Tag Archives: Gothenburg

Accenture and Google Cloud Expand Horizon Automotive Software Development Platform with Volvo Cars as Lead Industry Partner

(IN BRIEF) Accenture and Google Cloud have named Volvo Cars as the lead industry partner for Horizon, their open-source development platform for Android Automotive Operating System software. Volvo Cars is migrating its global AAOS development environment to Horizon, giving engineers … Read the full press release →

Logicor Secures Full Letting of BREEAM Excellent Logistics Property in Gothenburg

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has signed a lease agreement with ATV Huset AB for the full 7,000-square-metre urban logistics facility at Logicor Park Backa in Gothenburg, Sweden, making the newly developed property fully let. Located in the established Tagene logistics area … Read the full press release →

Coretura Selects Accenture as Engineering Partner for Software-Defined Truck and Bus Platform

(IN BRIEF) Coretura, the software-defined vehicle platform company founded by Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, has selected Accenture as an engineering partner to accelerate development of a shared software platform for trucks, buses and other medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. … Read the full press release →

Volvo Group Presents Strategy to Strengthen Earnings Resilience and Drive Profitable Growth Across Transport and Infrastructure Markets

(IN BRIEF) AB Volvo presented its 2026 Capital Markets Day strategy in Eskilstuna, Sweden, outlining how the Group plans to strengthen earnings resilience, accelerate profitable growth and support long-term shareholder returns. President and CEO Martin Lundstedt emphasized that demand for … Read the full press release →

COWI Supports Planning for the Lindholmen Connection, Gothenburg’s Future Tram Tunnel Beneath the Göta River

(IN BRIEF) Gothenburg is planning the Lindholmen Connection, a major tram tunnel project that will run from Lindholmen to Linnéplatsen beneath the Göta River, via an underground stop at Stigberget and under Slottsskogen. Scheduled to open in 2039, the project … Read the full press release →

Vattenfall and Volvo Partnership Supports Industrial Electrification Through New Swedish Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has officially inaugurated the Bruzaholm onshore wind farm in Eksjö municipality, adding 139 MW of fossil-free electricity capacity and an expected annual generation of 460 GWh to southern Sweden’s energy system. The project includes 21 Siemens Gamesa … Read the full press release →

BASF’s loopamid® Technology Enters Lingerie Market Through New Partnership with Lindex

(IN BRIEF) Lindex and BASF have partnered to introduce recycled polyamide materials into the lingerie sector using BASF’s loopamid® technology. The recycled polyamide 6 material is produced entirely from textile waste and is designed to support textile-to-textile recycling while maintaining … Read the full press release →

Iberdrola chairman urges faster electrification and stronger grid investment at European industry summit in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán has called for faster electrification, stronger electricity grid investment and simplified administrative procedures during the European Round Table for Industry plenary meeting in Sweden. Speaking alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen … Read the full press release →

Kapsch TrafficCom Highlights Proven Technology as Chileans Show Increased Support for Congestion Pricing

(IN BRIEF) More than half of Chileans now support the introduction of congestion charging, according to a recent Ipsos survey, signaling a growing acceptance of smart mobility solutions. Kapsch TrafficCom highlights that the technology required for efficient implementation is already … Read the full press release →

Vectura Fastigheter a Swedish Developer of Innovation Focused Life Science Real Estate to Take Full Ownership of GoCo Health Innovation City

(IN BRIEF) Vectura Fastigheter AB, backed by Patricia Industries, has agreed to acquire Next Step Group’s stake in GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, giving Vectura full ownership of the life science cluster they have co-developed since 2017. The deal … Read the full press release →

Logicor Appoints Eva Sterner to Lead Expansion of Its Swedish Logistics Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has appointed Eva Sterner as Senior Director and Head of Sweden, tasking her with leading the company’s Swedish operations and driving future growth in a market facing a shortage of modern logistics real estate. With more than … Read the full press release →

AFRY to Design Track and Catenary Upgrades for Sweden’s Western Main Line Between Stockholm and Gothenburg

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been selected by the Swedish Transport Administration to design key upgrades to the Western Main Line, Sweden’s crucial rail link between Stockholm and Gothenburg. The project includes full track renewal and modernization of the catenary system … Read the full press release →

Beijer Byggmaterial launches 24/7 branch in Gothenburg to enhance service and flexibility for tradespeople

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has expanded its Swedish operations with the opening of a new 24/7 branch in Hisings Backa, Gothenburg, operated by Beijer Byggmaterial. The 22,000-square-meter branch allows customers to access building materials at all hours, with extended operating … Read the full press release →

PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System from Volvo Energy delivers integration, safety, and flexible performance

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Energy has launched the PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System at its Customer Day in Gothenburg, presenting a new solution designed and built in Sweden to help customers optimize energy use, strengthen resilience, and accelerate electrification. The system … Read the full press release →

Volvo CE strengthens strategic focus in China with SEK 8 billion divestment of SDLG ownership to Lingong Group

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has completed the sale of its ownership in SDLG, transferring the stake to a fund mainly controlled by Lingong Group for SEK 8 billion (about 6 billion RMB). The divestment is expected to … Read the full press release →

CapMan Real Estate Acquires Strategic Brownfield Logistics Project Near Gothenburg to Expand Swedish Market Presence

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate has acquired a brownfield logistics development project near Gothenburg, Sweden, set to replace outdated industrial buildings with a modern EU Taxonomy-aligned logistics facility. The new 43,000 m2 facility will feature multiple tenant spaces and aims … Read the full press release →

Mutares Completes Sale of Asteri Facility Solutions to SOL Facility Services for Expansion in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Mutares has completed the sale of Asteri Facility Solutions to SOL Facility Services, with the transaction finalizing in December 2024. The sale follows a successful repositioning of Asteri, which specializes in soft facility management across Sweden and is … Read the full press release →

AFRY Hosts Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon in Malmö, Driving Collaborative Healthcare Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AFRY is hosting the Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon in Malmö in early February, a collaborative event that brings together innovators, healthcare professionals, and students to address global health challenges. Part of a global initiative organized by Sahlgrenska Science … Read the full press release →

Kapsch TrafficCom Advances Gothenburg’s Congestion Charging Overhaul, Achieves Key Milestones

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has successfully completed the first phase of the Gothenburg Congestion Charging project, one of the largest urban congestion charging systems globally. The project involves upgrading 50 tolling stations and 91 charging points across the city, with … Read the full press release →

Logicor Breaks Ground on Cutting-Edge Logistics Facility in Gothenburg, Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a key player in European logistics real estate, has commenced construction on a state-of-the-art logistics facility in Backa, Gothenburg, Sweden. This project marks Logicor’s strategic expansion in Sweden, aiming to meet the high demand for modern, sustainable … Read the full press release →

Skanska to Construct Sustainable Residential and Commercial Complex in Gothenburg’s Masthuggskajen

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an agreement with Elof Hansson Fastigheter and Riksbyggen to develop a new residential block and commercial premises at Masthuggskajen in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a contract valued at approximately SEK 340 million. The project encompasses … Read the full press release →

Beijer Byggmaterial Inaugurates Phase One of State-of-the-Art Builders’ Merchants Facility in Gothenburg

(IN BRIEF) Beijer Byggmaterial, part of STARK Group, has unveiled the first phase of construction for one of Sweden’s most modern builders’ merchants, representing a substantial investment in the growth region around Gothenburg. Located strategically in Hisings Backa, near central … Read the full press release →

AFRY and Hägglunds Extend Collaboration to Enhance CV90 Military Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) AFRY is expanding its strategic partnership with Hägglunds, a prominent Swedish defense and security company known for military vehicle and systems development. AFRY has secured a new contract valued at around SEK 300 million to provide advanced engineering … Read the full press release →

Skanska signs a contract with Skandia Fastigheter for the development of two buildings in Gothenburg, Sweden

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 7-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced the company signed a contract with Skandia Fastigheter, a real estate rental agency in Stockholm, Sweden, for the development of … Read the full press release →

Vattenfall’s InCharge part of a pilot test in Gothenburg, Sweden for wireless charging of electric vehicles

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 3-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced that its automated charging and payment solution InCharge is part of a pilot test that involves fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge taxis in Gothenburg, … Read the full press release →

DB Schenker to automate warehouse operations for fashion retailer MQ Marqet in Sweden

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 1-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DB Schenker, a leader in supply chain management and logistics solutions part of Deutsche Bahn AG, has announced that MQ Marqet, a leading retailer for high-quality fashion in Sweden, will deploy its AutoStore, … Read the full press release →

Volvo Construction Equipment and Skanska Electric Site research project: 98% reduction in carbon emissions, 70% reduction in energy cost and 0% reduction in operator cost

GOTHENBURG, 23-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo Construction Equipment and its customer Skanska have recorded groundbreaking results from their Electric Site research project – including a 98% reduction in carbon emissions, a 70% reduction in energy cost and a 40% reduction in … Read the full press release →

Volvo to provide Gothenburg with 30 all-electric buses

GOTHENBURG, 06-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Gothenburg in Sweden now takes the lead in the transition to electrically propelled urban bus traffic in Sweden. The order for 30 all-electric Volvo buses from GS Buss, subsidiary of Göteborgs Spårvägar, and Public Transport Authority … Read the full press release →

STRABAG’s Swedish subsidiary Züblin Scandinavia AB part of consortium won € 170M contract for immersed tunnel: Marieholmstunnel in Gothenburg

Contract value of about € 170 million, including mechanical and electrical works and an option to operate and maintain the tunnel for five years Construction time 2014–2020 Gothenburg, Sweden, 6-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Züblin Scandinavia AB, a Swedish subsidiary of the … Read the full press release →

Volvo Group CEO Olof Persson presented details on the financial effects of the company’s previously established strategy program

At the Volvo Group’s capital markets day in Gothenburg today, CEO Olof Persson presents the details of how the company’s previously established strategy program aims to have a positive impact of 3 percentage points on the Group’s operating margin by … Read the full press release →

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

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 →

Volvo to launch ultramodern noiseless electric buses in Gothenburg

19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Buses that glide noiselessly without emissions, that pick up passengers indoors and which are powered by a renewable source of electricity – this will become a reality in 2015, through the launch of an ultramodern bus service … Read the full press release →

WirelessCar received 2 awards at Telematics Update Detroit

Gothenburg, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A jury of six telematics experts from across the industry selected WirelessCar as the Best Telematics Product or Service Launch in an Emerging Market (BRIC Region) and recognized Martin Rosell, Managing Director of WirelessCar, who received … Read the full press release →