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 Manufacturing Of Machinery And Equipment Manufacture Of Machinery And Equipment N.E.C. 28.11 - Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
260 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
26 June 2018
Employment effect (start)
26 June 2018
Foreseen end date
31 December 2020
Description
The offshore wind turbine manufacturer Adwen, announced it will cut 260 jobs at its plant in Bremerhaven due to internal restructuring by the end of 2020. Adwen, which is owned by the wind turbine manufacturer Siemens-Gamesa Renewable Energay, is facing serious restructuring as it is moving away from production and focussing more on maintenance.
Management and works council have started negotiations regarding a social plan and intend to have an agreement by September 2018.
As of July 2018, Adwen has 480 employees at its plant in Bremerhaven.
Eurofound (2018), Adwen, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 94670, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/94670.
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