Automotive components and wiring harnesses manufacturer Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems is reportedly poised to lay off workers at its manufacturing unit in Leszno, Poland. The plan affects 950 production staff at the facility. Completion of the measure is scheduled for June 2011, according to local media reports. After that time, the Leszno unit will only retain a technical department staffed with about 50 employees.
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The reason for the layoffs is said to be declining orders as well as the (erstwhile?) "crisis within the automotive industry." Sumitomo had previously closed down its manufacturing facility in Radwicz, Poland in 2009, which resulted in the loss of 1,200 jobs.
SOURCE: www.evertiq.com/news
