Category Archives: Sweden

Press Releases & News from Sweden distributed via EuropaWire

Alfa Laval and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech Strengthen Collaboration to Advance Ammonia Fuel Systems for Dual-Fuel Vessels

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval Korea Ltd. has signed an MOU with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech to advance the development of safe and reliable ammonia fuel system solutions for dual-fuel vessels, reinforcing their shared commitment to low-carbon marine technologies. The partnership combines … Read the full press release

Scania strengthens global strategy and commercial focus with senior leadership changes

(IN BRIEF) Scania has announced three new Executive Vice Presidents as part of a major organisational transformation aimed at increasing agility, strengthening customer focus and ensuring long-term competitiveness in a fast-changing global transport industry. The company will unify Sales and … Read the full press release

Volvo Construction Equipment Expands European Manufacturing with New Excavator Facility to Boost Capacity and Strengthen Regional Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Construction Equipment is expanding its European manufacturing network with a new crawler excavator assembly facility in Eskilstuna, Sweden, reinforcing its strategic focus on excavators and meeting increasing regional demand. The 30,000 m² plant is designed to enhance … Read the full press release

EQT Foundation Backs UK Startup Milvus Advanced as It Develops High-Performance Nanomaterials to Replace Rare Metals in Energy Technologies

(IN BRIEF) EQT Foundation has invested €200,000 in Milvus Advanced as part of a £5 million Seed round supporting the UK startup’s development of nanomaterials that can replace scarce platinum group metals in clean energy technologies. Milvus’s platform uses abundant … Read the full press release

Capacity-Building Programme Backed by Sweden and Nefco Strengthens Ukraine’s Reconstruction Workforce and Promotes Circular Demolition Practices

(IN BRIEF) Nefco is supporting a Swedish-funded demolition training programme in Finland for five Ukrainians, including three women, to help strengthen Ukraine’s sustainable reconstruction capabilities. Delivered in partnership with Lotus Demolition, the training covers safe and circular demolition practices, safety … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Divests UK Electricity Distribution Arm to Eclipse Power, Strengthens Focus on Fossil-Free Investments

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has agreed to sell its UK Independent Distribution Network Operator business, Vattenfall Networks Ltd, to Eclipse Power Limited, part of the Octopus Sky Fund. Since its launch in 2018, Vattenfall IDNO has become a key operator in … Read the full press release

Industry Partnership Drives Fossil-Free Steel Innovation as EAB Adopts SSAB Zero™ for Global Products

(IN BRIEF) Swedish steelmaker SSAB has entered a new partnership with EAB to supply fossil-free steel — including SSAB Zero™ — for EAB’s core product lines, which include warehouse fittings, industrial doors, and steel building systems. EAB is already using … Read the full press release

Scania Deepens Clean Transport Research Through Real-World Hydrogen Truck Testing with Asko

(IN BRIEF) Scania is expanding its clean-transport research through a new phase of its Pilot Partner programme, collaborating with Asko Norge AS to test hydrogen fuel cell trucks under real-world conditions, even as battery-electric transport remains its primary long-term strategy. … Read the full press release

Swedish Industry Giants Join Forces with Vattenfall to Expand Fossil-Free Power at Ringhals

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and Industrikraft have formalized a partnership to develop new nuclear power in Sweden, with Industrikraft acquiring a 20% share in Videberg Kraft AB and investing SEK 400 million. The consortium, which includes leading Swedish companies such as … Read the full press release

EIF strengthens inclusive innovation with €20 million investment in Unconventional Ventures Fund II

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €20 million in Unconventional Ventures Fund II, a Danish-Swedish impact fund supporting start-ups founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs in sectors like climate, health, and education. The investment contributes to the fund’s €50 … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Receives Planning Approval for Nordlicht 2 Offshore Wind Farm, Advancing One of Germany’s Largest Renewable Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has received final planning approval from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) for its Nordlicht 2 offshore wind farm, completing the permitting for the 1.6 GW Nordlicht cluster in the German North Sea. Comprising 44 turbines … Read the full press release

Nokia Expands 5G Partnership with Telia to Power Next-Generation Connectivity Across the Nordics and Baltics

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has signed an extended partnership with Telia to enhance 5G capabilities across the Nordic and Baltic regions, deploying its cloud-native 5G Standalone Core in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and Lithuania. The agreement also includes the use of … Read the full press release

Finnish Ministry Commissions AFRY to Explore Pathways for Expanding Nuclear Power

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been commissioned by Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to conduct a comprehensive study evaluating future nuclear energy options in the country. The research will cover investment models for small modular reactors, large nuclear facilities, … Read the full press release

Sandvik Expands U.S. Digital Manufacturing Presence with Acquisition of QTE Manufacturing Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has strengthened its digital manufacturing portfolio with the acquisition of QTE Manufacturing Solutions, a U.S. reseller of Mastercam software and related products from Verisurf and Vericut. The Missouri-based company, which serves manufacturers across the Midwest, will join … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval unveils compact once-through steam generator to advance renewable heat storage technology

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has launched a new once-through steam generator designed for molten salt energy storage systems, integrating economizer, evaporator, superheater, and steam drum functions into a compact, all-in-one unit. The system enables efficient steam generation in small-scale power-to-heat … Read the full press release

Saab strengthens UAE partnership with GlobalEye, Gripen E, and new defence systems showcased in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Saab will participate in the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central from 17–21 November, showcasing its latest defence and security systems. Key highlights include the Gripen E fighter jet, GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, Giraffe 1X radar, and Deployable … Read the full press release

EIB grants €100 million loan to Holmen to expand wind power and strengthen Sweden’s clean-energy transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is lending €100 million to Swedish forest-industry group Holmen to finance the expansion of its onshore wind projects in northern Sweden. The investment will increase renewable energy production to meet rising demand from energy-intensive … Read the full press release

Harvard Scholar Naomi Oreskes Awarded 2025 Volvo Environment Prize for Groundbreaking Work on Science, Climate Change, and Public Trust

(IN BRIEF) Naomi Oreskes, Harvard University professor and internationally recognized historian of science, has been named the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize laureate for her influential research on climate change, scientific consensus, and public trust in science. Known for co-authoring Merchants … Read the full press release

SSAB and Vattenfall Advance HYBRIT Collaboration with Groundbreaking Fossil-Free Infrastructure Project

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has signed an agreement with Vattenfall to supply 120 tonnes of fossil-free steel for the world’s first large-scale dam gate produced with near-zero carbon emissions. The steel, derived from fossil-free sponge iron developed through the HYBRIT initiative … Read the full press release

ELKO Named Official Distributor of STORViX Smart Storage Solutions Across the Baltics and Greece

(IN BRIEF) ELKO Group has formed a new partnership with Swedish company STORViX, becoming the official distributor of its intelligent data storage solutions in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Greece. The collaboration centers on STORViX’s AiRE IntelligentFiler, a unified AI-powered platform … Read the full press release