SKF confirms closure of Luton factory
Gothenburg, 17 October 2023: Following a consultation process with employees and union representatives, SKF confirms the proposed closure of its factory in Luton, UK. The proposal was made in May 2023 as part of a consolidation of the Group’s spherical roller bearing manufacturing to secure the long-term competitiveness on the European markets.
The Luton factory employs approximately 300 people and will be closed for production by the end of 2024 in a staged process.
David Johansson, President, Industrial Region Europe Middle East and Africa, says: “Following a comprehensive