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Zimmer Biomet cuts planned Winterthur job losses to 490
Medical technology company Zimmer Biomet plans to cut 490 jobs at its Winterthur site in Switzerland, down from 580 in its original plan.
The company had 730 jobs there, so a large part of the workforce will still be affected.
Some production will move to other company sites, while the DynaForge forge and production of certain hip components will remain in Winterthur.
Support functions and research and development will also stay at the site.
The changes are due to be phased in by 2030, and the company says no jobs are expected to be affected before 2028.
The longer timeline is intended to allow more internal transfers, natural departures and early retirement; a solution has also been found for nearly 100 apprentices.
The company says it is reorganising its production network to improve efficiency, while the city welcomed the smaller cuts and said it would continue working with the company on the site’s future.
Zimmer Biomet has reduced its planned Winterthur job cuts from 580 to 490 after a consultation process.
The company says the restructuring will be phased in through 2030, with no jobs expected to be affected before 2028.
Certain production activities will move to other existing company sites, while DynaForge and the manufacture of some hip components will remain in Winterthur.
Support functions, research and development will also remain at the site, and the company says solutions have been found for nearly 100 apprentices.
Winterthur’s city council welcomed the changes but said the cuts remain a serious blow to affected workers and their families.
- Who
- Zimmer Biomet, a US medical technology company, is reducing jobs at its Winterthur site.
- What
- The planned job cuts have been reduced from 580 to 490.
- When
- The restructuring is planned in stages through 2030; no jobs are expected to be affected before 2028.
- Where
- Winterthur, Switzerland.
- Why
- The company said it aims to simplify its production and supply network, improve efficiency and position the business for long-term success.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Zimmer Biomet reduced the planned Winterthur job cuts from 580 to 490.
The company expects no jobs to be affected.
The restructuring is planned to be implemented in stages.
- Planned job cuts
- 490, reduced from 580
- Winterthur workforce
- 730 jobs most recently
- Apprentices
- Nearly 100; a solution has been found for all
- Restructuring period
- In stages through 2030
- Production staying in Winterthur
- DynaForge and the manufacture of certain hip components
What people are saying
The city council welcomes this intention and is ready to constructively accompany the further development of the site.
It is good news that Zimmer Biomet has adjusted its original plans and that more jobs will remain in Winterthur and a solution has been found for the nearly 100 apprentices.
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