Category Archives: Sweden

Press Releases & News from Sweden distributed via EuropaWire

Ericsson Strengthens AI-Driven Network Automation Leadership with #1 Ranking from ABI Research

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has been named the overall leader in ABI Research’s ranking of 5G RAN Automation Platform vendors, with its Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform securing the top position in both overall and implementation categories. The evaluation assessed innovation and … Read the full press release

Hexagon Advances Planned Separation of Octave Intelligence with Public Form 10 Filing and Dual Nasdaq Listing Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced that its planned spin-off entity, Octave Intelligence Limited, has publicly filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking a key milestone in the proposed separation. The move is intended … Read the full press release

Telia Norway Secures Top Position in National Mobile Network Benchmark for Second Consecutive Year with 830-Point Performance Score

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has been named the country’s best mobile network for the second consecutive year following an extensive benchmark by Rohde & Schwarz. Achieving a Network Performance Score of 830 out of 1,000, Telia outperformed other leading Norwegian … Read the full press release

Neste Expands Its Nordic Logistics Footprint with New Lubricants Warehouse in Jönköping Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Neste has opened its own lubricants warehouse in Jönköping, Sweden, to improve delivery speed and service for its industrial, agricultural, and consumer customers, strengthening its presence in the Nordic market while supporting its high-performance, OEM-approved lubricant portfolio and … Read the full press release

Hexagon Enables Red Bull Ford Powertrains to Deliver First In-House Formula 1 Hybrid Engine for 2026 Season

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has been instrumental in the development of Red Bull Ford Powertrains’ first in-house 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid Formula 1 power unit, providing ultra-precise metrology, digital inspection and trackside measurement capabilities that have enabled Oracle Red Bull Racing … Read the full press release

IKEA Global Study Reveals How Screens, Space and Time Pressure Are Redefining Where and How People Eat

(IN BRIEF) A major new global study by IKEA, based on more than 31,000 respondents across 31 countries, reveals that traditional dining habits are shifting, with nearly one in five people now eating dinner on the sofa and fewer than … Read the full press release

Leica Geosystems Launches Leica Xsight360 in North America to Strengthen AI-Driven Jobsite Safety and Machine Awareness

(IN BRIEF) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has launched its Leica Xsight360 safety awareness solution in the U.S. and Canada, strengthening its construction safety portfolio alongside the existing Dynamic 3D Avoidance Zone system developed with Xwatch Safety Solutions. Xsight360 uses … Read the full press release

Salzgitter Launches ScanLoop Circular Steel Project with Volvo Cars to Cut Emissions and Strengthen Resource Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter and Volvo Cars have expanded their closed-loop cooperation through the ScanLoop project, under which high-quality steel scrap from Volvo’s Olofström plant is sorted, compacted, and transported by low-emission rail back to Salzgitter for remelting and reuse in … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures USD 77 Million Contract to Rebuild Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a USD 77 million contract by Hillsborough County Public Schools to demolish and rebuild Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa, Florida, creating a shared, modern campus with the neighbouring Just Elementary School that will … Read the full press release

Gandalf Distribution Launches Easyride, a New Nordic Electric Scooter Brand

(IN BRIEF) Gandalf Distribution AB, part of ELKO Group, has launched Easyride, a new Nordic electric scooter brand developed in partnership with NAVEE and set to go on sale in early March 2026 under the label “Powered by NAVEE”. Designed … Read the full press release

Indra Leads Multinational REACT II Programme to Advance Europe’s Airborne Electronic Attack Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Indra is coordinating the European REACT II programme, a major multinational R&D initiative focused on developing future Airborne Electronic Attack capabilities, following the signing of a co-funding and management agreement by OCCAR on behalf of seven participating nations. … Read the full press release

IKEA Talents 2025 Celebrates Global Creativity With Malaysian Team Taking Top Honour

(IN BRIEF) IKEA Talents 2025 brought co-workers from around the world to Älmhult, Sweden, for a global food competition aligned with IKEA’s Cooking & Eating focus, culminating in a win for Fatin Badrul Hisham and Nurul Fatihah Binti Rosli from … Read the full press release

EIB and Hemsö deepen cooperation to modernise climate-friendly schools, healthcare and public-service infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted a €200 million loan to Hemsö Fastigheter to finance nine projects involving new and renovated energy-efficient public buildings across Sweden, Finland, and Germany, including schools, a health centre, an ice rink, and … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY strengthens its Global Solutions business with acquisition of student accommodation access control provider NSP Security

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired UK-based NSP Security, a specialist in electronic access control solutions primarily serving the student accommodation sector, strengthening its hospitality and smart access portfolio. The acquisition brings additional technological capabilities and growth potential to ASSA … Read the full press release

Telia Norway and ice agree to create jointly owned mobile radio access network to improve national coverage and efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway and Lyse, owner of the mobile operator ice, have agreed to create a 50/50 jointly owned company that will combine their mobile radio access networks in Norway, with operations expected to start in Q2 2026, while … Read the full press release

New Swedish funding strengthens Nefco’s role in rebuilding Ukraine with focus on decentralisation and environmental resilience

(IN BRIEF) Sweden has pledged an additional SEK 700 million (approximately EUR 65 million) to Nefco to support Ukraine’s green recovery, bringing total Swedish funding for Nefco’s programme to EUR 82.3 million, with a focus on sustainable waste management, decentralisation, … Read the full press release

Enea and Digis Squared strengthen global partnership with major Tier-1 operator deployment in the Middle East and North Africa

(IN BRIEF) Enea and Digis Squared have achieved a major milestone in their global partnership by delivering an integrated traffic management and deep packet inspection solution for a Tier-1 mobile network operator in the Middle East and North Africa. Leveraging … Read the full press release

Lenzing Takes Controlling Stake in TreeToTextile to Accelerate Scale-Up of Next-Generation Sustainable Fiber Technology

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group has acquired a controlling majority stake in Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB through a share issuance, strengthening its position in sustainable, wood-based specialty fibers and securing access to a highly scalable next-generation fiber technology. The move … Read the full press release

Volvo Construction Equipment Completes SEK 7 Billion Acquisition of Swecon and Integrates Retail Operations Across Northern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Construction Equipment has completed its acquisition of Swecon after receiving approval from the European Commission, taking over Swecon’s operations in Sweden, Germany, and the Baltic countries, including Entrack, in a deal valued at SEK 7 billion. The … Read the full press release

New Vattenfall Research Highlights Rising Consumer Commitment to Fossil-Free Energy and Lasting Changes in Everyday Habits

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s latest Energy Barometer reveals that while European consumers are broadly optimistic about the energy transition, most believe stronger government support is needed to drive meaningful progress. The survey, conducted by Statista across five countries, shows that half … Read the full press release