Company detailsCode: MepiCompany name: MepisurfacesCompany country: PortugalNumber of employees: 40Sector: C - ManufacturingSector detail: C26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical productsSub-sectors: C26.5.2 - Manufacture of watches and clocks Reshoring detailsReshoring announcement date: 21/10/2016Starting implementation date: October, 2016End of Implementation : December, 2017Reshored to: PortugalLocation of affected unit(s): CovilhãLocation code: Centro, Serra de Estrella, Beira Interior SulReshored business function: ProductionReshoring governance mode: In house (in own facilities)Estimated job gains: 30Reasons for reshoring: Firm's global reorganizationCase narrative: Mepi Surfaces is a Portuguese company specialized in precision mechanic for luxury goods and watchmakers. The company is set to reinforce the business in Covilha, thus creating around 30 new jobs. Part of the production carried out in France and Switzerland is going to be relocated to Covilha, specifically in the industrial park in Tortosendo. The new arrangement is going to include also other relocations within the borders of Portugal. In particular, activities currently carried out in the city of Fundao by the other company of the group will be transferred to Covilha. Sources: Dinheiro Digital, 21/10/2016 Sources link: http://dinheirodigital.sapo.pt/news.asp?id_news=255935 Offshoring detailsOffshoring location: FranceOffshoring governance mode: Third party (external suppliers)
