Getinge Sterilization

Type
Offshoring/Delocalisation
Country
Sweden
Region
Södra Sverige; Västsverige; Hallands län
Location of affected unit(s)
Halmstad
Sector
Manufacturing
(32) Other manufacturing
32.5 - Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
32.50 - Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
New offshoring locations
China
70 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
12 June 2012
Employment effect (start)
12 June 2012
Foreseen end date
31 October 2012

Description

Swedish medtech company Getinge Sterilization has given notice to 70 employees at its site in Halmstad. The reason for the dismissals is that the company will relocate some of its production to China.

Negotiations will be finalised during the autumn.  

Sources

  • 12 June 2012: Svenska Dagbladet

Citation

Eurofound (2012), Getinge Sterilization, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Sweden, factsheet number 73713, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/73713.