Assa OEM

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Sweden
Region
Östra Sverige; Östra Mellansverige; Södermanlands län
Location of affected unit(s)
Eskilstuna
Sector
Manufacturing
(24 - 25) Manufacture of metals
25.6 - Manufacture of cutlery, tools and general hardware
25.62 - Manufacture of locks and hinges
96 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
19 January 2012
Employment effect (start)
19 January 2012
Foreseen end date

Description

Assa OEM, a Swedish manufacturer of locks and integrated security systems, has announced to lay off 96 employees. The 20 white-collar and 76 blue-collar workers employed under collective agreement will be made redundant at Assa's plant in Eskiltuna.

It is reported that the production will be moved to Gothenburg and Romania due to increased competition regarding prices.

In September 2011, 50 employees were given notices at the same factory, see factsheet 18556.

Sources

  • 19 January 2012: Svenska Dagbladet
  • 19 January 2012: Ekuriren.se

Citation

Eurofound (2012), Assa OEM, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 73156, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/73156.