Tulikivi

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Finland
Region
Manner-Suomi; Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi; Pohjois-Karjala
Location of affected unit(s)
Heinävesi, Juuka
Sector
Manufacturing
(22 - 23) Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals
23.7 - Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
23.7 - Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
76 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
6 November 2013
Employment effect (start)
15 November 2013
Foreseen end date

Description

Finnish stone products manufacturer Tulikivi is to cut 76 jobs by the end of 2013.

According to the sources, the company is centralising its fireplace production in Juuka and ceasing its ceramic tile production in Heinävesi.

Additionally, it announced plans for 10 temporary layoffs and possibly more in 2014 (lasting maximum 90 days).

Sources

  • 6 November 2013: Taloussanomat
  • 7 November 2013: Tulikivi

Citation

Eurofound (2013), Tulikivi, Internal restructuring in Finland, factsheet number 76135, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/76135.