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.
Other Services Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles 95 - Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
15 January 2011
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Middlesbrough-based emergency call-out and repair business Homefix 24/7 has announced that it is to increase its workforce by 100. The company currently employs 220 people and offers a range of home call-out services including plumbing, electrical and pest control across north east England. The organization plans to expand across the UK.
Sources
15 January 2011: BBC Website
Citation
Eurofound (2011), Homefix 24/7, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 71430, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71430.
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