Following the earlier report on the problems at Aquinos Bedding in Kesteren, it has now become clear that the reporting on the Belgian situation needs to be adjusted in some respects.
Earlier, InteriorDaily reported that Aquinos Bedding Belgium would have been completely taken over by Somnis Bedding. This turns out to be incorrect. Only the plant in Geraardsbergen, including the Beka® brand and the licence for Lattoflex, has actually been sold to Somnis Bedding. The Hulshout plant continues to operate as usual under the Aquinos Group banner.
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Meanwhile, the situation in Kesteren remains worrying. Production there has now been at a standstill for over two months, and the 140 employees are still sitting at home. Trade union FNV is preparing a bankruptcy petition. There is no mention of a possible relaunch as yet.
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