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.
Adminstrative / Support Services 82 - Office administrative, office support and other business support activities 82.2 - Activities of call centres 82.2 - Activities of call centres
350 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
5 June 2018
Employment effect (start)
5 June 2018
Foreseen end date
Description
Outsourcing specialist Abtran is to hire 350 at its location in Sligo.
The jobs expansion measure was faciliated by Enterprise Ireland. It is part of a larger development strategy for the North-West region.
Abtran provides specialist services to clients in various markets such as government, transport, utilities and financial services. It was first established in 1997.
It currently employs 2,000 people across Dublin, Cork and Kildare.
Sources
5 June 2018: RTE
5 June 2018: Silicon Republic.com
Citation
Eurofound (2018), Abtran, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 94256, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/94256.