Electrolux has launched a review into the viability of its finished goods warehouse and distribution centre in Spennymoor, County Durham, which employs 23 people.
An Electrolux spokesman said the review was “necessary following the global economic downturn resulting in lower sales volumes, which has reduced UK warehousing requirements since the start of 2008″.
This time last year the company said it was closing its fridge manufacturing facility in the town with the loss of 500 jobs.
Electrolux has expanded on the recent trend by LG and others by announcing its Color Passion range of kitchen and laundry appliances in a number of “vibrant” colours.
current.com.au has reported that Electrolux will cease washing machine production under the the Westinghouse brand and replace it with new Electrolux-branded machines, according to laundry product marketing manager Grant Stevens. Mr Stevens said, “We’re replacing that [Westinghouse] with Electrol…
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