Ericsson

Type
Offshoring/Delocalisation
Country
Netherlands
Region
Zuid-Nederland; Noord-Brabant; Midden-Noord-Brabant
Location of affected unit(s)
Rijen
Sector
Manufacturing
(26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products
26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
New offshoring locations
China
88 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
22 September 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

On 22 September 2012 telecom group Ericcsson announced it will relocate its Research and Development activities from the Netherlands to China, resulting in the loss of 88 jobs.

This is a continuation of several restructuring activities undergone by Ericsson in the Netherlands that have already ceased production in the country.

Sources

  • 24 September 2012: Het Financieele Dagblad

Citation

Eurofound (2012), Ericsson, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Netherlands, factsheet number 74301, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/74301.