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
New offshoring locations
China
190 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
20 October 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 March 2011
Description
Information technology multinational IBM has announced its plan to move its low-end, mid-range server manufacturing unit from Dublin to China, resulting in the loss of 190 positions. However, IBM said some workers would be offered redeployment to high-end jobs in its Dublin operations. IBM currently employs over 3,000 people across the Republic.
Sources
21 October 2010: The Irish Independent
Citation
Eurofound (2010), IBM, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Ireland, factsheet number 71121, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71121.
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