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 (29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment 29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories 29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
50 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
17 May 2011
Employment effect (start)
23 May 2011
Foreseen end date
25 November 2011
Description
One of Saab Automobiles major subcontractors, Plastal Sverige, is to cut 50 jobs in the upcoming year. The cuts are blamed on reduced orders from Saab. The factory in Simrishamn has been out of work for five weeks. Plastal produces plastic components for cars and Saab is their largest client.
Sources
17 May 2011: SVD.se
Citation
Eurofound (2011), Plastal Sverige, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 71988, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/71988.