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 Manufacturing Of Furniture And Other Manufacturing Other Manufacturing 32.50 - Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
50 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
7 May 2013
Employment effect (start)
7 May 2013
Foreseen end date
7 August 2013
Description
Getinge Sterilization, a manufacturer of medical sterilization equipment, has announced that it is to let go 50 employees in Getinge, Sweden. The restructuring will affect 15 white-collar jobs and 35 blue-collar jobs. The reason for the decision is a decline in orders; the dismissals are made in an effort to improve efficiency. Getinge Sterilization currently has 368 employees. The company operates as a subsidiary of Getinge AB.
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