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 Computer, Electronic And Optical Products 26.30 - Manufacture of communication equipment
100 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
7 November 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
28 February 2013
Description
Ericsson, the telecommunications company, is to make 100 staff redundant at its factory in Athlone, County Westmeath. It is understood that the jobs at the research and development site will be cut by February 2013.
Most staff affected has been working on what the company calls "legacy" products, or older technology which is becoming less relevant. In addition, some non-software development jobs are to be lost in the support functions of administration and management and other support areas.
Sources
8 November 2012: The Irish Independent
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Ericsson, Internal restructuring in Ireland, factsheet number 74523, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74523.
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