GOTHENBURG, Sweden,
Nov. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF
today announces a consolidation and restructuring of various
manufacturing, business and administrative functions in
France. Consequently,
manufacturing of slewing bearings would be moved from Avallon to
St-Cyr-sur-Loire, resulting in the proposed closure of the Avallon
factory.
The transfer of production from Avallon to St-Cyr enables a more
competitive and flexible offer to customers, as well as the
realisation of synergies from the existing service centre and
logistics capabilities in Saint-Cyr.
Kent Viitanen, President, Bearing
Operations, says: "We have announced a number of factory
consolidations during the year and whilst these are difficult
decisions to take, they are necessary to ensure we can continue to
meet the needs of our customers in terms of competitiveness,
flexibility and quality. We are committed to working with our
employees to ensure a smooth transition into training programmes
and new employment opportunities."
The Avallon site currently has 140 employees and activities are
expected to stop by the end of 2022. The restructuring of
manufacturing, business and administrative functions in
France is expected to impact
approximately 110 employees.
The proposals announced today are subject to consultation with
French employee representatives.
Aktiebolaget SKF
(publ)
For further information, please contact:
PRESS:
Theo Kjellberg, Director, Press
Relations
tel: 46 31 337 6576, mobile: 46 725-776576, e-mail:
theo.kjellberg@skf.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS: Patrik
Stenberg, Head of Investor Relations
Patrik Stenberg, 46 31-337 2104; 46
705-472 104; patrik.stenberg@skf.com
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