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 Rubber And Plastic Products And Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products Manufacture Of Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products 23 - Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
42 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
13 January 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Management of Glaverbel announced on 13 January 2006 a restructuring programme affecting 42 of its 310-strong workforce. The double glazing unit will be affected by this decision aiming at making the company more profitable. Unions expect negociations will lower the number of dismissed employees. Early retirements measures as well as voluntary leaves will be privileged to avoid direct dismissals.
Sources
14 January 2006: L'Echo
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Glaverbel Coating, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 62803, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/62803.
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