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Leoni cuts workforce at Romanian plant amid declining electric vehicle demand

July 23, 2024

German automotive wiring manufacturer Leoni has announced plans to reduce the workforce at its factory in Bistriţa, central Romania, two months after it closed a smaller production unit in the country. 

Leoni will cut its workforce by 10%, impacting approximately 360 employees out of its 3,600-strong team. 

This decision is driven by a significant drop in orders for electric vehicles (EVs). 

"In the economic context generated by the drastic decline in orders...

The text of this article has been partially taken from the publication:
https://www.romania-insider.com/leoni-cuts-workforce-romanian-plant-july-2024
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