Valmet Automotive slashes 1,000+ jobs amid auto industry downturn
Valmet Automotive slashes 1,000+ jobs amid auto industry downturn
Valmet Automotive slashes 1,000+ jobs amid auto industry downturn
Valmet Automotive has announced large-scale workforce cuts affecting over a thousand employees. The Finnish company, now majority-owned by the government, faces a downturn in the global automotive sector. CEO Pasi Rannus stressed that reducing hours was prioritised over outright redundancies. The crisis began with the loss of a major contract to produce Mercedes vehicles. This triggered the need for significant staffing adjustments. Up to 235 workers will lose their jobs, while 860 others will see reduced hours or temporary suspensions.
In late October, Valmet Automotive reached a preliminary agreement with Patria. Plans were then announced to repurpose the plant for military equipment production. However, details on production volumes and new assembly line timelines remain undisclosed. The company currently employs 1,300 people in Finland. The layoffs and reduced hours follow a prolonged slump in the automotive industry. The shift towards military production marks a strategic change for the business.
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