EMCC European Monitoring Centre on Change

Enercon Sweden

Company/Organisation:
Enercon Sweden

Geographic Location

Country: Sweden
Region: Skåne län; Sydsverige
Location of affected unit(s): Malmö and Piteå

Company

Sector: Manufacturing
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
28.11 - Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
Number Employed: 500
Group: Enercon

Employment Effects

Announcement Date: 08-10-2012
Planned Job Reductions min: 60
Type of Restructuring: Internal restructuring
Direct Dismissals: 60

Additional Information

Enercon Sweden, a German wind energy company, has announced that it is to cut 60 jobs in Malmö. Meanwhile, the company may employ 27 people in Piteå where a larger wind farm is planned in 2013.

As of October 2012 it is not yet known when the job losses will be implemented by.

Sources:

08-10-2012Sveriges Radio

Sources Links:

http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=96&artikel=5300886