Category Archives: Sweden

Press Releases & News from Sweden distributed via EuropaWire

Ahlstrom Achieves Top One Percent Ranking with EcoVadis Platinum Sustainability Medal

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed for sustainability over the past year. The recognition reflects Ahlstrom’s strong performance in four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, … Read the full press release

Enea Secures $4.2 Million Support Contract with North American Tier 1 Network Operator for 4G and 5G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Enea has signed a three-year, $4.2 million support and maintenance contract with a Tier 1 North American network operator for its Stratum Network Data Layer project, covering 4G and 5G networks from 2025 to 2027. The deal, which … Read the full press release

Hexagon Strengthens Mining Technology Portfolio with Acquisition of indurad and xtonomy

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has acquired indurad, a leader in radar and Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) technologies, along with its subsidiary xtonomy, to advance safety, productivity, and automation in the mining industry. indurad’s radar-based collision avoidance and automation technologies will complement … Read the full press release

Saab and DSTA Expand Partnership to Advance Underwater Defense Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Saab and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have expanded their partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance underwater defense technologies. Building on a 2023 agreement, the collaboration now includes joint studies on operational … Read the full press release

Saab, Thales, and ST Engineering Unite to Modernize Singapore’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Saab, Thales, and ST Engineering have partnered to modernize Singapore’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Sweden–Singapore Royal Business Forum. The collaboration combines Saab’s advanced Digital Tower Suite, Thales’ ATM expertise, … Read the full press release

Sweco to Design Landmark Hospital for Kiruna’s Relocation and Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has been commissioned by Region Norrbotten to design and plan a new regional hospital as part of Kiruna’s relocation three kilometers east due to the expansion of its iron ore mine. The hospital, expected to be completed … Read the full press release

Symrise Aims for Full Ownership of Probi to Strengthen Leadership in Health Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Symrise, a global leader in health and nutrition solutions, has made a public cash offer to acquire the remaining shares of Probi AB, a biotics solutions company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Already holding a 69.7% stake in Probi, … Read the full press release

Sandvik Achieves #5 Spot in Europe 500 Web Ranking and Tops Industry Category for Third Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has ranked #5 in Comprend’s 2024 Europe 500 web ranking, which evaluates the online presence of Europe’s largest companies by market capitalization, and retained its top position in the “Industrial Goods and Services” category for the third … Read the full press release

TRATON Charging Solutions Marks One Year of Advancing Electric Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) TRATON Charging Solutions, the eMobility Service Provider for TRATON GROUP brands like Scania and MAN, has achieved significant progress in its first year, offering over 400 charging points across 150 locations in 19 European countries. It simplifies charging … Read the full press release

Scania Unveils “Complete Fleet” Digital Services for Mixed-Brand Haulage Fleets

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched the Complete Fleet concept, a digital service enabling haulage companies to integrate and manage mixed-brand and multi-fuel fleets, including trailers, through its unified digital ecosystem. Accessible via the My Scania platform, it offers services like … Read the full press release

Skanska Expands Hyperscale Data Center Project in Norway with Additional NOK 569M Contract

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered a NOK 569 million contract with WS Computing AS to construct the core and shell of a hyperscale data center in Skien, Norway. This deal builds on an earlier NOK 1.1 billion contract, bringing the … Read the full press release

Enea AB Announces Teemu Salmi as Incoming CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase

(IN BRIEF) Enea AB has named Teemu Salmi as its new President and CEO, effective April 1, 2025. Salmi, currently CEO of Nixu Corporation, brings extensive experience in telecom and cybersecurity, with a history of leadership roles at Ericsson and … Read the full press release

SSAB Launches Strenx® Certified Fabricator Program to Boost Excellence in High-Strength Steel Fabrication

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has launched the Strenx® Certified Fabricator program to recognize top fabricators excelling in high-strength steel fabrication. This initiative connects certified fabricators, including MTL Advanced Ltd in the UK, who demonstrate exceptional quality, innovation, and sustainable practices in … Read the full press release

Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk Appointed Chief Procurement Officer at Electrolux Group

(IN BRIEF) Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk is set to return to Electrolux Group as Chief Procurement Officer, bringing a wealth of experience from her time at Dyson and Signify. In her new role, she will help steer Electrolux’s procurement strategy and supply … Read the full press release

Telia Recognized for Excellence in Children’s Rights by Global Child Forum

(IN BRIEF) Telia has been recognized in the Global Child Forum’s 2024 report for its outstanding contributions to children’s rights. Ranked the top Swedish company and third in the Nordic region, Telia’s efforts include initiatives focused on cybersecurity awareness, child … Read the full press release

Sandvik Innovation Prize 2024 Awarded for Groundbreaking CT67/CT55 Thread Technology

(IN BRIEF) The Sandvik Innovation Prize for 2024 has been awarded to a team from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions for their innovative work on the CT67/CT55 thread concept. The team, led by Anders Nordberg, Tomas Jansson, Andreas Norman, and … Read the full press release

Ericsson Unveils Innovations in Open Networks and APIs at Silicon Valley’s D-15 Innovation Center

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson showcased its D-15 Innovation Center to analysts and industry partners, highlighting advancements in open, programmable networks and the value of network APIs, which could generate billions in new opportunities. The event emphasized Ericsson’s role at the heart … Read the full press release

Saab’s F-39E Gripen Makes Strategic Debut at Brazil’s CRUZEX 2024 Air Exercise

(IN BRIEF) The Saab F-39E Gripen fighter jet is making its debut at CRUZEX 2024, Latin America’s largest air exercise, hosted by the Brazilian Air Force. Held at Natal Air Base, the event includes over 2,000 personnel and 100 aircraft … Read the full press release

Falkenklev Logistik Expands Electric Fleet with FUSO eCanter Trucks for Sustainable Urban Deliveries in Malmö

(IN BRIEF) Falkenklev Logistik in Sweden has added six FUSO eCanter electric trucks to its fleet for DHL deliveries in Malmö, supporting its commitment to sustainable urban logistics. These compact electric trucks, supplied by Veho Import AB, are well-suited for … Read the full press release

Report Highlights Rising Cybersecurity Challenges and Calls for AI-Driven Solutions in Threat Detection

(IN BRIEF) The 2024 State of Network Threat Detection report by Cybersecurity Insiders and Enea reveals that alert fatigue, encrypted attack masking, and limited cloud visibility are worsening challenges in cybersecurity. Poor alert accuracy is the top issue, with 61% … Read the full press release