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 Of Food And Beverage Manufacture Of Beverages 11 - Manufacture Of Beverages
99 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
31 May 2024
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Konings a Belgian beverage producer has announced it will be dismissing 99 employees across Belgium, both in its facilities in Borgloon as well as Zonhoven. The reasoning behind the measure is a general reduction in demand as well as two large clients ceasing their contract with the company.
According to local trade union delegates the news did not come as a surprise for employees at the company, as there were already measures in place in order to cope with the lower production, such as the use of temporary unemployment to reduce costs.
Eurofound (2024), Konings, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 201328, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/201328.
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