ENR Rankings Highlight AFRY’s Leadership in Industrial Processes and Energy Transition

ENR Rankings Highlight AFRY’s Leadership in Industrial Processes and Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has secured multiple top positions in the latest Engineering News-Record rankings, reinforcing its status as a global leader in engineering and design. The company retained first place in Pulp & Paper, climbed to third in hydro, and entered the top ten in solar generation for the first time, while ranking sixth overall in both Industrial Processes and Power. With strong sub-category performances across industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, renewables, and transmission infrastructure, the results reflect AFRY’s growing role in supporting industrial transformation and the global energy transition.

(PRESS RELEASE) SOLNA, 27-Jan-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — AFRY has strengthened its position among the world’s leading engineering and design firms after securing several high-ranking placements in the latest Engineering News-Record Global Sourcebook rankings. The results highlight the company’s continued leadership across industrial processes and power-related sectors, reflecting growing global demand for expertise that supports the energy transition and sustainable industrial development.

In the most recent rankings, AFRY retained its number one position in Pulp & Paper, advanced to third place in hydro, and entered the top ten in solar generation for the first time, ranking ninth. The company also achieved sixth place overall in both the Industrial Processes and Power categories, complemented by multiple top ten positions across a wide range of specialist sub-sectors.

AFRY’s performance in Industrial Processes demonstrates the breadth of its engineering capabilities and its role in supporting industrial transformation. In addition to its overall sixth-place ranking, the company secured top placements across several sub-categories, including first place in Pulp & Paper, third in Food & Beverage, fifth in Pharmaceuticals, seventh in Chemicals excluding petroleum, seventh in Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals, ninth in Auto Assembly Plants, and tenth in Mining.

Within the Power category, AFRY’s rankings underline its contribution to advancing the global energy transition. Alongside its sixth-place overall position, the company ranked second in Cogeneration, third in Hydro, fourth in Operations and Maintenance, and ninth in Wind Generation, Solar Generation, and Transmission and Distribution. These results reflect AFRY’s expanding role in renewable energy development, grid infrastructure, and energy system optimization.

The ENR Global Sourcebook rankings are widely regarded as a benchmark for the international engineering and construction sector, assessing companies based on revenue generated from industry-specific services performed outside their home markets. AFRY’s strong showing across multiple categories highlights its ability to deliver complex, large-scale projects while supporting clients in decarbonization, resilience, and long-term sustainability goals.

For more information, please contact:

Sari Fredriksson
Communications, AFRY
sari.fredriksson@afry.com

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