Google

Type
Business expansion
Country
Poland
Region
Makroregion południowo-zachodni; Dolnośląskie; Miasto Wrocław
Location of affected unit(s)
Wrocław
Sector
Professional Services
72 - Scientific research and development
72.1 - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
72.10 - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
260 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
4 April 2007
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Google, the company operating the internet search engine, plans to open a research and development centre in Wrocław, hiring 260 persons. Google already operates ten European R&D centres, including locations in Switzerland, Norway, Great Britain, Ireland, and Poland (Cracow). The profile of the Wrocław centre will resemble the one in Dublin.

Sources

  • 4 April 2007: Wirtualny Nowy Przemysł Webside (www.wnp.pl)

Citation

Eurofound (2007), Google, Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 65206, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/65206.