Goirle, 7 May 2009
Van Puijenbroek Textiel reorganises production
Today, Van Puijenbroek Textiel in Goirle, the Netherlands announced details of its production restructuring
The company, which owns the HaVeP and Bucofa brands, intends to stop producing its own fabrics. Van Puijenbroek Textiel will start cooperating with renowned European manufacturers on the production of fabrics. The above entails the loss of approximately 100 jobs at the Goirle production location. The company will continue to manufacture clothing.
The intention of ending own fabric manufacture in the Netherlands as of 1 October 2009 is connected to the strategic decision to lower operating costs, and increase the flexibility and competitiveness of the HaVeP and Bucofa brands. Furthermore, this development provides the opportunity for further investment in Van Puijenbroek Textiel and the associated brands' Research & Development, Service and the Sales & Marketing organisations. With its brands HaVeP and Bucofa, Van Puijenbroek Textiel has a strong position on the market and the company considers it essential for the brands to continue to grow. We are convinced that this choice is crucial to reinforce our market position and future growth potential.
Van Puijenbroek Textiel's board of directors lament the fact that the termination of fabric production in Goirle will make involuntary redundancies inevitable. This will result in the loss of some 100 jobs. The company would like to emphasise its responsibility by implementing the production closure using a good social plan. This plan will be discussed with the unions over the coming weeks. The emphasis will be on supporting staff in finding new jobs by means of career guidance, training and other options. Van Puijenbroek Textiel's board of directors has informed the Works Council and the unions, and has submitted the decision to the Works Council for advice.
Van Puijenbroek Textiel
Van Puijenbroek Textiel is a leading, international supplier of high-quality, professional corporate clothing. The company works for clients in northern, western and central Europe and much further afield. The brands HaVeP Workwear/Protective wear and Bucofa Company Workwear give Van Puijenbroek Textiel a broad, extensive range of textile products and solutions for almost every sector.
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