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.
Water / Waste 36 - Water collection, treatment and supply 36 - Water collection, treatment and supply 36 - Water collection, treatment and supply
250 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
27 November 2002
Employment effect (start)
1 November 2002
Foreseen end date
1 December 2007
Description
Vitens is the youngest and biggest waterdistribution company in the Netherlands result of a merger between three big companies : Nuon Water, Waterbedrijf Gelderland and Waterleiding Maatschappij Overijssel. Vitens delivers water in Friesland, Gelderland, Overijssel, Noordoost Polder and some local communities in Drenthe. Vitens produces annually some 270 millions cubic m. for more than 1,5 million families, companies and institutions.
Citation
Eurofound (2002), Vitens, Merger/Acquisition in Netherlands, factsheet number 59806, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59806.