The town has the best waves in the Netherlands, but it’s also been struggling with serious health and environmental problems connected to Tata Steel, Europe’s second-biggest steel plant. Dirk Weidema, 78, can see the steel plant from his living room in IJmuiden. But that, said Tata Steel Nederland chief executive officer Hans van den Berg during an interview at the factory, would be financially devastating for the company. Are we still welcome there?’”Meanwhile, as part of an effort to reduce costs and improve its position in the market, Tata Steel Nederland announced plans in November to cut 800 jobs. Measures are also being taken towards becoming a “cleaner, greener and more circular steel company,” it said.

Source: The Star December 21, 2023 06:56 UTC