Category Archives: Sweden

Press Releases & News from Sweden distributed via EuropaWire

Skanska Secures EUR 40M Contract for Major Railway Station Modernization in Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a EUR 40M contract by The Railway of the Slovak Republic for the modernization of Levice and Veľké Kozmálovce railway stations in southern Slovakia. The project includes the construction of new tracks, installation of … Read the full press release

Telia Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Third Year, Reflecting Strong Sustainability Performance

(IN BRIEF) Telia has earned a spot in the top 1% of over 130,000 global companies assessed by EcoVadis for its sustainability efforts, receiving the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the third consecutive year. The company improved its score to 87/100 … Read the full press release

H&M HOME’s New Collection Brings Bambi’s Timeless Charm to Modern Living Spaces and Babywear

(IN BRIEF) H&M HOME has teamed up with Disney Home and Sanderson to launch a unique collection that reimagines Disney’s iconic Bambi character through a fusion of modern design and classic heritage. The collection, available starting January 16, 2025, features … Read the full press release

SEB’s China Financial Index Shows Decline in Business Outlook for Northern European Companies Amid Geopolitical Tensions

(IN BRIEF) SEB’s China Financial Index for 2024 revealed a drop to 52.0, indicating a challenging business environment for northern European companies operating in China. This decline, the lowest since May 2020, reflects concerns over customer demand, local competition, and … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Announces New Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen to Drive Sustainable Food Production

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has unveiled plans to open its Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, by 2027. This new facility is part of the company’s capital investment strategy and aims to support the food industry in tackling the challenges … Read the full press release

Lantmännen Invests in Groundbreaking Plant-Based Protein Plant Powered by Alfa Laval

(IN BRIEF) Lantmännen, a Swedish cooperative owned by farmers, is tackling the global protein gap by investing 105 million euros in a groundbreaking plant-based protein processing facility in Lidköping, Sweden. The plant, powered by Alfa Laval technology, will focus on … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval’s ConditionAlert™ Prevents Major Breakdown at Sicit with Predictive Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) Sicit, a company in Vicenza, Italy, specializing in converting leather tanning residues into protein hydrolysates, implemented Alfa Laval’s ConditionAlert™ solution to ensure optimal performance of their decanters. After installing the system in 2022, it proved invaluable in March … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Expands Physical Access Control Solutions with Acquisition of 3millID and Third Millennium Systems

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has announced its acquisition of 3millID Corporation and Third Millennium Systems Ltd, both specializing in physical access control solutions. These acquisitions will expand ASSA ABLOY’s offerings and support growth opportunities, particularly outside the United States. 3millID, … Read the full press release

Volvo Group Takes Bold Step Toward Decarbonization at CES 2025

(IN BRIEF) Martin Lundstedt, CEO of Volvo Group, will deliver a keynote at CES 2025, highlighting the company’s strategy for decarbonizing the transport, mobility, and infrastructure sectors. Emphasizing the urgent need for action, Lundstedt called for accelerated adoption of zero-emission … Read the full press release

Evolution AB Announces CFO Transition as Joakim Andersson Takes the Helm

(IN BRIEF) Evolution AB announced that Jacob Kaplan, the company’s CFO since 2016, will step down on February 18, 2025. Kaplan will continue to serve in an advisory role during the transition. Joakim Andersson, with extensive experience as a CFO … Read the full press release

Mutares Completes Sale of Asteri Facility Solutions to SOL Facility Services for Expansion in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Mutares has completed the sale of Asteri Facility Solutions to SOL Facility Services, with the transaction finalizing in December 2024. The sale follows a successful repositioning of Asteri, which specializes in soft facility management across Sweden and is … Read the full press release

Hexagon Expands Resilient Positioning Solutions with Acquisition of Septentrio NV

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced its acquisition of Septentrio NV, a leading provider of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. This acquisition will combine Septentrio’s advanced GNSS platform with Hexagon’s broader positioning solutions, including sensor fusion and anti-jamming technologies, enabling … Read the full press release

Swedish Cleantech Innovator Secures €22.5 Million EIB Funding to Combat PFAS Water Contamination

(IN BRIEF) Swedish cleantech company Chromafora has secured a €22.5 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its SELPAXT technology, which removes harmful PFAS chemicals from water. Backed by InvestEU, the funding will support the deployment of … Read the full press release

AFRY Secures Framework Agreement to Support Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning Agency

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has secured a framework agreement with the Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning agency (NND) to provide project and programme management services, aiding NND in the safe decommissioning of nuclear facilities and nuclear waste disposal. The four-year agreement, with a … Read the full press release

Lantmännen’s €100 Million Protein Plant to Feature Alfa Laval Technology in Sweden’s Groundbreaking Food Production Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Lantmännen is investing €100 million in a groundbreaking food production facility in Lidköping, Sweden, aimed at tackling the global protein gap. Set to begin operations in 2027, the plant will process 35,000 tonnes of yellow peas and 5,000 … Read the full press release

DSV Unveils Renewable Energy Facility in Sweden to Drive Sustainable Logistics and Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) DSV has launched its first renewable energy facilities at its Landskrona, Sweden warehouse, featuring over 100,000 square meters of rooftop solar panels generating 14 MWp of energy. The facility, capable of powering itself, charging electric vehicles, and supplying … Read the full press release

Saab to Deliver Advanced Sea Giraffe 1X Radars to Strengthen Swedish Naval Defense

(IN BRIEF) Saab has secured a SEK 340 million order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply the Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar system to the Swedish Navy. The radars, to be delivered between 2024 and 2026, will … Read the full press release

NIB Partners with Ziklo Bank AB to Boost Financing for Swedish SMEs and SMCs

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a SEK 750 million (approximately EUR 65.2 million) loan agreement with Ziklo Bank AB to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps (SMCs) in Sweden. The 7-year program will … Read the full press release

Sweden Boosts NEFCO-Managed BSAP Fund with New Contribution to Protect the Baltic Sea

(IN BRIEF) Sweden has contributed SEK 9 million (approximately EUR 765,500) to the NEFCO-managed Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) Fund, further supporting efforts to tackle environmental challenges in the Baltic Sea. Established by Sweden and Finland in 2010, the BSAP … Read the full press release

Skanska Partners on $389M I-15 Express Lanes Project to Boost Traffic Flow in California

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, alongside Coffman Specialties, has been awarded a $389 million contract to construct new express lanes on the I-15 corridor in San Bernardino, California, with Skanska’s share amounting to $336 million. Spanning 17.4 kilometers, the project includes price-managed … Read the full press release