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.
Manufacturing Manufacture Of Material For Textiles, Apparel, Leather And Related Products Manufacture Of Textiles 13.93 - Manufacture of carpets and rugs
130 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
12 November 2015
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Beaulieu International group is restructuring its Technical Textiles unit in order to cope with decreasing demand. The establishment in Kruishoutem will be closed and all activities will be transferred to the group's establishment in Komen, 30km away. 130 employees will lose their jobs. The management of Beaulieu claims that all employees prepared to work in Komen will be offered a job. The trade union is denouncing this offer and describes the situation as a hidden restructuring.
Sources
12 November 2015: De Tijd
12 November 2015: De Standaard
Citation
Eurofound (2015), Beaulieu Technical Textiles, Closure in Belgium, factsheet number 85550, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/85550.
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