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.
Administrative Services Rental And Leasing Activities Rental And Leasing Of Motor Vehicles 77.1 - Rental and leasing of motor vehicles
134 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
28 August 2022
Employment effect (start)
28 August 2022
Foreseen end date
Description
Fraikin, a company specialised in the long-term rental of commercial and industrial vehicles, has announced a campaign to recruit 134 employees on permanent contracts in France. The company is in a development process after merging with one of its competitor, Via Location. The company will recruit mainly in the Grand Est and Rhône-Alpes regions and is looking for HGV drivers, mechanics and bodyworkers.
The group is now approaching a billion in turnover and employs 3,000 people worldwide, 2,500 of whom work in France in 130 branches.
Eurofound (2022), Fraikin France, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 107417, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/107417.
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