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 Electrical Equipment 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
European Globalisation Fund (EGF)
Year: 2011, Case number: 25
325 - 326 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
28 September 2011
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2012
Foreseen end date
Description
Jabil Circuits, an electronics manufacturer, is to close its plant located at Cassina de Pecchi (in the province of Milan), with the consequent loss of 325 jobs. In particular, at the end of September, the company has started the mobility procedures in order to close its plant.
The trade unions have severely criticized the company's decision, organizing several protest actions.
Sources
29 September 2011: La Repubblica
Citation
Eurofound (2011), Jabil, Closure in Italy, factsheet number 72453, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/72453.
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