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European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
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Schott Solar, a producer of solar panels, will dismiss 500 employees due to the decision to cease production at the Valašské Meziříčí plant. The plan will be implemented over the period July-August 2012.
The photovoltaic products industry has been affected by a gradual decline in prices, which is reported to have occurred mainly due to the competition with cheaper Asian products.
The mayor of Valašské Meziříčí called for a search of alternative solutions to the problems in the industry, such as alternative forms of employment in solar energy companies.
Eurofound (2012), Schott Solar, Closure in Czechia, factsheet number 73889, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/73889.