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 Machinery And Equipment Manufacture Of Machinery And Equipment N.E.C. 28.1 - Manufacture Of General-Purpose Machinery
106 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
26 June 2024
Employment effect (start)
26 June 2024
Foreseen end date
31 December 2024
Description
Toshiba, a Japanese electronics manufacturer, is closing its production facility in Gniezno, affecting 106 out of 136 employees.
The restructuring will start in September 2024 as a first round of layoffs, and will be completed by the end of the year, affecting primarily production workers. Employees already received the contract termination notice and the Labour Office was informed. The Labour Office will provide support to the laid-off workers.
Toshiba Carrier Manufacturing Gniezno Sp. z o.o. has been operational since 2020, focusing on cooling systems production.
Eurofound (2024), Toshiba, Internal restructuring in Poland, factsheet number 201350, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/201350.
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