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.
Transportation / Storage Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation, Postal And Courier Activities Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation 52 - Warehousing and support activities for transportation
250 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
1 February 2019
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
German global discount supermarket chain Lidl has announced plans to create 250 positions at its new distribution centre in Oosterhout, Gelderland. The unit, which will supply about 70 supermarkets in the region, is one of the largest Lidl distribution centres in Europe and also one of the most sustainable; it covers an area of 54,000 square metres and is equipped with 2,700 solar panels on its roof. According to the company, the building will eventually have 8,000 solar panels and will operate solely on renewable energy.
Eurofound (2019), Lidl, Business expansion in Netherlands, factsheet number 96728, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/96728.
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