- It is with sadness in my heart that we were forced to make the decision to start negotiations to close the factory in Sundsvall.

We are aware that this affects our employees and their families but also the society in which we conduct business, says Joakim Henriksson, CEO of OBOS Sweden in the press release.

The company management's explanation for the Sundsvall factory now being closed down is that the corona pandemic has hit the factory and its profitability hard.

Support for those who move

The municipal council in Sävsjö municipality, Stefan Gustafsson (KD) apologizes to Sundsvall municipality and the employees affected in the factory in Sundsvall.

He promises that the municipality will provide support to the employees who choose to move to Sävsjö.

- There is currently an addition of new apartments in the Sturevallen area, so there are good opportunities to get a new fresh home if you choose to move here, says Stefan Gustafsson.

What support can you from the municipality give the people who may want to move down from Sundsvall?

- We will have a contact person at the municipality who will be able to help find housing and provide information about schools and other services.