The production facility has 850 employees.
Group officials said the production halt was a short-term measure allowing it to adjust production to be in line with expected sales volumes.
“Authorities globally have imposed strict countermeasures, including the closure of industrial activities, retail shops and cross-border transit. This development has caused a sharp decrease in demand and the possibility to produce goods,” the group said.
Electrolux has import and wholesale operations in Romania aside from production. All local operations are grouped under Electrolux Romania, which had a turnover of RON700 million in 2018, the most recent available.