A German company is looking at taking over the former Organon research facility in Oss, slated for closure by Merck, the Telegraaf reports on Monday.

Merck announced plans to shut down the R&D department and one production line in July, with the loss of 2,175 jobs.
Merck, the Dutch government and unions are currently looking into alternative plans to the closure. If no new deal is worked out by the end of the year, the closures will go ahead.
In addition to the un-named German firm, a number of other companies have expressed interest in the plant, the paper says.