(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Umniah have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend the 3G and 4G network in major Jordanian cities. The expansion, facilitated by Ericsson Radio System products and solutions, utilizes 10 megahertz (MHz) of spectrum, enhancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 3G network, 4G network, Ericsson, Faisal Qamhiyah, JORDAN, Kevin Murphy, partnership, sustainability, Umniah
(IN BRIEF) STARK Group announces the opening of a vast central warehouse in Eskilstuna, Sweden, marking a significant investment in the company’s logistics infrastructure. With a sprawling expanse of 63,000 square meters, equivalent to 12 football fields, the warehouse is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is part of the consortium Molten Salt Storage (MOSS), funded by the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP), which recently inaugurated the world’s first thermal energy storage system using molten hydroxide salts. This innovative project, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Alasdair Maciver, Alfa Laval, Denmark, Molten Salt Storage (MOSS), partnership, sustainability, Søren Gade, Thermal Energy Storage System, Thomas Møller
(IN BRIEF) Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson are joining forces to accelerate the digitalization of enterprises in Malaysia through a pioneering program leveraging the country’s world-leading 5G network. The initiative, formalized through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), involves key industry … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, Börje Ekholm, Datuk Ahmad Zaki Zahid, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), digitalization, Dr. Hairi Zamzuri, eMooVit Technology, Ericsson, Intel, Malaysia, Mr David Hägerbro, Mr Vignesh Sakthinathan, Ms AK Chong, Ms Heba Eltarifi, partnership, Scania, SKF Malaysia, YB Gobind Singh Deo
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has joined forces with Assocarta, the Italian paper association, to devise a net-zero roadmap aimed at decarbonizing Italy’s pulp and paper sector. Tasked with aligning strategies with EU directives and local conditions, AFRY will evaluate technological advancements, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, Assocarta, Italy, partnership, pulp and paper industry, sustainability, Visa Moilanen
(IN BRIEF) Aura Minerals has enlisted AFRY to provide comprehensive engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM), and commissioning services for the Borborema Project’s gold processing plant. The project, located in Currais Novos, Brazil, will operate within Aura’s open-pit mine and is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has once again been honored as a “Climate Leader” by Financial Times for its ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions, ranking 74th among thousands of European companies scrutinized. The recognition underscores the company’s dedication to sustainability … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged 'Climate Leader' Status, Awards, Calle Medin, Husqvarna Group, leadership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has finalized the transfer of all shares in Vattenfall Wärme Berlin AG, including power plants, grids, subsidiaries, and employees, to the State of Berlin for approximately 1.4 billion euros. This strategic move aligns with Berlin’s goal to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Berlin, Heating Business, partnership, sustainability, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) Boliden, a leading mining and metals company, has taken a groundbreaking step by integrating climate goals validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) into its existing revolving credit facilities agreement (RCF). The RCF, totaling EUR 850 million, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden
Tagged Boliden, climate goals, Financial Agreements, Håkan Gabrielsson, Mining Sector, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s financial report for January-March 2024 highlights a 21% decrease in net sales, offset by a 45% increase in underlying operating profit and a 27% increase in operating profit. Profit for the period surged by 43%, indicating robust … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Andreas Regnell, Anna Borg, Financial, investment, Kerstin Ahlfont, renewable energy, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has completed the upgrade of the combustion system on a through-air drying (TAD) tissue machine at Essity’s paper mill in Prudhoe, marking the third such upgrade for the global hygiene and health company. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Andritz, Essity, Gianni Pellini, Lee Mc Donald, paper mill, partnership, Prudhoe, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso’s Skutskär biomaterials production site in Sweden, known for its sustainable practices, has embarked on a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at capturing biogenic CO2 emissions from pulp production, marking a significant step towards climate-positive operations. With a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Biogenic CO2 Capture, Christer Nordstrand, Climate-Positive Operations, partnership, Skutskär Site, Stora Enso, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group, a leading provider of outdoor power products, has achieved a remarkable milestone by halving its absolute CO2 emissions compared to the 2015 baseline year, surpassing its sustainability targets. Despite a significant increase in sales by 47%, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Calle Medin, CO2 emissions, Husqvarna Group, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SSAB and Nordec have entered into a crucial agreement aimed at streamlining the supply chain for fossil-free steel, a significant step towards achieving SSAB’s goal of delivering fossil-free steel to the market by 2026. The collaboration entails SSAB … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Finland, fossil-free, Kalle Luoto, Lotta Ruottinen, Nordec, partnership, SSAB, Steel Supply Chain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DeLaval, a Swedish-based dairy and farming machinery producer under the Tetra Laval Group, has opted for SAP S/4HANA Cloud to revolutionize its ERP system as part of a comprehensive company-wide overhaul. By embracing cloud technology, DeLaval aims to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alstom’s Innovation Station in Stockholm has initiated a pioneering two-year collaboration with Tåg i Bergslagen (TiB), a train operator in Sweden’s Bergslagen area, focusing on advancing railway technology. This unique partnership aims to develop innovative solutions to enhance … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, Innovation Station, Maria Signal Martebo, partnership, Stockholm, sustainability, Tåg i Bergslagen (TiB)
(IN BRIEF) Saab, a leading defence and security company, commenced 2024 with significant achievements, including a 9% increase in order bookings, reaching SEK 18,495m. Sales saw a robust growth, amounting to SEK 14,185m, with an organic sales increase of 24%. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Christian Luiga, Financial, investment, Micael Johansson, Q1 2024, Saab
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB announces its first-quarter 2024 financial results, demonstrating a 3% organic revenue growth and a 1% increase in net sales compared to the previous year. The company achieved an adjusted gross margin of 66.5% and a 1% … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Financial, First Quarter 2024, Hexagon AB, investment
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has finalized a $612 million contract with SBMT Asset, LLC for the upgrade of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal in New York, USA. The project aims to transform the terminal into one of the largest offshore wind … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged partnership, SBMT Asset, Skanska, South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, sustainability, upgrade, USA
(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered the fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 18, 2024. This milestone marks the rapid delivery pace of these advanced AEW&C platforms, with four … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Aktia Bank Plc have joined forces in a seven-year EUR 75 million loan agreement aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), smaller mid-caps (SMCs), and environmental projects in Finland. With a commitment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Sweden
Tagged Aktia Bank, André Küüsvek, environmental projects, Finland, Juha Hammarén, NIB, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Husqvarna AB, a Swedish outdoor power products manufacturer, have inked a EUR 100 million 7-year loan pact to fund research and development (R&D) efforts from 2022 to 2024 in electrifying motorized equipment. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Electric Equipment R&D, Husqvarna, NIB, Nicolas Audibert, partnership, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Boliden, Nevel, Skellefteå Kraft, and Sveaskog have entered a letter of intent to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a hydrogen and biofuel value chain in Västerbotten, Sweden, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions, particularly at the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden
Tagged biofuel, Boliden, carbon neutrality, hydrogen, Joachim Nordin, Mats Gustavsson, Nevel, partnership, Per Callenberg, Skellefteå Kraft, Stefan Johnsson, sustainability, Sveaskog, Sweco
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson India and the Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (F.I.R.S.T) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have announced a two-year strategic partnership aimed at driving innovation in Mobile Financial Services (MFS) and Fintech … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Ericsson, financial innovation, Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (F.I.R.S.T), IIT Kanpur, INDIA, Michael Wallis-Brown, Nitin Bansal, partnership, Prof. Ankush Sharma, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, has announced the acquisition of Xwatch Safety Solutions, a provider of machine control hardware and software technologies for enhancing safety protocols on construction sites. Xwatch’s solutions, including height control and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sara Forsberg, currently serving as the acting manager for Vehicle Development at Scania R&D, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Technical Officer, and Head of Brand Identity Development, effective May 1, 2024. With a career spanning … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and BASF have finalized an agreement for the sale of 49 percent of Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms to BASF, deepening their collaboration in renewable energy. Nordlicht, Vattenfall’s largest offshore wind project to date, is … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Anna Borg, BASF, Germany, Martin Brudermüller, Nordlicht Wind Farm, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) Neste has achieved a significant milestone in chemical recycling by processing pyrolysis oil derived from discarded vehicle tires, supplied by Scandinavian Enviro Systems, into high-quality raw material for new plastics and chemicals at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Andreas Teir, chemicals, Discarded Tires, Enviro Systems, High-Quality Raw Material, Neste, partnership, plastics, pyrolysis oil, recycling, Susanna Sieppi, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to conduct conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems in support of future fighter systems. The agreement, spanning two years with the possibility … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vonage, a part of Ericsson, joins forces with Singtel, a leading communications service provider, to integrate Vonage’s API platform with Singtel’s Paragon orchestration platform. This partnership aims to enhance innovation opportunities for enterprises and telcos by providing access … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Ericsson, INNOVATION, Mr. Bill Chang, Network APIs, Niklas Heuveldop, partnership, Singapore, Singtel, sustainability, Vonage
(IN BRIEF) Sweco AB (publ) concluded its Annual General Meeting, ratifying proposals from the Board of Directors and the Nomination Committee. The meeting re-elected seven Directors and granted discharge of liability for the financial year 2023. Ernst & Young AB … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AGM 2024, Alf Göransson, appointment, Åsa Bergman, Christine Wolff, Financial, investment, Johan Hjertonsson, Johan Nordström, Johan Wall, leadership, Susanne Pahlén Åklundh, Sweco
(IN BRIEF) Svenska kraftnät, the Swedish state-owned enterprise, is embarking on an ambitious project called NordSyd to enhance the transmission network between electricity areas 2 and 3, aimed at facilitating the energy transition. AFRY has secured the contract for constructing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has clinched a significant order worth around SEK 170 million from Mongolyn Alt MAK LLC to supply five cable-electric DR410iE drill rigs for deployment at the Tsagaan Suvarga Project in Mongolia. Scheduled for delivery between the second … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scania, the Södertälje-based manufacturer of heavy trucks, reaffirms its dominance in the European Green Truck comparison test, winning the title for the seventh time in eight years. Organized by two German trade magazines, the competition aims to identify … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, an Atos business specializing in advanced computing, and CEA have jointly announced the delivery of the EXA1 HE (High Efficiency) supercomputer, marking a significant milestone in the EXA1 program. The system, based on Eviden’s BullSequana XH3000 technology, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, alongside industry giants Nokia, IBM, Intel, and Vodafone, issues a rallying call to European policymakers, urging urgent action to ensure the region’s competitiveness in the digital economy. Ahead of the D9+ group meeting in Dublin, the companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Digital Future, Ericsson, Europe Union, IBM, Intel, Nokia, partnership, Robert Condon, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Fortum embarks on a EUR 20 million investment to modernize the historic Malta hydropower plant in Uvån, Sweden, dating back to 1914. This extensive modernization aims to enhance the plant’s efficiency, extend its lifespan, and increase annual production … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AFRY played a pivotal role as the technical advisor to EnfraGen in its acquisition of a 188 MW renewable energy portfolio in Panama and Costa Rica, earning the esteemed “Acquisition Deal of the Year” award. EnfraGen, a key … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, AFRY, Angel Arancibia, Costa Rica, EnfraGen, Latin America, Panama, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Saab’s CEO Micael Johansson and CFO Christian Luiga are set to present the company’s interim report for January-March 2024 on April 26th at 10:00 a.m. CET. The report will be published at 07:30 a.m. CET on the same … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Christian Luiga, Financial, investment, Micael Johansson, Q1 2024 Interim Report, Saab
(IN BRIEF) Saab announces the addition of a new group function focused on digital development to expedite its digitalization journey. Mikael Adelsberg, with extensive experience from Scania and Traton Group, is appointed as the Head of Group Digitalisation and will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged appointment, Chief Digital Officer, digitalization, leadership, Micael Johansson, Mikael Adelsberg, Saab
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