Category Archives: Sweden

Press Releases & News from Sweden distributed via EuropaWire

Uppsala and Umeå University releases findings on how organic matter plays a central role for mercury methylation

In a collaborative effort, researchers at Uppsala and Umeå University now show that the formation of methylmercury in sediment is controlled by the molecular composition of the organic matter. The study has been published in Nature Communications. Umeå, Sweden, 14-Feb-2017 … Read the full press release

Ericsson introduces its new Security Manager product to automate protection of assets across multiple ICT domains

Ericsson Security Manager enables security orchestration for all ICT domains A tool that automates security management according to policies – continuous monitoring of threats, vulnerabilities, risks and compliance with capability to do automated remediation Supports out-of-the-box security for telco cloud operations, … Read the full press release

Electrolux to acquire Anova, the U.S. based provider of Anova Precision Cooker

STOCKHOLM, 08-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Electrolux today announced it has agreed to acquire Anova, the U.S. based provider of the Anova Precision Cooker, an innovative connected device for sous vide cooking that enables restaurant-quality results in the home. The acquisition provides … Read the full press release

Telia Company acquires Fält Communications AB, a leading company in Nordic connected public transportation market

STOCKHOLM, 03-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Telia Company accelerates its activities within the Smart Cities space by acquiring Fält Communications AB (Fältcom), a leading and well established company in the growing Nordic connected public transportation market. “Fältcom is a market leader in … Read the full press release

Telia merges its Lithuanian operations under one legal entity Telia Lietuva

STOCKHOLM, 03-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On February 1, Telia Company’s Lithuanian operations Teo, Omnitel and Baltic Data Center will merge into one legal entity under the name Telia Lietuva. The change is a logical outcome of the integration process which started … Read the full press release

Leading provider of computer-aided engineering (CAE) solutions, MSC Software to be acquired by Hexagon AB

STOCKHOLM, 03-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, today announced an agreement to acquire MSC Software (“MSC”), a leading provider of computer-aided engineering (CAE) … Read the full press release

Sektor becomes Axis distributor for New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand, 03-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Axis Communications the market leader in network video appoints Sektor as New Zealand distributor. Under the agreement Sektor will distribute the entire range of Axis network cameras, access control, IP audio and video … Read the full press release

Hiab announces the appointment of Scott Hall as Senior Vice President, Sales & Services

Malmö, Sweden, 02-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, has appointed Scott Hall as Senior Vice President, Sales & Services as of 24 January 2017. Scott Hall will lead Hiab’s global Sales & Services function and drive sales and … Read the full press release

Swedish company Wibax Ab acquires Neste’s terminal in Pietarsaari

ESPOO, 02-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste has sold its terminal in Pietarsaari to the Swedish company Wibax Ab. The terminal has not been used for Neste’s own operations for many years because the tanks and other facilities are not suitable for … Read the full press release

Kährs Group to supply wood flooring to Sweden and Norway in the next four years

Malmö, Sweden, 31-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Kährs Group, a Triton Fund III company, has signed an agreement with JM AB to supply wood flooring in Sweden and Norway. The agreement involves the delivery of wood flooring to JM’s new construction of … Read the full press release

EU pays tribute to series favorites and address key Digital Single Market policy issues

Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland, 30-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Parliament witnessed the power of Nordic drama series during a fascinating event organized by the EBU’s Nordic Members on Tuesday 24 January. EU deciders paid tribute to some of their favorite series … Read the full press release

Chinese government grants NEVS’ application for electric vehicle production at its manufacturing plant in Tianjin

Trollhättan, Sweden, 26-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Chinese government has today approved NEVS’ application to start production of electric vehicles in its manufacturing plant in Tianjin. – I am very grateful for the approval we now have received for the electric … Read the full press release

Saab announces Curaçao Ports Authority and KTK now operate with its KleinPort port management information system

STOCKHOLM, 26-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Defence and security company Saab has announced that, as of 1 January 2017, the Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA) and its tug operating affiliate KTK, are officially in operation with their new KleinPort port management information system. … Read the full press release

Saab increases stake to 25 per cent in Akaer

STOCKHOLM, 26-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Defence and security company Saab has acquired another 10 per cent of shares, reaching 25 per cent of stakes, in Akaer, one of the largest companies within development of aeronautical projects in Brazil. In conjunction with … Read the full press release

PostNord appoints Charlotte Svensson as Head of Business Area Communication Services effective August 2017

SOLNA, 25-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Charlotte Svensson will replace Andreas Falkenmark as Head of Business Area Communication Services and member of PostNord’s Group Executive Team. Charlotte Svensson is currently with the Bonnier Group, where she is Head of reader revenues and … Read the full press release

Rethinking Care Sweden AB now the largest shareholder in Carefindy AB

LUND, 23-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Rethinking Care Sweden AB immediately becomes the largest shareholder in Carefindy AB; a recently started subsidiary, owned by GWS Production AB. In January 2016, GWS Production AB (GWS) announced the development of an app service, containing … Read the full press release

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven to receive Germany’s Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on 31 January, 2017

STOCKHOLM, 20-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On Tuesday 31 January, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven will receive Germany’s Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel. Talks between the two will primarily address the future of the EU and current issues such as security and migration. … Read the full press release

Volvo Construction Equipment to move its headquarters from Brussels, Belgium to Gothenburg, Sweden

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has today announced that the company’s global headquarters will move from its current location in Brussels, Belgium to Gothenburg, Sweden. The relocation will facilitate closer cooperation with the Group’s other business areas and allow for … Read the full press release

Vattenfall appoints Markus Friberg Director of Media Relations and Editorial, Nordic

STOCKHOLM, 11-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Markus Friberg has been appointed Director of Media Relations and Editorial Nordic, Corporate and EU in Vattenfall. Besides working with traditional media, he will also be responsible for the editorial work in Vattenfall’s channels and social … Read the full press release

Vattenfall to acquire the project company PNE WIND Atlantis I GmbH from PNE WIND AG

STOCKHOLM, 11-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall has signed an agreement to acquire the project company “PNE WIND Atlantis I GmbH“ from PNE WIND AG. The sale and purchase agreement, which is still subject to various closing conditions, includes a purchase price … Read the full press release