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
55 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
10 September 2019
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 January 2020
Description
Automotive components manufacturing company Gestamp HardTech plans to dismiss 55 out of 305 employees based in Luleå, Northern Sweden. The job losses are to be implemented by the end of January 2020.
The company claims that the decision to close the tool manufacturing line derives from low-order volumes and overcapacity as a result of the fast changes in the global vehicle industry. Trade union IF Metall argues that the decision was expected as its production volume has significantly decreased. The trade union wants to proceed with employer-employee negotiations.
In 2018, Gestamp HardTech’s re-organisation in Luleå led to dismissal of 84 employees.
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