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 (20 - 21) Manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals 20 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 20 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
12 May 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
There is possibility of further staff losses in the first phase and a further restructuring decisions still to be made. The reasons of these restructuration are linked with the wish of ICI to improve the cost-effectiveness of the group.
Sources
1 May 2003: The Guardian
2 May 2003: The Guardian
Citation
Eurofound (2003), ICI Paints, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 58871, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/58871.