Gastrolux

Type
Bankruptcy
Country
Czechia
Region
Česko; Jihovýchod; Jihomoravský kraj
Location of affected unit(s)
Veselí nad Moravou
Sector
Manufacturing
(26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products
27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
300 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
22 May 2007
Employment effect (start)
30 April 2007
Foreseen end date

Description

Gastrolux, a producer of footwear, has announced the closure of its site in Veselí nad Moravou with the loss of 300 jobs. Production at the plant ceased at the end of April 2007, and the company is currently facing bankruptcy. Approximately half of the affected workers have been registered at the local labour office.

Sources

  • 22 May 2007: NAŠE Slovácko

Citation

Eurofound (2007), Gastrolux, Bankruptcy in Czechia, factsheet number 65836, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/65836.