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.
Media 58 - Publishing activities 58.1 - Publishing of books, newspapers and other publishing activities, except software publishing 58.1 - Publishing of books, newspapers and other publishing activities, except software publishing
168 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 June 2015
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The media group TMG is closing its printing company in Alkmaar and reducing printing capacity in Amsterdam, resulting in the loss of 168 jobs. The company has stated it will refocus its activities from printing to information provision due to the rapidly changing media landscape and the growing importance of digital media in relation to printed materials. Part of the printing work will be outsourced to external parties. The company currently employs 250 people.
Sources
25 June 2015: De Telegraaf
Citation
Eurofound (2015), TMG, Closure in Netherlands, factsheet number 85207, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/85207.