Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Belgium
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Utilities
Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management And Remediation Activities
Waste Collection, Treatment And Disposal Activities; Materials Recovery
38.2 - Waste treatment and disposal

100 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
28 September 2012
Employment effect (start)
31 October 2012
Foreseen end date
28 June 2013

Description

Van Gansewinkel, a company specializing in waste treatment announced its intention to cut 600 jobs before mid-2013. 100 of the jobs affected are in Belgium. 

According to the management, the decision is due to the overcapacity and the price pressures. According to the unions, workers are concerned about their future in the company.


Sources

  • 28 September 2012: La Libre

Citation

Eurofound (2012), Van Gansewinkel, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 74206, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74206.