Stihl mass furlough at Virginia beach

[sawfun]

I just read the article from WSWS.org

 

[weimedog]

yeah, it's all over. Rather hear it from a more official source, especially if it was done as was described in that article

 

[weimedog]

https://www.pressreader.com/usa/daily-press/20230825/281535115546219

 

[Breckinridge Elkins]

Is the Virginia Beach facility the battery powered tool factory?

 

[jcallahan2]

A link to News Channel 13 video about the layoffs :



There's also another link on this website about the layoffs:

https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/stihl-announces-layoffs.369491/.


Not sure what think anymore, the outdoor power market is turning upside down. Along with the Stihl and Husky news that has been out I heard this morning that Briggs and Stratton are discontinuing the Simplicity and Snapper brands, not sure if its legit or not. I know that these two brands don't make chainsaws, but their news shows goes along with the trend that we are seeing industry wide.

Edit.....Might just be zero turns, not sure yet??

https://www.rurallifestyledealer.co...riggs,consumer preferences and needs change."
Taryl,the guy in video plays a goof at times, but he he does know what he is talking about.

 

[HarleyT]

It will be a long winter for everyone.