Ruukki to reorganize production at Swedish plant, to lay off 60 workers

Finnish steelmaker Ruukki announced on May 26 that it will improve the efficiency of its construction component manufacturing network by reorganizing production at the profiling plant in Anderslöv, Sweden. It is planned to switch the production of Ruukki's profiled building components from Anderslöv to other Ruukki units at Vimpeli in Finland and Zyrardow in Poland.
 
In the same context, the company also plans to discontinue color-coating line operations at the Anderslöv site and, in future, to provide similar services from other Ruukki units. The production of studs and subcontracted products used in building construction will continue in Anderslöv.
 
Employer-employee negotiations with regard to possible workforce reductions are to be initiated at the Anderslöv plant as a result of planned measures to improve efficiency. A total of around 120 persons are affected by the negotiations and it is estimated a workforce reduction of approximately 60 persons is required.
 
Ruukki has around 450 employees in Sweden.