Category Archives: Sweden

Press Releases & News from Sweden distributed via EuropaWire

AF Gruppen Selected to Build 117 New Apartments in Lund’s Råbykungen District

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been selected by Lunds Kommun Fastighets AB (LKF) to build 117 new rental apartments in Lund’s Råbykungen district, with a contract valued at SEK 189 million excluding VAT. The project will include both residential units … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Strengthens Fire-Rated Door Offering with Acquisition of Danish Firm Door System

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Door System, a Danish manufacturer of high-quality fire-rated doors for the pharmaceutical, food, and retail sectors. Based in Hørning and employing 80 people, Door System is known for its innovative … Read the full press release

Athlone Chosen as Global R&D Hub as Ericsson Unveils Major Investment in Open 5G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson is investing €200 million over three years in a major RD&I project at its Athlone facility in Ireland, with support from the Irish Government and IDA Ireland. The initiative will advance open, programmable 5G network management through … Read the full press release

Microsoft and CO280 Launch One of the Largest U.S. Carbon Removal Projects with AFRY’s Strategic Support

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has supported Microsoft in finalizing a major 12-year carbon removal offtake agreement with CO280 for ~3.7 million tonnes of biogenic CO₂ removal via a BECCS facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The project, one of the largest … Read the full press release

A-Train AB Secures NIB Financing to Upgrade Stockholm Airport Rail Link

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has provided a SEK 560.5 million (€51 million) loan to A-Train AB to finance seven new high-speed electric trains for the Arlanda express rail connection between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Stockholm Central Station. … Read the full press release

Hexagon Appoints Norma Vargas to Lead Mining Division in Chile and Argentina

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has named Norma Vargas as General Manager of its Mining division in Chile and Argentina, reinforcing its regional leadership with her three decades of experience in technology and mining operations. Formerly Director of Operations Technology at Codelco, … Read the full press release

Hexagon Expands Public Safety Platform with Acquisition of CONET’s Unified Communications Software

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has signed an agreement to acquire the Unified Communications Radio Suite (UCRS) software assets from CONET Communications GmbH to enhance its public safety technology offerings. UCRS integrates various communication channels—such as mobile networks, digital radio, CCTV, … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Strengthens Access Control Portfolio with Acquisition of Pedestal PRO

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pedestal PRO, a Utah-based manufacturer of access control pedestals and mounting solutions, further expanding its presence in mature markets and enhancing its electromechanical portfolio. With around 50 employees and 2024 sales of approximately USD … Read the full press release

Scania Unveils Three-Axle Electric Bus Chassis to Expand E-Mobility into Intercity and Suburban Routes

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched a new 6×2*4 battery-electric bus chassis variant, expanding its e-mobility platform to support city, suburban, and short intercity routes. Featuring an upgraded e-machine, rear axle system, and charging options, the three-axle design offers increased capacity, … Read the full press release

CCRM Nordic and AFRY Join Forces to Launch Sweden’s Next-Gen ATMP Production Facility

(IN BRIEF) CCRM Nordic is building a new ATMP production facility in GoCo Health Innovation City, Sweden, to support the development of next-generation gene, cell, and tissue-based therapies. AFRY will serve as engineering partner and project manager, leading the design, … Read the full press release

Johanna Kreft Named Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Sandvik

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has appointed Johanna Kreft as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective October 13, 2025. Kreft, who is currently General Counsel at Alleima and a former long-time Sandvik legal executive, will also join Sandvik’s Group Executive Management. … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Boost Pulp Production at SCA Östrand with Strategic Service Upgrades and SYNERGY Concept

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded significant service contracts by SCA to enhance the performance of the Östrand pulp mill in northern Sweden. The collaboration includes replacing an economizer in the recovery boiler and deploying the SYNERGY Services concept across … Read the full press release

Solaris Secures €100M+ Contracts to Supply 170 Zero-Emission Buses in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Solaris has announced two major contracts in Sweden for the delivery of 170 electric buses, with a total contract value exceeding €100 million. The orders include 89 units from Nobina Sverige AB, expanding services in Stockholm with the … Read the full press release

Scania Acquires Northvolt Systems Industrial Division to Enhance Battery Solutions and Accelerate Off‑Road Electrification

(IN BRIEF) Scania has completed its acquisition of the Industrial Division of Northvolt Systems, which enhances its electrification solutions for off‑road applications. The deal, involving the takeover of production assets, an R&D center, and around 260 employees in Gdańsk, Poland, … Read the full press release

Hexagon Reports Weaker Than Expected March Performance as Sensor Sales and Currency Effects Impact EBIT1 Margins

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has reported a disappointing financial performance in March 2025, a critical month for the quarter, despite a good overall start to the year. Sales in key markets such as NAFTA and China experienced a slowdown in the … Read the full press release

Hexagon’s Next-Generation Public Safety Platform Empowers Sunnyvale to Modernize Emergency Dispatch and Enhance Response Capabilities for Future Growth

(IN BRIEF) Sunnyvale, California has adopted Hexagon’s advanced public safety platform to upgrade its emergency dispatch capabilities. The implementation includes the integration of HxGN OnCall Dispatch and mobile field applications to improve response times and provide detailed situational awareness to … Read the full press release

Sweco AB Appoints Jan Allde as New CFO to Drive Strategic Growth Amid Europe’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) Sweco AB has appointed Jan Allde as its new CFO and member of its Executive Team, with his tenure beginning on 1 August 2025. He will replace Olof Stålnacke, who is set to leave the company during the … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners on Sustainability Study for Estonia’s Phosphorite Project to Enhance Economic Independence

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been commissioned by the Geological Survey of Estonia to carry out a comprehensive Preliminary Economic Assessment and Pre-Feasibility Study for the Estonian Phosphate Ore project located in Toolse, Estonia. Recognizing Estonia’s significant phosphorite deposits, which are … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures Major Contract to Upgrade State Route 78 in California

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a USD 102 million contract by Caltrans to upgrade and modernize State Route 78 in San Diego County, California. The project, recorded in the US order bookings for Q1 2025, will involve constructing an … Read the full press release

Altor Sells Qmatic: Marking a Strategic Shift from Hardware to SaaS Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Altor Fund II has reached an agreement to divest Qmatic Group AB to Valsoft Corporation Ireland, a company specializing in vertical software solutions from Canada. Altor’s investment in Qmatic began in 2007 with a focus on queue management … Read the full press release