Cofra

Type
Offshoring/Delocalisation
Country
Italy
Region
Sud; Puglia; Barletta-Andria-Trani
Location of affected unit(s)
Barletta (BA)
Sector
Manufacturing
(13 - 15) Manufacture of textiles, apparel and leather
15 - Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials
15 - Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials
New offshoring locations
Not Available
241 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
14 June 2005
Employment effect (start)
1 September 2005
Foreseen end date

Description

Facing the increasing competition by Chinese producers, Cofra, a footwear company specialised in professional and safety shoes, announced its intention to relocate the production abroad, while keeping in Italy both R&D and marketing departments. The decision has been postponed to the Autumn 2005, with a view to evaluate the protection policies the UE might implement to limit Chinese import.

Sources

  • 14 June 2005: Il Sole 24 Ore

Citation

Eurofound (2005), Cofra, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Italy, factsheet number 61905, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/61905.