Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Denmark
Region
København og Frederiksberg kommuner;
Location of affected unit(s)
Valby
Sector
Professional Services
Scientific, Architectural And Engineering Technical Activities
Architectural And Engineering Activities; Technical Testing And Analysis
71.12 - Engineering activities and related technical consultancy

270 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
23 August 2013
Employment effect (start)
1 September 2013
Foreseen end date

Description

The Danish engineer group, FLSmidth, employing 16,000 people globally, announced the cut of 140 jobs in Denmark. The redundancies are part of an efficiency plan lasting 18 months that will cause 1,100 job losses globally. A total sum of 20 sites will be closed at global level.

Updated, 22-11-2013: As reported, FLSmidth announced plans for further 130 job cuts in Denmark. The timeline for the restructuring plans is not yet available.


Sources

  • 23 August 2013: 3F.DK
  • 22 November 2013: Reuters

Citation

Eurofound (2013), FLSmidth, Internal restructuring in Denmark, factsheet number 75811, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/75811.