Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Belgium
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Brussels, Kortrijk, Tienen
Sector
Manufacturing
Manufacture For Transport Equipment
Manufacture Of Other Transport Equipment
30 - Manufacture of other transport equipment

167 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
16 September 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 October 2009
Foreseen end date
31 December 2009

Description

The German group Bosch is about to cut 167 jobs on its Belgian site, which manufactures electronic equipment. Bosch manufactures equipment for automobile and is tightly linked to the automobile sector. Bosch has been facing important losses and a decreased turnover since the beginning of the crisis. This restructuring process is part of a worldwide plan.(14363)


Sources

  • 16 September 2009: L'Echo

Citation

Eurofound (2009), Bosch, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 69544, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/69544.