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 (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
170 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
13 August 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
On 13 August 2009, cable manufacturer Draka announced it will scrap another 170 jobs, on top of the 1700 or 1800 that were scrapped over the past year. It is not yet clear where the jobs will be lost. Draka operates in thirty countries worldwide.
Sources
14 August 2009: Het Financieele Dagblad
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Draka, Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 69427, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69427.