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 Leather And Related Products 15 - Manufacture of leather and related products
93 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
16 January 2009
Employment effect (start)
19 January 2009
Foreseen end date
Description
Aerosoles Portugal, the largest company in the Portuguese footwear manufacturing sector, has announced the loss of 93 jobs in four production units in Portugal (plus other jobs in India). The company currently employs 660 workers in Portugal.
The dismissal is included in a restructuring plan, prepared in 2008, which foresees the workforce reduction of 15% and closure of 30 shops all over Europe.
Sources
16 January 2009: Público
Citation
Eurofound (2009), AEROSOLES PORTUGAL, Internal restructuring in Portugal, factsheet number 67869, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/67869.
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