Harman International

Type
Offshoring/Delocalisation
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales; South East Wales; Central Valleys and Bridgend
Location of affected unit(s)
Bridgend
Sector
Manufacturing
(29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment
29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
New offshoring locations
Hungary
216 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
28 September 2009
Employment effect (start)
28 September 2009
Foreseen end date

Description

Harman International, a company that produces audio equipment for motor vehicles, is cutting 216 jobs at its plant in Bridgend. Some production at the plant will be moved to Hungary. Currently around 500 people work at the site.

Sources

  • 28 October 2008: BBC Website

Citation

Eurofound (2009), Harman International, Offshoring/Delocalisation in United Kingdom, factsheet number 69639, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69639.