STOCKHOLM, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Husqvarna Group has
introduced a short-time working program for employees in
Sweden. The program covers
approximately 900 employees and includes temporarily reduced
working hours by 20 percent. Production is continuing at
all Husqvarna Group plants in Sweden.
"We continue to closely monitor the development of the Covid-19
situation and have introduced a range of measures to safeguard the
health and safety of our employees as well as for adjusting our
cost base. Furthermore, activities are underway in additional
countries to minimize the effects of this challenging situation"
says Leigh Dagberg, Senior Vice President, People &
Organization, Husqvarna Group.
Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group is a global leading producer of outdoor power
products and innovative solutions for forest, park and garden care.
Products include chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawn mowers and
ride-on lawn mowers. The Group is also the European leader in
garden watering products and a global leader in cutting equipment
and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The
Group's products and solutions are sold under brands including
Husqvarna, Gardena, McCulloch, Poulan Pro, Weed Eater, Flymo,
Zenoah and Diamant Boart via dealers and retailers to consumers and
professionals in more than 100 countries. Net sales in 2019
amounted to SEK 42bn and the Group
has around 13,000 employees in 40 countries.
For additional information, please contact:
Åsa
Larsson
Global Media and Sustainability Manager
+46-8-738-9080
press@husqvarnagroup.com
Johan Andersson,
Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
+46-702-100-451
ir@husqvarnagroup.com
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