Elmia AB will now use the government grant to short-term permits a larger part of the employees so that they can be quickly recalled when the needs arise again. As of April 1, more than 70 of the approximately 90 employees will be short-term permits to varying degrees.

- We are doing what we can to get stronger out of this challenging situation that also affects the hospitality industry and jobs in our region. We are convinced that the demand for the human meeting with experiences, exchange of experiences, innovations and business development will be a great close-up pandemic and its consequences, ”writes Lotta Frenssen, CEO Elmia in a press release.

- At this stage it is important that we gather energy and use the resources of the local residents wisely and efficiently. Increased cooperation between the municipal companies and the municipal administrations is now required to meet the needs and situations arising from the sub-pandemic, writes Ilan De Basso, chairman of RådhusAB, which owns the companies in Jönköping municipality where Elmia AB is a member.