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 26.11 - Manufacture of electronic components
150 - 175 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
23 September 2013
Employment effect (start)
24 September 2013
Foreseen end date
31 December 2013
Description
Swedish security and defence company Saab is to cut 150 - 175 jobs at its electronic defence systems unit in Gothenburg by the end of 2013.
As announced, the restructuring is a result of decreased business volumes and a current technological shift.
The reductions will be made through a competence shift program where staff will be encouraged to take up other positions within Saab or leave the company with help of support initiatives.
Sources
23 September 2013: SAAB (Press release)
23 September 2013: Dagens Industri
Citation
Eurofound (2013), Saab, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 75893, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/75893.
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