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 Wood And Paper Materials Manufacture Of Wood And Of Products Of Wood And Cork, Except Furniture; Manufacture Of Articles Of Straw And Plaiting Materials 16.2 - Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials
220 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
14 September 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
14 September 2012
Description
Chipboard manufacturer Sonae Industria has closed its factory in Knowsley with the loss of 220 jobs.
The move follows the deaths of 3 workers on the site in the last 3 years, and a large fire that caused extensive damage in 2011.
The sites owners sought planning approval to remain on the site, and despite this being granted they indicated the time and expense of the planning process contributed to the closure of the factory.
Sources
14 September 2012: BBC Website
14 September 2012: The business desk
Citation
Eurofound (2012), SONAE Industria, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 74138, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74138.
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