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 (24 - 25) Manufacture of metals 24.5 - Casting of metals 24.51 - Casting of iron
160 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
16 August 2011
Employment effect (start)
16 August 2011
Foreseen end date
30 September 2011
Description
On 16 August 2011, the iron foundry manufacturer Eisengießerei Torgelow announced to cut 160 jobs by the end of September 2011. Affected are temporary agency workers. Job cuts are necessary due to a decline in production. The company employs a total of 750 workers.
Sources
16 August 2011: Ostsee-Zeitung
Citation
Eurofound (2011), Eisengießerei Torgelow, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 72572, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/72572.