Indoor Group's recent bankruptcy declaration has left more than 80 employees of Lahti's Asko sofa factory without jobs, contributing to the region's troubling unemployment figures. The district court of Helsinki placed both Indoor Group and its subsidiary, Insofa Oy, which operates Asko's sofa factory, into bankruptcy. This news comes amid escalating economic challenges in Lahti, where unemployment rates are among the highest in Finland's major cities, compounded by other recent business failures such as Sinuhe bakery's bankruptcy in December that similarly affected local employment.

Many in Lahti have been blindsided by the sudden announcement of Indoor Group's bankruptcy, particularly the workers at Asko's sofa factory who were left in the dark about the company's financial struggles. The communication from the company has been minimal, failing to keep staff, customers, and the media informed about the situation. Efforts by Yle to contact leaders of Indoor Group for comments have been unsuccessful, leaving employees in a state of uncertainty regarding their futures.

The ongoing crisis in Lahti's job market highlights broader economic issues facing the area, as the local government also announced job cuts that will eliminate positions in the city. The challenges posed by increased unemployment and business closures are prompting concerns about the long-term economic viability of Lahti and the need for urgent interventions to support affected workers and revive the local economy.