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, Printing And Reproduction Of Recorded Media Printing And Reproduction Of Recorded Media 18.1 - Printing and service activities related to printing
180 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
22 October 2012
Employment effect (start)
15 October 2012
Foreseen end date
Description
Peres Soctip, a graphic company established in Samora Correia, has filed for bankruptcy, a decision that affects 180 workers.
The company’s activities focus on the printing of books, magazines and catalogues, and according to the employees there was always enough work. Since the beginning of 2012 the financial position of the company has gradually deteriorated and some workers are due a part of their wages.
According with the Mayor of Benavente the company closure is "bad news” and guarantees that the company never appealed to the Municipality for help.
Sources
22 October 2012: O Mirante
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Peres Soctip, Bankruptcy in Portugal, factsheet number 74469, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74469.
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