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 (13 - 15) Manufacture of textiles, apparel and leather 13 - Manufacture of textiles 13 - Manufacture of textiles
200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 June 2005
Employment effect (start)
19 March 2005
Foreseen end date
31 December 2005
Description
The textile company Sampaio & Ferreira announced its closure in Riba de Ave. The measure will affect 200 workers. The company justified the measure by severe economic difficulties and a lack of work related to the strong competition in the market. Sampaio & Ferreira is installed in Portugal since 1896.
Sources
25 June 2005: Diário de Notícias
Citation
Eurofound (2005), Sampaio & Ferreira, Closure in Portugal, factsheet number 61826, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/61826.