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.
Scotland; Highlands and Islands; Highlands and Islands
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Manufacturing (24 - 25) Manufacture of metals 24 - Manufacture of basic metals 24 - Manufacture of basic metals
90 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 February 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
SGL, a German manufacturer of carbon and graphite products, is to cut 90 jobs in Scotland. The cuts were blamed on the current market conditions affected by the global economic turmoil. As of 6 February 2009 there is no further information on when the job losses will occur.
Sources
6 February 2009: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2009), SGL, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 68092, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/68092.