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 Chemicals And Pharamceuticals Manufacture Of Chemicals And Chemical Products 20.4 - Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations
135 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
16 February 2004
Employment effect (start)
1 February 2004
Foreseen end date
Description
McBride is a leading international developer of laundry, household cleaning, and personal care products. The production sites in Breda and the distribution centre in Oosterhout will be closed and 135 jobs will be shed. The equipment is too old and it would cost too much to replace it, the production is moved to two sites in Belgium. A social plan has to be discussed with the trade unions.
Sources
16 February 2004: De Financieële Telegraaf
Citation
Eurofound (2004), McBride Grada, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 59345, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/59345.
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