26 Apr 2025
,Italy
Recently, Black Red White, one of the leading furniture manufacturers in Poland, announced its decision to carry out collective redundancies. This decision will affect around 350 people in the first half of the year, as confirmed by the District Labor Office in Biłgoraj. The layoff process has already begun in Biłgoraj and Mielec, causing concern among employees and the local community.
The next step in the restructuring process of BRW is the end of the production of tables and chairs at the plant in Przeworsk. This decision is part of a larger cost-cutting plan to reduce production costs. Unfortunately, this means that 220 employees at the plant will be laid off. For many of them, this means not only losing their job, but also changes in the daily life of their families. The local community is also concerned about the economic future of the region, which relied heavily on the activities of the BRW plant.
The end of production in Przeworsk is just one element of a larger strategy of the company, which is trying to adapt to the dynamic changes in the furniture market. Some industry experts point to increasing competition and changing consumer preferences as key factors that BRW must face. However, the company intends to focus on further development and optimization of the production process at other locations in order to strengthen its market position.
The decision to end production in Przeworsk has been criticized by local governments and trade unions, who are concerned about the social and economic consequences of the layoffs. In response to these concerns, BRW has committed to supporting the dismissed employees by organizing training and helping them find new employment.
BRW from Biłgoraj is not only one of the largest manufacturers, but also distributors of furniture and interior design items in Poland. The company is known for its wide range of products, available in 350 stores across the country, making it one of the key players in the Polish furniture market. Black Red White furniture is popular with customers thanks to its high quality and competitive price.
Despite current difficulties, the company continues to work to maintain its strong position in the market. It plans to develop its distribution network and strengthen its image by investing in marketing and product innovation. In the long term, BRW also plans to enter new foreign markets, which could benefit both the company and the Polish economy.
Nevertheless, the current restructuring situation requires the company to make difficult decisions. The BRW management is trying to find a balance between the need to cut costs while maintaining its competitive position and taking care of the well-being of its employees. This is a delicate issue that will require further negotiations and dialog with the parties involved.
The trade union “Solidarność” is also involved in the current situation at BRW's plants and has confirmed the start of the layoff process. The union is actively monitoring the progress of the company's actions while calling for the protection of workers' rights. Solidarność is striving to find solutions that will mitigate the impact of the layoffs on employees and their families.
Meanwhile, all parties involved are looking to the future with hope, expressing their desire for a positive outcome to this difficult situation. For many of the dismissed employees, the support of both the local authorities and BRW will be crucial in this transitional period. Everyone is counting on the success of the restructuring, which will allow Black Red White to regain its position as market leader and the local community to rebuild its economic stability.
