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 Manufacturing Of Machinery And Equipment Manufacture Of Machinery And Equipment N.E.C. 28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
100 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
21 May 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
30 September 2009
Description
Zakład Mechaniczny Bumar-Mikulczyce of Zabrze, a subsidiary of Bumar-Łabędy of Gliwice, plans to cut 100 jobs by the end of September 2009 due a sharp fall in orders. The Zabrze company produces mechanical power transfer systems for motor vehicles, tooling machines, and agricultural equipment. The company currently employs 230 people.
Sources
21 May 2009: Wirtualny Nowy Przemysł Webside (www.wnp.pl)
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Zakład Mechaniczny Bumar-Mikulczyce, Internal restructuring in Poland, factsheet number 68957, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68957.
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