Business in Russia

Volvo Cars / Polestar (Owned by China’s Geely)
Brands: Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co.
European Manufacturing: Belgium, Sweden (some Volvo models).
Battery Sourcing: CATL (China), LG Chem (Poland), future Northvolt (Sweden).
Estimated nr. of European Jobs: ~40,000+ (direct and supply chain).
Privacy Concerns: Moderate to High – Geely ownership raises data security concerns.

Arçelik
Employees: Around 30,000
Known for: Affordable and reliable washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators under brands like Beko and Grundig.
Website: https://www.arcelikglobal.com

Gorenje
Employees: Around 11,000
Known for: Stylish washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators; combining design with functionality.
Website: https://www.gorenje.com

Smeg
Employees: About 4,000
Known for: Stylish retro-designed refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, known for aesthetics and performance.
Website: https://www.smeg.com