Type
Relocation
Country
Spain
Region
Noreste; Comunidad Foral de Navarra;
Location of affected unit(s)
Orkoien
Sector
Manufacturing
Manufacture For Transport Equipment
Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers
29.3 - Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles

162 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
8 February 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Dura Automotive, a manufacturer of motor vehicles, has announced the closure their plant in Orkoien (Navarra) with the loss of all 162 jobs. This is part of an extensive reorganisation plan which includes delocalisation of production to Portugal. The regional governement has rejected this plan for its negative consequences on the economy of the area.


Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2008), Dura Automotive, Relocation in Spain, factsheet number 66497, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/66497.