65 House of Waterford employees to be affected by temporary halts in production

65 House of Waterford workers are set to be affected by a temporary slowdown in production across Fiskars Group, the Finnish parent company behind House of Waterford.

A statement from Fiskars Group said that short-term measures were taking place in order to address “elevated inventory levels” in key markets. The measures are due to come into effect throughout February 2026.

Factory tours will not be available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays throughout February. Tours will continue on Thursdays and Fridays.

Factory tours are planned to resume their regular seven-day-a-week schedule in March.

“House of Waterford is a site of key importance to Fiskars Group and Waterford,” said the Fiskars Group statement.

“It serves as a centre for our high end crystal production, where mouth blown, hand cut, sculpted, and engraved pieces are crafted by skilled artisans.

“These techniques, refined over generations, remain at the heart of Waterford’s identity.

“This living tradition reflects our commitment to craftsmanship and the House of Waterford’s role in our heritage and operations.

“We will keep our employees, partners and local stakeholders informed throughout this period.”