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 For Transport Equipment Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers 29.32 - Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles
New offshoring locations
Poland, Romania
170 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
3 July 2019
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2019
Description
Car components manufacturing subsidiary Huf UK is reported to be closing its site in Tipton (West Midlands) with production being moved to Poland and Romania. The company, which produces door handles and locks for various car dealers, confirmed that the delocalisation operation will be concluded by the end of 2019. The company has publicly blamed increased competition and lost orders for the decision. According to the testimony of one employee, staff had been told that the decision was attributable to the decision of the UK to leave the EU.
Eurofound (2019), Huf UK, Offshoring/Delocalisation in United Kingdom, factsheet number 98198, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/98198.
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