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 Manufacture For Transport Equipment Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers 29.10 - Manufacture of motor vehicles
620 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
26 January 2023
Employment effect (start)
26 January 2023
Foreseen end date
31 December 2023
Description
Atlas Technologies B.V., a Dutch car manufacturer located in Helmond, announced that 620 out of 650 employees will lose their job as a result of bankruptcy. All employees are reported to lose their job by direct dismissal. The remaining 30 employees belong to a solar panel factory in Venray, but it is unclear what will happen to them. Trade unions FNV and CNV stated that due to the relatively short existence of the company, they did not have any contacts within the company yet. However, they announced their readiness to assist employees to find new work.
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