Glassworks Schiedam close, 230 jobs way – NOS

The 230 employees of the glass plant in Schiedam, the netherlands lose their job. In August, close to the owner, the American O-I, the doors.

According to the trade union CNV vakmensen came the announcement of the closure today as a total surprise. O-I Manufacturing, which also has dealerships in Leerdam and Maastricht, says that ‘Schiedam’ no longer cost-effective. That would have to deal with over-capacity in the glass market, the relatively high production costs and outdated furnaces.

CNV negotiator Agostino di Giacomo Russo says that the factory still runs fine and that there recently for millions of euros invested. “But apparently, it can in Poland cheap in America way.”

The employees have, according to him with disbelief and bewilderment responded to the announced closure. “The people are lamgeslagen,” says Di Giacomo Russo.

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outdated ovens, says the CNV’: “That is bullshit. That ovens no eternity to come, you know that, that is part of your business. In addition, there is more than a year ago for the millions invested in the installation of dust filters, the most modern in Europe. It is an extremely cold-hearted decision, and a devastating event for the people in Schiedam.”

Thursday to talk to the unions with the management of O-I on a social plan. Di Giacomo Russo: “We must do everything to bring these people back to a job, to help. So I would like to know what options there are, for example, in Leerdam, the netherlands.”