Sports Equipment Manufacturer to Lay Off 180 Workers

Begunje na Gorenjskem, 29 October - The Skimar group, which comprises ski manufacturer Elan, yachting manufacturer Elan Marine and sports equipment maker Elan Inventa, will dismiss 180 of its 800 employees due to problems caused by the decline in the yachting and ski markets and the financial crisis. Workers' representatives are surprised by the number.