Many questions about closing plans for Ideal Floorings

Many questions about closing plans for Ideal Floorings

At the Ideal branch on Boffonstraat, which is part of carpet manufacturer Beaulieu International Group, 174 jobs are at risk in the tufted carpet department.

It concerns 133 people from Ideal Floorcoverings and 41 employees. According to Beaulieu, the measure is necessary due to rising energy prices, outdated machinery and falling demand for tufted carpet. The staff will continue to work for the time being, sometimes at a slower pace. “Half of the staff are over fifty and have helped to grow the company. They have a strong bond with the company and with each other. That may explain why they don’t stop working,” the unions say. (continue reading below the photo)

Consultation with management starts on Friday. Beaulieu hopes to avoid immediate layoffs. The aim is to keep affected employees working elsewhere within the group.

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