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Motorhome and caravan dealer Skandic & Nordic closes after over 20 years

26.02.2026 20:00 1 min 1 source РУС
shz.de DEU
Motorhome and caravan dealer Skandic & Nordic closes after over 20 years
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The motorhome and caravan dealer Skandic & Nordic in Handewitt is shutting down. Following an insolvency filing in December, attempts to rescue the business were unsuccessful, and the company will close at the end of the month, resulting in 18 job losses.

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Motorhome and caravan dealer Skandic & Nordic closes after over 20 years

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