FINLAND's provider of cargo and
load handling gear Kalmar - part of Cargotec - plans to transfer the
production of forklifts from Sweden to Poland to improve efficiency and
ensure global competitiveness.
Kalmar
also plans to invest in a new, state of the art premises in Sweden and
transform the operations in southern Sweden into an innovation and technology centre.
The
new centre in Ljungby, Sweden would focus on strengthening Kalmar's expertise
in digital business development, research and development, prototype production
and testing of mobile equipment.
Additionally,
Kalmar is planning to launch a digital business development programme in
collaboration with Linneaus University in Southern Sweden.
According
to the plans, the forklift production in Lidhult, Sweden, will be moved to
Kalmar's assembly plant in Stargard, Poland in the next two
years, leading to the closing of the Lidhult operation.
"Kalmar
has begun negotiations with the unions and 190 employees in Sweden would be
affected," said Kalmar vice president Dan Pettersson.
"We
recognise that this is a difficult time for people in Lidhult. However, we must
make sure that we continue to sustain our global leadership position," he
said.
Source
: HKSG.
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