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 26.20 - Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
New offshoring locations
Not Available
150 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 November 2013
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Roland Europe, the European division of the Japanese Roland Corporation (electronic musical instruments, electronic equipment and software), is to close its plant located at Acquaviva Picena (in the province of Ascoli Piceno), with the loss of 150 jobs. As announced, the company plans to centralise its production activities in the Asian countries.
The trade unions have reacted to the company’s decision by organising some protest actions.
The timeline for the restructuring is not yet available.
Sources
6 November 2013: Corriere Adriatico
Citation
Eurofound (2013), Roland Europe, Offshoring/Delocalisation in Italy, factsheet number 76154, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/76154.
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