The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing Manufacturing Of Machinery And Equipment Manufacture Of Machinery And Equipment N.E.C. 28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
144 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
24 February 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Husqvarna, a manufacturer and supplier of outdoor power products, is giving notice to 144 employees in Sweden: 120 workers in Huskvarna, and 24 in Brastad. The dismissals are due to decreasing orders.
Husqvarna is the global leader in outdoor power products for forestry, park maintenance and lawn and garden care, as well as cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Husqvarna Group has 15,700 employees worldwide and their products are sold in more than 100 countries.
Sources
27 February 2009: Dagens Industri
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Husqvarna, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 69101, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/69101.
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