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
150 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
20 February 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Light alloy wheel manufacturer BBS International was taken over by the Belgian group Punch International NV in 2007 following BBS' application for insolvency in February 2007. In 2008, Punch International reduced the workforce by about one fourth (from 600 to 450). On 20 Febuary 2009, Punch Group has stated that due to a decrease in sales 150 out of 450 jobs will be cut in 2009.
Sources
21 February 2009: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Citation
Eurofound (2009), BBS International, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 68335, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68335.
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