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 Wood And Paper Materials Manufacture Of Paper And Paper Products 17 - Manufacture of paper and paper products
210 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
16 January 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Duni will cut 210 jobs as a result of its decision to shut down its converting operations in Skåpafors. Negotiations with unions in accordance with the Swedish worker participation legislation will begin shortly. The planned shutdown of the converting unit in Skåpafors is part of Duni's efforts to adjust its production structure in Europe. Roll goods production by the subsidiary RexCell Tissue & Airlaid AB, which employs just over 300 people, is not affected by the lay-off decision.
Sources
16 January 2005: Dagens Nyheter
16 January 2005: Press Release by Duni
Citation
Eurofound (2005), Duni, Closure in Sweden, factsheet number 61037, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/61037.
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