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 Rubber And Plastic Products And Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products Manufacture Of Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products 23 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
167 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
16 November 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2010
Foreseen end date
Description
Glaston is to cut 167 jobs (out of 320) at its plant located at Bregnano, in the province of Como.
The trade unions reacted to the company's decision by going out on strike and organising a demonstration in the streets of Rovellasca.
Glaston is the global market leader in glass processing machines. Glaston's brands are: Bavelloni in pre-processing machines and tools; Tamglass and Uniglass in safety glass machines; and Albat+Wirsam in software solutions.
Sources
19 November 2009: La Provincia di Como
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Glaston, Internal restructuring in Italy, factsheet number 69950, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/69950.
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