# Epiroc to close handheld drilling consumables factory in Shandong, China

Epiroc will close its production facility for handheld drilling consumables in Shandong, China, affecting about 300 employees. The restructuring is expected to be finalized by year-end 2019.

- Type: Closure
- Announced: 2019-10-21
- Where: Shandong, China
- Jobs: -300
- Status: announced
- Products: handheld drilling consumables
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md)

## Sources

- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2019/10/21/epiroc-to-close-handheld-drilling-consumables-factory-in-china/), 2019-10-21: "It is unfortunate that some of our employees are negatively affected. However, this restructuring is necessary to ensure our long-term competitiveness"

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