Beko’s Italian comeback: agreement ensures jobs and industrial renewal

A framework agreement has been signed between Beko Europe, the Italian government, regional authorities, and social partners regarding the industrial transformation plan for the company's sites in Italy — formerly owned by Merloni and Whirlpool, CE Report quotes ANSA.

“The agreement,” the company states, “which follows an 88% approval rate by workers' assemblies in recent days, represents a structured path for the reorganization and relaunch of the Italian plants, with the goal of ensuring long-term sustainability and competitiveness.”

Regarding Beko, "this is an important, historic agreement to effectively manage this industrial transition while safeguarding the extraordinary strength of 'Made in Italy', which, in fact, becomes the driving center in Europe for this major multinational."

This was stated by Adolfo Urso, the Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, at the conclusion of the roundtable where the agreement officially closed the Beko dispute.

“All plants will remain operational, and there will be no layoffs, though in some cases, voluntary incentivized departures may occur,” he added.