DAF Trucks Westerlo

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Belgium
Region
Vlaams Gewest; Prov. Antwerpen; Arr. Turnhout
Location of affected unit(s)
Westerlo
Sector
Manufacturing
(29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment
29 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
29 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
100 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
9 December 2014
Employment effect (start)
5 January 2015
Foreseen end date

Description

Dutch truck manufacturer DAF is to cut 100 jobs at its manufacturing site in Wasterlo. As reported, the company plans the non renewal of temporary contracts in response to the need to slow down its production. As mentioned, the main reason for the restructuring is the persistent failure of economic recovery in Europe and the considerable decrease in the Russian demand for West-European trucks.

Sources

  • 10 December 2014: De Standaard
  • 10 December 2014: De Tijd

Citation

Eurofound (2014), DAF Trucks Westerlo, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 78010, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/78010.