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.
Scotland; Eastern Scotland; East Lothian and Midlothian
Location of affected unit(s)
Livingstone
Sector
Manufacturing Manufacturing Of Furniture And Other Manufacturing Other Manufacturing 32 - Other manufacturing
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
21 April 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Scottish Medical Equipment firm Johnson & Johnson is to create 150 jobs in Livingston. The move come after Johnson & Johnson won almost £2m from the Scottish Executive. Firms are given grants for projects that create or safeguard employment. Deputy Enterprise Minister Allan Wilson said: 'It is important that RSA [Regional Selective Assistance] continues to support a wide range of businesses across a number of sectors.' 'This is not only helping companies of all sizes to invest in their future, but is creating vital job opportunities across Scotland.'
Sources
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Johnson & Johnson, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 63419, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/63419.
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