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 (20 - 21) Manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals 20 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 20 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
178 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
2 March 2010
Employment effect (start)
2 March 2010
Foreseen end date
Description
Mepa NV, a chemical company operating in the impregnation and printing of ornamental paper, has been declared bankrupt. 178 workers are to lose their jobs with immedeate affect.
Sources
21 April 2010: Trends ()
Citation
Eurofound (2010), Mepa NV, Bankruptcy in Belgium, factsheet number 70676, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/70676.