Electrolux Group Expands Operations in South Carolina and Tennessee
01/31/2018
The company plans to step up “a strategic initiative to drive profitable growth in North America with new lines of innovative Frigidaire kitchen products.”
“The company’s expansion also includes modernizing its manufacturing operation in Springfield, Tennessee. The company will invest approximately $250 million and create a new line of freestanding cooking products.
Construction in Springfield will begin late 2018 and continue into 2020. The company will modernize the plant and create the opportunity to expand production by adding 400,000 square feet (37,000 m2) for manufacturing capacity. Construction in Anderson was started during 2017 and is expected to be completed in 2019.
This adds to a previously decided investment of approximately USD 250 million in a new range of products and manufacturing processes at the Anderson facility. The two investments, in combination with others, will provide a new range of innovative kitchen products tailored for the Frigidaire consumer, delivering consistent, great tasting results.
As a result of the consolidation into Anderson, the company will cease production at its St. Cloud, Minnesota facility. Production is expected to continue through 2019. The company will take a restructuring charge of approximately $75 million in the first quarter of 2018.
"We are committed to the Frigidaire brand, our U.S. manufacturing base and are investing approximately $500 million in our business' growth areas while also simplifying our operations," said Alan Shaw, Head of Electrolux Major Appliances North America. "This is a difficult announcement for our Minnesota teammates. We are committed to supporting them and are announcing this two years in advance to provide transition time."
Electrolux is increasing its level of capital expenditure investments to drive targeted growth over the coming three to four years, particularly in North America and Latin America, officials said. Investments will be focused on product development, automation and innovation.
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