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 Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Electrical Equipment 27.3 - Manufacture of wiring and wiring devices
New offshoring locations
European Union
113 - 120 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
13 January 2020
Employment effect (start)
29 January 2020
Foreseen end date
31 December 2021
Description
The German-owned polymer business Rehau will close its production plant for micro cable conduits in Neulengbach, Lower Austria, causing a loss of 113 jobs. By the end of 2021, the production plant will be offshored to Eastern Europe. The restructuring will be implemented gradually. The local labour agency is informed and there will be a redundancy programme.
Rehau is a family-owned business from Germany, employing around 20,000 people at 170 locations around the world.
Eurofound (2020), Rehau, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Austria, factsheet number 99692, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/99692.
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