"It's as if a part of our municipality is being torn away": mayor of Tessenderlo-Ham on bankrupt Vynova

The bankruptcy of Vynova significantly impacts the Tessenderlo-Ham community, with 600 employees losing their jobs. Mayor Marc Heselmans emphasizes the emotional toll, likening the closure to losing a part of the town. The local economy will also suffer as families and businesses connected to Vynova face financial strain. This event marks a second tragic chapter in the factory's history, following a major explosion in the 1940s.