Pacton

Type
Bankruptcy
Country
Netherlands
Region
Oost-Nederland; Overijssel; Noord-Overijssel
Location of affected unit(s)
Ommen
Sector
Manufacturing
(29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment
29.2 - Manufacture of bodies and coachwork for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers
29.2 - Manufacture of bodies and coachwork for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers
225 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
17 August 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

On 17 August 2009, it became clear that 50 jobs could be saved at Dutch trailer manufacturer Pacton. The company was declared bankrupt one month earlier, which had resulted in the loss of 225 jobs.

Sources

  • 18 August 2009: Het Financieele Dagblad

Citation

Eurofound (2009), Pacton, Bankruptcy in Netherlands, factsheet number 69786, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69786.