Semperflex Optimit

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Czechia
Region
Česko; Moravskoslezsko; Moravskoslezský kraj
Location of affected unit(s)
Odry
Sector
Manufacturing
(22 - 23) Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals
22 - Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
22 - Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
100 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
25 March 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2009
Foreseen end date
25 March 2009

Description

Over 100 jobs have been lost at Semperflex Optimit, a manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses, since the start of 2009. The restructuring was caused by a 40% order decline in comparison with the first quarter of 2008. Presently the company employs about 490 people.

Sources

  • 25 March 2009: Hospodárske noviny

Citation

Eurofound (2009), Semperflex Optimit, Internal restructuring in Czechia, factsheet number 68556, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/68556.