ABB, the multinational power electronics company, has said that it is to close the manufacturing operations at its Phoenix production plant in the U.S., with a reported 89 jobs under threat. Spokeswoman for ABB U.S., Melissa London, confirmed the cuts but did not wish to be drawn on the exact numbers of jobs affected. However, under federal rules companies in Arizona must officially report major job cuts to authorities, and local media in the state are reporting that 89 layoffs have been announced. The production plant is located near to Sky Harbor International Airport, and while London said that the facility will stay open to support some sales and service operations, the manufacturing jobs will move to Europe - specifically Estonia ...Den vollständigen Artikel lesen ...