Fiskars’ regional distribution center operations in Germany will be transferred to a new distribution center in the Netherlands

Fiskars Corporation
Press Release
June 2, 2016 at 16:00 EET

Fiskars’ regional distribution center operations in Germany will be transferred to a new distribution center in the Netherlands

The employee consultations at the regional distribution center in Germany have been concluded

The employee consultations, started in February 2016, relating to the transfer of the regional distribution center in Germany have been concluded. The distribution center operations will be transferred to a partner operated distribution center in the Netherlands.

The consultations concerned all employees in the distribution center in Germany. As a result of the negotiations, the total reduction of positions is 24.

These changes are a part of the Supply Chain 2017 restructuring program with a target to improve competitiveness of Fiskars manufacturing operations and distribution network.

Media and analyst contacts:
Maija Taimi, Head of Corporate Communications and Corporate Responsibility, tel. +358 204 39 5031, communications@fiskars.com
 

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