Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
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.
Sherwin-Williams, a US-based manufacturer of paints and coating products, has opened an office in Rzeszów where it will employ 100 people. Sales and customer service professionals are being recruited for the new office in Rzeszów. It is not specified as of now until when the recruitment period will last. The reason behind the business expansion is the goal to further support the company's presence and growth. The new branch opened on 26. July 2023.
Sherwin-Williams produces and supplies products to the aerospace, space and automotive industries. Next to the new office in Rzeszów, the company is present in Poland through a production plant in Głuchów as well as a sales office in Dębica.
Eurofound (2023), Sherwin-Williams, Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 109326, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/109326.
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