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BASF Antwerp Cuts 600 Jobs Amid Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
600
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
600 OF 111,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Antwerp, Belgium.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

BASF Antwerp has announced the elimination of 600 jobs as part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The job cuts are a response to ongoing challenges in the chemical industry and are intended to streamline operations at the Antwerp site. This decision reflects BASF's commitment to adapting to market conditions and ensuring long-term sustainability. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately, impacting a significant portion of the workforce at this key facility in Belgium.

BASF cut 600 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.5% of the 111,000 people BASF employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 8 layoff events at BASF since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,032 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

BASF cut 600 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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