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 21 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations 21 - Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
450 - 550 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 August 2015
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
DSM, a company which specialises in producing chemicals for health and nutrition, has announced the intention to reduce their workforce by 900 to 1100 people - half of which will be from the Netherlands. The targeted roles will mainly be support functions such as financial, legal, communications and personnel functions. The reduction will save €125-150 million per year.
Sources
25 August 2015: nrc
Citation
Eurofound (2015), DSM, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 85205, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/85205.