Philips Vitrite

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Netherlands
Region
West-Nederland; Zeeland; Overig Zeeland
Location of affected unit(s)
Middelburg
Sector
Manufacturing
(26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products
27.4 - Manufacture of lighting equipment
27.4 - Manufacture of lighting equipment
65 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
10 November 2003
Employment effect (start)
1 November 2003
Foreseen end date

Description

Philips Lighting Components is a major supplier for worldwide lighting and lighting-related industries. 65 jobs will be shed on the production site of Philips Vitrite in Middelburg. Vitrite suffers from competition and diminishing demand, particularly on the consumer market.

Sources

  • 10 November 2003: Reformatorisch Dagblad

Citation

Eurofound (2003), Philips Vitrite, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 59253, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59253.