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.
Information / Computing Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities Web search portal activities and other information service activities 63.92 - Other information service activities
200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
31 July 2024
Employment effect (start)
31 July 2024
Foreseen end date
Description
The call centre service in Sveg Foundever announced in July of 2024 a closure of activities, affecting 200 employees. This decision followed the loss of the sole client of the call centre services, the airline operator SAS.
The call centre was an important employer in Sveg, a town of about 2500 residents. The call centre has been active in Sveg for over 30 years, and has been operated by different companies during that time. Previous owners have been Datasvar and Sykes.
Eurofound (2024), Foundever, Closure in Sweden, factsheet number 202196, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202196.
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