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Professional Services Scientific, Architectural And Engineering Technical Activities Scientific Research And Development 72.19 - Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
2 August 2013
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2013
Description
Car manufacturer Opel will strengthen research and development activities in Germany, while cutting blue collar jobs in manufacturing. In 2013, 300 new posts for engineers shall be created at the International Development Centre in Ruesselsheim, Hesse. The engineers shall work on new models for the European car market.
Eurofound (2013), Opel, Business expansion in Germany, factsheet number 75736, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/75736.
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