Natuzzi Cuts Back Production Hours

Furniture World Magazine

Natuzzi S.p.A announced that in light of the challenging business conditions affecting all major markets and the adverse currency trend that are depressing the order flow, the Company is recurring to a temporary reduction of the production working time at the Italian plants (from 8 to 5 hours per shift) starting from June 13, 2007 for thirteen weeks. ABOUT NATUZZI S.P.A. Founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Natuzzi S.p.A. designs and manufactures a broad collection of leather-upholstered residential furniture. Italy’s largest furniture manufacturer, Natuzzi is the global leader in the leather segment, exporting its innovative, high-quality sofas and armchairs to 123 markets on 5 continents. Since 1990, Natuzzi has sold its furnishings in Italy through the popular Divani & Divani by Natuzzi chain of 124 stores, and 1 Natuzzi Store. Outside Italy, the Group sells to various furniture retailers, as well as through 158 licensed Divani & Divani by