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 (32) Other manufacturing 32.3 - Manufacture of sports goods 32.3 - Manufacture of sports goods
100 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
3 September 2002
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 September 2002
Description
The decision was made, starting with the wintercollection 2003/2004, to outsource the production
of skis in Kufstein. Starting with the most competitive segment of pricepoint as well as
kids- and juniorskis, the plan is to announce a strategic cooperation with well recognized manufacturers shortly.
In Kufstein will remain the Competence Center for Kneissl and DeeLuxe with all R&D facilities, including a small production for prototypes and race series as well as the international marketing- and distribution divisions.
Citation
Eurofound (2002), Kneissl, Outsourcing in Austria, factsheet number 59162, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59162.