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 Chemicals And Pharamceuticals Manufacture Of Chemicals And Chemical Products 20.30 - Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
30 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
28 November 2019
Employment effect (start)
1 December 2019
Foreseen end date
31 March 2020
Description
TKK, the manufacturer of construction materials from Srpenica, plans to hire 30 workers at new production lines. The company, owned by the Belgium Soudal since 2013, is modernizing and expanding its production with new production lines for polyurethane foams and sealants. Increased demand for their products in 68 different countries has required an investment of €10 million into the expansion of its production capacity. The company, which currently employs 250 workers, is hiring different profiles, such as mechanical engineers, electrical and chemical engineers, as well as maintenance workers.
Eurofound (2019), TKK, Business expansion in Slovenia, factsheet number 99244, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/99244.
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