The Latest on Swedish appliance maker Electrolux closing factory in Memphis, Tennessee: plant (all times local):3:50 p.m. The mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, says he is disappointed with the decision by appliance maker Electrolux to close its factory there. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says he heard about the announcement in a news release "after being told a month ago that the plant wasn't closing." ———12:56 p.m.Swedish appliance maker Electrolux says it is stopping production at its Memphis, Tennessee, factory while investing $250 million in a separate facility in the state. Electrolux said production at the Memphis facility is expected to continue through 2020.

Source: ABC News January 31, 2019 21:45 UTC