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.
(10 - 33) Manufacturing (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
130 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
27 May 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Harris Calorific International announced it will build in the Dzierżoniów subzone of the Wałbrzych Special Economic Zone a plant that will manufacture gas apparatus equipment such as cutting and welding outfits, pressure regulators, gas cutting and welding equipment and manifolds. Harris Calorific International, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, will commence its activity by the end of 2006. The company will invest 25 million zlotys in the project.
Sources
1 June 2005: The Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency
27 May 2005: Rzeczpospolita
Citation
Eurofound (2005), Harris Calorific International, Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 61705, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/61705.
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