Swiss multinational firm closing Phoenix solar plant, moving jobs to Europe

The logo of Swiss engineering group ABB is seen in Baden near Zurich, Switzerland, in this July 14, 2015 file photo. REUTERS:Arnd Wiegmann:Files
The logo of Swiss engineering group ABB is seen in Baden near Zurich, Switzerland, in this July 14, 2015 file photo. REUTERS:Arnd Wiegmann:Files

By Mike Sunnucks | Phoenix Business Journal

ABB Ltd. is closing a solar manufacturing plant in Phoenix and is moving those operations and jobs to Latvia and Italy.

Zurich-based ABB makes solar inverters at the Phoenix production plant south of Sky Harbor International Airport near University Drive and Interstate 10. The company is also one of the backers of the Swiss-made Solar Impulse airplane.

ABB has officially reported 89 layoffs in Phoenix to the state of Arizona under federal rules requiring employers to report major job cuts.

ABB will maintain some sales and service operations at the Phoenix office.

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