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 (22 - 23) Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals 23.4 - Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products 23.41 - Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles
175 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
19 May 2003
Employment effect (start)
1 June 2003
Foreseen end date
1 May 2004
Description
Royal Copenhagen fired 175 employees in august 2002. In cooperation with the EU Social Fund initiatives have been taken to offer vocational training in order to be able to change occupation or profession.
Sources
19 May 2003: www.politiken.dk
Citation
Eurofound (2003), Royal Copenhagen, Internal restructuring in Denmark, factsheet number 59454, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59454.