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 Manufacture Of Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Computer, Electronic And Optical Products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
1,100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
13 May 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
In June 2004, Samsung starts production of laser printers, satellite receivers and other communication equipments in its unit in Galanta. 1,100 employees will get a job there before the end of 2004. The new investment is a consequence of a relocation from Samsung plants in the UK and Spain. Samsung also intends to build in Galanta its Central European logistic centre.
Sources
13 May 2004: Hospodárske noviny
13 May 2004: SME
Citation
Eurofound (2004), Samsung Electronics Slovakia, Business expansion in Slovakia, factsheet number 60387, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/60387.
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