Ericsson closes telecom cable business

Charlee Gothard
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354 jobs lost as company blames decline in copper cable market

Ericsson has announced it plans to close its copper telecoms cable manufacturing facility in Sweden, at the cost of 354 jobs. "The decision is based on the fact that Ericsson's production of tel...

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