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 26.30 - Manufacture of communication equipment
New offshoring locations
88 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
22 September 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
On 22 September 2012 telecom group Ericcsson announced it will relocate its Research and Development activities from the Netherlands to China, resulting in the loss of 88 jobs.
This is a continuation of several restructuring activities undergone by Ericsson in the Netherlands that have already ceased production in the country.
Sources
24 September 2012: Het Financieele Dagblad
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Ericsson, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Netherlands, factsheet number 74301, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74301.
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