Last year, the company’s net loss widened to RON9.6 million (EUR1.9 million) from RON2.6 million (some EUR530,000) in 2024, public data show. Apulum had an average of 637 employees in 2025, 301 fewer than in the previous year.
The Alba Iulia-based manufacturer exports throughout Europe and to Mexico, and through IKEA, its main customer, its products also reach North America, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea, according to information previously provided by the company.
Apulum’s products are also sold in the Metro, Carrefour, and Tesco retail chains. It exports over 90% of the Alba Iulia factory’s production, according to the latest available data.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)