LG Electronics to Halt Operations for 2 Weeks at Tennessee Washing Machine Factory in the U.S.
[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), LG Electronics' washing machine factory in the United States will be shut down for two weeks.
LG Electronics announced on the 27th that it has decided to suspend operations at its washing machine factory located in Clarksville, Tennessee, USA, from the 30th of this month until the 12th of next month. This is a preemptive measure by the company to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Tennessee production subsidiary in the United States is known to produce 100,000 drum and top-loading washing machines per month, employing approximately 600 people.
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LG Electronics has also extended the shutdown period of its home appliance and smartphone production plants in Noida and Pune, India, until the 14th of next month, in accordance with the Indian government's '21-day lockdown order.'
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