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 Electrical Equipment 27.51 - Manufacture of electric domestic appliances
2,000 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 October 2013
Employment effect (start)
26 October 2013
Foreseen end date
Description
Swedish multinational white goods manufacturer Electrolux is to cut 2,000 jobs.
While detailed information on where the job cuts will take place has yet to be published, according to media reports the company is currently reviewing the competitiveness of four of its plants in Italy.
Eurofound (2013), Electrolux, Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 76114, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/76114.
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