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.
Retail Wholesale And Retail Trade And Repair Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles Wholesale Trade Of Motor Vehicle Parts And Accessories 45.31 - Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
93 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
30 June 2020
Employment effect (start)
1 July 2020
Foreseen end date
Description
LKQ, an American chain that distributes car parts, has announced internal restructuring measures resulting in the closure of several retail outlets. The chain has recently acquired several other outlets and is consolidating its activities in Belgium. Concretely this involves the closure of the facility in Henrard, following earlier closures at Ichtegem and Erembodegem, and the creation of new ones in the south of the country.
Eurofound (2020), LKQ, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 102066, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/102066.
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