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 For Transport Equipment Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers 29.3 - Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles
220 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
12 December 2008
Employment effect (start)
12 December 2008
Foreseen end date
12 December 2008
Description
Segerström Automative in Eskilstuna filed for bankruptcy on 12th December 2008 and as a result, 220 employees were given notice. Segerström Automative was founded in 1906 as a supplier of metal components. Its main customers are commercial vehicle companies, for example Volvo and Scania. The company specialises in metal fabrication, welding, powder coating and assembly. Aros Quality Group have acquired the assets in Segerström Automative and the new company name is AQ Segerström (see separate factsheet No 12838).
Eurofound (2008), Segerström Automative, Bankruptcy in Sweden, factsheet number 68202, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68202.
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