for its logistic activities which will employ all 50 employees from the logistics plant in Libercourt and 100 new hires. The new plant, located in the urban community of Douai, will open in June 2011, but the hiring drive will begin in May 2011 and continue through 2012.
Eurofound (2010), BigBen Interactive, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 70922, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70922.
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