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.
Adminstrative / Support Services 82 - Office administrative, office support and other business support activities 82.2 - Activities of call centres 82.2 - Activities of call centres
131 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
17 April 2013
Employment effect (start)
17 April 2013
Foreseen end date
Description
French industrial gas supplier Air Liquide will cut 131 jobs in Germany. This is due to increased competition from regional competitors. The job cuts refer to the closure of customer centers, which will be reduced from 12 to 5. In total, Air Liquide employs 1,500 people in Germany. The company announced talks with the worker representatives.
Sources
17 April 2013: Hessische/Niedersächsische Allgemeine (online)
Citation
Eurofound (2013), Air Liquide, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 75276, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/75276.