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.
Rheinland-Pfalz; Rheinhessen-Pfalz; Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Location of affected unit(s)
Ludwigshafen
Sector
Manufacturing Manufacture Of Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Electrical Equipment 27.9 - Manufacture of other electrical equipment
67 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
9 May 2013
Employment effect (start)
10 May 2013
Foreseen end date
Description
Sensus, US-based producer of measuring device,s will cut 67 jobs in Ludwigshafen in an effort to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Worker representatives announced that they will protest against the company’s plans. To date, there is no information about the timeline of the restructuring.
The company has a total workforce of 450 people in Ludwigshafen.
Sources
9 May 2013: Die Rheinpfalz (online)
Citation
Eurofound (2013), Sensus, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 75443, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/75443.
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