Nokia Home Communications reviews operations at Linköping site in Sweden

Nokia Home Communications has embarked on a review of operations in Linköping, Sweden. Due to changes in market needs, the plan is to align resources and personnel so that the business is further focused and well prepared for the current market as well as future business opportunities.

As a result of this process, Nokia Home Communications has begun negotiations with the personnel representatives in Linköping to discuss the possible closure of the Nokia Home Communications site in Linköping. The site employs approximately 180 employees.

The aim of Nokia Home Communications proposed operational review in Linköping is to identify further operational efficiencies, and at the same time support the Linköping employees with their needs during the negotiation process. By reacting quickly to market demands, Nokia Home Communications aims to continuously strengthen its competitiveness in the home product market.

Nokia employs approximately 53 000 people across the globe.

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Michael Smirnoff
Manager, Corporate Communications
Nokia Scandinavia
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