Electrolux

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Sweden
Region
Södra Sverige; Västsverige; Västra Götalands län
Location of affected unit(s)
Mariestad
Sector
Manufacturing
(26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products
27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
129 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
10 April 2008
Employment effect (start)
1 October 2008
Foreseen end date
31 December 2008

Description

Electrolux, the global leader in providing major appliances and home care products is planning to lay off 129 employees in its Mariestad factory before the end of 2008.

This is the result of an internal restructuring aimed at reducing the manufacturing of unprofitable products and to abolish the use of night shifts.

Sources

  • 10 April 2008: Svenska Dagbladet
  • 10 April 2008: Dagens Industri

Citation

Eurofound (2008), Electrolux, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 66501, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/66501.