Contitech

Type
Offshoring/Delocalisation
Country
Sweden
Region
Östra Sverige; Östra Mellansverige; Östergötlands län
Location of affected unit(s)
Motala
Sector
Manufacturing
(29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment
29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
New offshoring locations
Not Available
130 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
7 February 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

The automotive component producer Contitech will cut 130 out of 210 jobs in Motala as result of the poor profitability level within the car branch. Most of the production will be relocated in low-cost countries. According to Anders Gustafsson, CEO of the company, the plant will from now on focus on the lorry branch.

Sources

  • 7 February 2006: Sveriges Television
  • 7 February 2006: Sveriges Radio

Citation

Eurofound (2006), Contitech, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Sweden, factsheet number 62920, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/62920.