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 Material For Textiles, Apparel, Leather And Related Products Manufacture Of Textiles 13.93 - Manufacture of carpets and rugs
91 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
20 June 2012
Employment effect (start)
1 September 2012
Foreseen end date
31 December 2012
Description
The company Desso, specialized in the production of carpets and rugs, announced its intention to restructure the firm. It will close its tufting and coating operations for artificial grass pitches. This will affect 91 jobs. 79 manual workers will be made redundant, as well as 12 office staff.
The restructuring concerns its production unit and the sales department. According to the management, the decision is due to the pressure on the worldwide market.
Sources
21 June 2012: rtl.be
21 June 2012: RTBF.be
21 June 2012: 6com.be
20 June 2012: Desso
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Desso, Closure in Belgium, factsheet number 73797, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/73797.
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