Tata Steel To Lay Off 800 Workers In Netherlands
Tata Steel's Dutch division announced on 13 November that it would cut approximately 800 jobs at its IJmuiden plant in order to increase profitability. Tata employs approximately 9,200 people in IJmuiden, on the Dutch coast about 30 kilometres (19 miles) west of Amsterdam.
"Despite all efforts by Tata Steel to improve its market position and reduce costs, more needs to be done," the company stated in a statement.
The reorganisation would primarily affect management and support personnel, but it was necessary to maintain a competitive edge as the Dutch steel plant transitioned to more sustainable production methods.
Tata's steel factory accounts for approximately 7 per cent of total CO2 emissions in the Netherlands, making it the country's largest single polluter. The company is collaborating with the Dutch government on plans to transition to greener methods of steel production, but has yet to reach an agreement on the funding it claims it will require.
