Company/Organisation:
Brepols
Geographic Location
Country:
Belgium
Region:
Arr. Turnhout; Prov. Antwerpen; Vlaams Gewest
Location of affected unit(s):
Turnhout
Company
Sector:
Manufacturing
Manufacture of wood and paper products, and printing
18 - Printing and reproduction of recorded media
Number Employed:
477
Employment Effects
Announcement Date:
10-09-2002
Planned Job Reductions min:
140
Planned Job Reductions max:
140
Type of Restructuring:
Internal restructuring
Foreseen End Date:
01-12-2003
Additional Information
140 jobs were threatened, but with the help of the FGTB Union, the number has been reduced to 82 early retirements (>52 years old); 20 direct dismissals and the rest will be replaced on others units.