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.
Manufacturing Manufacture Of Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Electrical Equipment 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
129 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
10 April 2008
Employment effect (start)
1 October 2008
Foreseen end date
31 December 2008
Description
Electrolux, the global leader in providing major appliances and home care products is planning to lay off 129 employees in its Mariestad factory before the end of 2008.
This is the result of an internal restructuring aimed at reducing the manufacturing of unprofitable products and to abolish the use of night shifts.
Sources
10 April 2008: Svenska Dagbladet
10 April 2008: Dagens Industri
Citation
Eurofound (2008), Electrolux, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 66501, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/66501.
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