Saab

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Sweden
Region
Södra Sverige; Västsverige; Västra Götalands län
Location of affected unit(s)
Gothenburg
Sector
Manufacturing
(26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products
26.1 - Manufacture of electronic components and boards
26.11 - Manufacture of electronic components
150 - 175 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
23 September 2013
Employment effect (start)
24 September 2013
Foreseen end date
31 December 2013

Description

Swedish security and defence company Saab is to cut 150 - 175 jobs at its electronic defence systems unit in Gothenburg by the end of 2013.

As announced, the restructuring is a result of decreased business volumes and a current technological shift.

The reductions will be made through a competence shift program where staff will be encouraged to take up other positions within Saab or leave the company with help of support initiatives.

Sources

  • 23 September 2013: SAAB (Press release)
  • 23 September 2013: Dagens Industri

Citation

Eurofound (2013), Saab, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 75893, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/75893.