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 (24 - 25) Manufacture of metals 24 - Manufacture of basic metals 24 - Manufacture of basic metals
100 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
31 August 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Dutch metal and plastics processing company Prins Dokkum in Dokkum, plans to cut 100 of its total 150 jobs, Dutch trade union CNV Metaal en Elektro said on 31 August 2005. The reason for the problems of the company are the unstable steel prices and the increasing competition from low-wage countries in the field of greenhouse construction.
Sources
31 August 2005: De Financiele Dagblad
Citation
Eurofound (2005), Prins Dokkum, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 62374, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/62374.