Electrolux has formally notified unions of 1,700 redundancies across its Italian operations—a restructuring move that affects nearly half of its 4,000‑strong national workforce.
The reductions span the group’s major manufacturing hubs in Porcia (Pordenone), Susegana (Treviso), Forlì, and Solaro (Milan). In the most significant site‑level change, the Cerreto D’Esi plant—home to 170 employees—will be closed entirely.
Production Lines to Be Halted
As part of the restructuring plan, Electrolux will cease washer‑dryer production in Porcia and halt hob manufacturing in Forlì. These shutdowns mark a substantial shift in the company’s Italian industrial footprint and follow months of pressure from weak demand, rising costs, and intensifying global competition.
Union Engagement Underway
Unions have been briefed on the scale of the cuts, with formal negotiations expected to focus on safeguarding remaining operations, securing support measures for affected workers, and clarifying Electrolux’s long‑term industrial strategy in Italy.
The announcement adds to a growing list of European manufacturing adjustments across the sector, as appliance makers continue to recalibrate capacity in response to structural market challenges.
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