Category Archives: Sweden

Press Releases & News from Sweden distributed via EuropaWire

Swedish-Danish company AAK to buy Unilever’s Unipro bakery and industrial oils business in Turkey

Posted on 26, July 2013 by

London/Rotterdam, 26-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever today announced that it has signed an agreement, subject to regulatory approval, to sell its Unipro bakery & industrial oils business to AAK, one of the world’s leading producers of high value-added speciality vegetable fats, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Denmark, Financial, Food & Beverage, Investment, Netherlands, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom

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Cornell University, INSEAD and WIPO released the Global Innovation Index 2013 as Switzerland ranks #1

Posted on 25, July 2013 by

Geneva, 25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The United States rejoined the five most-innovative nations and the United Kingdom moved up to the third spot while Switzerland retained its place atop the rankings in the Global Innovation Index 2013, published by Cornell University, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Finland, France, Investment, Ireland, Netherlands, Science, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom

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Nordea Q2 2013 Results: strengthened customer relations, flat costs and higher capital

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — CEO Christian Clausen’s comments on the results: “In the uncertain macroeconomic environment, we continue to deliver on our plan on income initiatives, cost efficiency and improved capital position. In the second quarter, 23,000 new relationship customers were … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Sweden

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TeliaSonera AB released its Interim Report for January-June 2013

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Positive organic sales growth and higher margin Second quarter summary Net sales in local currencies, excluding acquisitions and disposals, increased 0.4 percent. In reported currency, net sales decreased 3.9 percent to SEK 25,274 million (26,294). The addressable … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB total June 2013 sales increased by 13% compared to last year’s June

Posted on 15, July 2013 by

15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In June 2013, H&M Group total sales including VAT in local currencies increased by 13 percent compared to the same month the previous year. Sales in comparable units increased by 3 percent. Comparable units comprise the stores and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Retail, Sweden

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EC approved Swedish scheme to subsidise combined work-and-training contracts for young workers under EU State aid rules

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised a Swedish scheme to subsidise combined work-and-training contracts for young workers aged 15 to 24 (Vocational Introduction Employment) under EU State aid rules. The measure will contribute to the fight against youth … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Sweden

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Vestas first eight V112-3.0 MW offshore turbines installed on the 48MW offshore project in Kårehamn, Sweden

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The first eight V112-3.0 MW offshore turbines have been successfully installed on the 48MW offshore project in Kårehamn, Sweden. In addition the turbines were also part of the first shipment of turbines from Vestas’ pre-assembly facility in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Sweden

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Cargotec to deliver its largest model Siwertell road-mobile unloader to an undisclosed owner in South America

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A Siwertell 15 000 S road-mobile unloader will serve a grain-handling facility for an undisclosed owner in South America; it will deliver reliable bulk handling at rated capacities of up to 400t/h In December this year Cargotec will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics

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Vattenfall awarded multi million pound civil engineering contract to RJ McLeod for Clashindarroch Wind Farm

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

Wind farm investment leads to Scottish jobs boost 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vattenfall, one of Europe’s leading energy companies, boosted the North of Scotland economy today after awarding a multi million pound contract to a Dingwall construction firm. With construction starting … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Sweden, United Kingdom

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Lemminkäinen’s Swedish construction company Rekab to build SPA in Umeå, Sweeden

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Swedish construction company Rekab, which is part of the Lemminkäinen Group, has signed an agreement with the city of Umeå on the construction of a new spa in the city centre. Work will begin immediately and is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Finland, Sweden, Travel

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Fortum files complaint to EC on Swedish plans of increasing real-estate tax for hydropower

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Swedish State is planning to increase the real-estate tax for hydropower as of 2013. The tax is based on the production volumes and according to preliminary information, it will increase the share of tax from the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Law, Sweden

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SABMiller plc and Kopparberg Brewery AB sign for the licensing of Kopparberg cider products

Posted on 28, June 2013 by

28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABMiller plc and Kopparberg Brewery AB have entered into a cooperation agreement for the long term licensing of Kopparberg cider products in selected markets. All Kopparberg cider products, including Pear and Naked Apple, will be available for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Retail, Sweden, United Kingdom

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Swedish security forces relied on Cassidian’s radio technology to secure communications during Swedish Princess Madeleine’s wedding

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During the royal wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden to Christopher O’Neill in Stockholm on 8 June, the Swedish security forces relied on Cassidian’s radio communication technology in order to ensure that all activities went smoothly and … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Security & Safety, Society, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

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Nobel Biocare continues with its organizational re-alignment of corporate functions in Sweden

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nobel Biocare announced today the continuation of its functional re-alignment program, affecting primarily the corporate functions in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company has initiated an appropriate and responsible negotiation process with the respective local labor unions. This re-alignment … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Sweden, Switzerland

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Interbrand “Best Global Green Brands” ranks H&M among the three most green companies in the apparel and retail sector

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Interbrand has published their latest “Best Global Green Brands” ranking. For the second time in a row, H&M is included among the 50 top brands, further moving up from last year. Among the apparel/retail brands H&M … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Environment, Marketing, Retail, Sweden

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Hexagon’s HxGN LIVE international conference in Las Vegas attracted more than 3 500 attendees from over 70 countries

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Hexagon AB, leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies, commenced its third annual international conference, HxGN LIVE, on 4 June at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Welcoming more than 3 500 attendees from over … Read the full press release →

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to join The Circular Economy 100 and The Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — H&M today announced that we will join The Circular Economy 100 and The Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a member for the next three years to help accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Other members are companies … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Management, Non Profit, Retail, Society, Sweden

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB first half year (1 December 2012 – 31 May 2013) results announced

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Six-month report 1 December 2012 – 31 May 2013 FIRST HALF-YEAR The H&M Group’s sales including VAT increased in local currencies by 5 percent during the first six months of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Sweden

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Nobel Center to open in Stockholm thanks to one of the largest private donations in Sweden

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

Stockholm, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thanks to a generous donation, most of the financing has been secured for construction of the Nobel Center on the Blasieholmen peninsula in central Stockholm.  The donors are the Erling-Persson Family Foundation and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. Together … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Construction, Financial, Non Profit, Society, Sweden

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EC to investigate Sweden and Denmark public support measure to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

Brussels, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to verify whether a public support measure granted in 2012 by Sweden and Denmark to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is in line with EU state aid rules. The Commission has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Denmark, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Norway, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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