Mahle

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland; Southern Scotland; North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Location of affected unit(s)
Kilmarnock
Sector
Manufacturing
(29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment
29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
160 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
4 February 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

MAHLE Systems Engine, a manufacturer of engine components, is to cut up to 160 jobs at its Kilmarnock site in Scotland. The cuts were blamed on the current downturn in the automotive industry. The company has started consultations with the unions over the job losses. As of 4 February 2009 there is no further information on when the cuts will occur.

Sources

  • 4 February 2009: BBC News

Citation

Eurofound (2009), Mahle, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 68094, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/68094.