Redundancies will affect Accell Group's Netherlands-based workforce, with two facilities to merge and some production relocated to Hungary and Turkey Redundancies expected to affect Accell Group's Netherlands workforce, with two facilities to merge and some production relocated. Read more.
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (BRAIN) Accell Group plans to combine its two manufacturing facilities here and move a portion of production to other European sites, leading to a workforce reduction of 100 to 150 jobs.
Bicycle manufacturing firm Accell Group, known for brands such as Batavus, Sparta, Raleigh and Babboe, will cut 100 to 150 jobs in Heerenveen, because the company is moving part of its production to factories in Hungary and Turkey. In the Friesland city, Accell’s two existing factories will be merged, resulting in job losses. The company informed its employees about the reorganization plans on Tuesday morning. Consultations are still ongoing about advice from the works council and also with the labor unions.
WALDSASSEN, Germany (BRAIN) Accell Group no longer will manufacture Ghost Bikes in Germany, with the brand's production being integrated into Accell's European manufacturing network.The company blamed the factory closure on a challenging market. The factory employed 120 workers. Where the bikes will be manufactured was not announced."This will allow the business to better
Heerenveen, the Netherlands – Accell Group, a leading European manufacturer of bicycles, bicycle parts and accessories, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tjeerd Jegen as CEO and Chair of the Management Board. Starting 1 November 2023, Tjeerd will succeed Juan de Ochoa, who has been interim CEO and Chair of the Management Board since the beginning of the year. Accell