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 Material For Textiles, Apparel, Leather And Related Products Manufacture Of Textiles 13.1 - Preparation and spinning of textile fibres
240 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
14 November 2008
Employment effect (start)
5 January 2009
Foreseen end date
Description
The cotton mill company Cotonificio Honneger is to cut 240 jobs at its plant located at Albino, in the province of Bergamo. The company has 453 employees at Albino. According to the company, the decision to reduce its workforce is mainly due to the economic crisis and the increasing global competition. The plant at Albino produces cotton yarns.
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