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What's going on at Barloworld... Southeast

What is going on with Barloworld in the southeast area?
Several Techs laid off in several branches across Southeast region and closing some of their locations.
  • Posted 2 Aug 2008 00:02
  • Modified 2 Aug 2008 10:04 by poster
  • Discussion started by roadrat
  • North Carolina, United States
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They closed down the Hickory NC Branch and laid off some Techs. There a few resident Techs working out of Charlotte.
There were layoffs in 2 other states. I have not heard any positive comments about their management style.
  • Posted 5 Aug 2008 09:35
  • Reply by roadrat
  • North Carolina, United States
"ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?"
Do you know which locations if any that they are closing?
  • Posted 5 Aug 2008 00:40
  • Reply by rob1
  • North Carolina, United States
About 2 years ago Barolworld (South Africa) gave a directive to Barloworld - Lift Trucks in the USA (or SE region) they must achieve a minimum of 20% ROA or ROI (can't recall which) and gave them two years to do so or.............. I have friends in low places and they shared with me the document.
They brought in new managment in the Atlanta area (most of which came from the land of the Queen) or at least had teh acccent of the same). Sure enough many folks bailed out - sales adminstrative, etc. My neighbor who worked for them over 10 years was one to do so & she liked her job until the management change.

Business ain't too good in Atlanta area, the 2 year edict is up. You can take it from there.
  • Posted 4 Aug 2008 23:16
  • Reply by johnr_j
  • Georgia, United States
"Have An Exceptional Day!"

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