Dow Chemical Company plans to cut 605 jobs in the Netherlands, Dutch local media reported on June 3, 2026. Dow operates three manufacturing sites in the Netherlands, primarily producing plastics and other basic chemical raw materials. It remains unclear which sites will be affected and the specific number of layoffs at each location.
The unions at the three plants stated that the scale of the layoffs is significant and will impact employee welfare, and they will engage in dialogue with Dow management on the matter. The layoffs are part of Dow global restructuring plan, which aims to improve profitability through cost reduction and operational efficiency measures.
Dow stated that the European chemical industry is facing pressure from high energy prices, stringent regulations, and competition from outside Europe. The company reported a net loss of $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a full-year net loss exceeding $2.4 billion. Dow had previously announced plans to cut 4,500 positions globally and permanently shut down cracking and chlor-alkali facilities in Germany.
