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 Of Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Computer, Electronic And Optical Products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
119 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
14 October 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
30 June 2010
Description
Manufacturer of wireless security devises Harris Corporation announced 14 October that it will dismiss 119 workers with the closure of its plant in Cork. The company's statement said that "this decision is the result of a thorough assessment of business considerations and existing capabilities elsewhere in the company. It is no reflection on the valued performance of our employees." The company has an annual revenue of $5b (€3.36b) and employs about 15,000 workers.
Eurofound (2009), Harris Corporation, Closure in Ireland, factsheet number 69702, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/69702.
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