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 Rubber And Plastic Products And Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products Manufacture Of Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products 23 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
28 May 2008
Employment effect (start)
1 March 2008
Foreseen end date
30 June 2008
Description
Preciosa, which produces cut glass, bijouterie and crystal elements for lamps, will close its production plant in Tlmače with a loss of 300 jobs. The company started laying off employees in March and according to the production plant’s CEO, Roman Homola, the production division will end operations completely by the end of June 2008 when all 300 jobs will be gone. The operation of the sales division will, however, continue. Reasons for the closure have not yet been announced. The Czech company has been operating in the area for 40 years.
Sources
28 May 2008: SME
Citation
Eurofound (2008), Preciosa, Closure in Slovakia, factsheet number 66720, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/66720.
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