The Swedish company’s announcement on Wednesday was “regrettable”, since only a few months ago there were indications of new developments and investments planned at the plant, he said, adding that the news had come as a surprise.

Free-standing refrigerators manufactured at the plant were sold mainly in Scandinavian countries, and this market has seen a big contraction, he said.

Existing production capacity will be maintained this year by Electrolux, which is retaining its employees until then, Czomba noted.