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 Electrical Equipment 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
1,000 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
10 November 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2008
Description
Wrozamet's owners decided to create a new washing machines and refrigerators manufacture in Wrocław. The company will also expand its existing cooker factory. By 2008 total investment outlays are envisaged to reach over PLN 131 million. Fagor's new investment project has a great importance for the whole region as it will influence region's economic development and decrease unemployment rate. The company will employ workers with diverse education and all new employees will undergo a professional training. Start of the production activity is planned for March 2006.
Eurofound (2005), Wrozamet, Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 62582, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/62582.
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