Husqvarna

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Sweden
Region
Södra Sverige;
Location of affected unit(s)
Huskvarna, Brastad
Sector
Manufacturing
(28) Manufacture of machinery and equipment
28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
28 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
144 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
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://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69101.