Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Belgium
Region
Vlaams Gewest; Prov. Vlaams Brabant; Arr. Leuven
Location of affected unit(s)
Sylvania, Tirlemont (Tienen)
Sector
Manufacturing
Manufacture Of Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products
Manufacture Of Electrical Equipment
27.4 - Manufacture of electric lighting equipment

104 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
20 April 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

The management of the lighting equipment manufacturer Sylvania have announced its restructuring plan. 104 out of the 522 current jobs will be cut. This restructuring will make the company more competitive and assure its future.


Sources

  • 20 April 2006: Les Echos

Citation

Eurofound (2006), Sylvania, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 63359, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/63359.