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 For Transport Equipment Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers 29.3 - Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles
190 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
9 September 2011
Employment effect (start)
7 October 2011
Foreseen end date
Description
The Italian car parts firm Sogefi Filtration has announced plans to cut 190 jobs at its base in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf. The cuts are blamed on difficult market conditions and spiralling costs. Unite the union has entered in negotiations with the company in an attempt to avoid compulsory redundancies. Unions are considering a shorter working week and relocation of staff to other Sogefi sites.The redundancies are due to take affect on 7 October. So far, 76 employees have taken voluntary redundancy.
Sources
9 September 2011: BBC
Citation
Eurofound (2011), Sogefi Filtration, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 72342, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/72342.
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