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 For Transport Equipment Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers 29.32 - Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles
200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
23 November 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
30 June 2013
Description
As announced on November 23, 2012, French plastics manufacturer Plastic Omnium will discontinue its production in Eisenach (Thuringia). 200 employees are affected by this move, which is reported to be due to overcapacities in the European automotive section. In Eisenach, Plastic Omnium produces bumpers for vehicles.
The total workforce in Germany sums up to 1,400.
It is reported that the company announced talks with worker representatives.
Sources
23 November 2012: EisenachOnline
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Plastic Omnium, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 74701, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74701.
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