Tag Archives: Sweden

BAE Systems strengthens European defence mobility with first BvS10 deliveries under joint procurement deal

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has delivered the first three BvS10 Armored Personnel Carriers to Sweden, Germany, and the UK under the Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle program. Built at BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden, the vehicles form part of a multinational framework … Read the full press release

European LoRaWAN Push in Latin America

How European companies shaped Latin America’s LoRaWAN landscape—from Everynet’s Brazil Foundations to Netmore’s Network Takeover—pioneering neutral-host networks, supplying carrier-grade infrastructure, scaling platforms, and culminating in Netmore’s assumption of American Tower’s operations in Brazil. (NEWS) BRUSSELS / SÃO PAULO, 17-Sep-2025 — … Read the full press release

IKEA launches global långbord events to celebrate Cooking & Eating Year and bring communities together

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is launching its first-ever global celebration of the Swedish långbord, with more than 200 stores in at least 14 markets hosting communal dining events beginning September 13. The initiative marks the start of Cooking & Eating Year, … Read the full press release

CVC remains controlling shareholder as Ahlsell welcomes new institutional investors to accelerate growth

(IN BRIEF) CVC will remain the controlling shareholder in Ahlsell while welcoming a group of new institutional investors to support the company’s next phase of growth. The transaction, closing in Q4 2025, reflects confidence in Ahlsell’s strong performance and proven … Read the full press release

Enea and Custocy deliver AI-powered NDR to secure 25,000 assets for the Haute-Garonne Departmental Council

(IN BRIEF) Enea has partnered with French cybersecurity company Custocy to provide advanced network visibility and threat detection technology for the Haute-Garonne Departmental Council, protecting 25,000 assets across 1,500 subnets. This large-scale deployment, the first of its kind in France … Read the full press release

Saab awarded SEK 60 million FMV contract to develop next-generation Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle

(IN BRIEF) Saab has signed a SEK 60 million contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop a Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV). Saab will lead the design, construction, and testing of the system, which will integrate its … Read the full press release

EBRD drives sustainable tourism in Montenegro through infrastructure investment and cultural heritage projects

(IN BRIEF) EBRD is supporting Montenegro’s economy by pairing infrastructure investments with cultural heritage initiatives to make tourism more resilient and sustainable. Backed by donors including the EU, Austria and Sweden, the Bank is funding transport and water supply upgrades … Read the full press release

Stadler wins €94 million follow-up order from Stockholm Transport to expand Roslagsbanan fleet

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has secured a new order from Stockholm Transport (SL) for ten additional X15p electric multiple units worth 94 million Swiss francs, expanding the fleet on the Roslagsbanan railway. The narrow-gauge line, connecting Stockholm’s northeastern suburbs to the … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Brew 80 centrifuge enables Stockholm Brewing Co. to expand capacity and boost yields with payback in less than 18 months

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has supplied Stockholm Brewing Co. with its Brew 80 centrifuge, enabling the fast-growing Swedish craft brewery to dramatically increase production capacity, improve efficiency, and maintain product quality as it fulfills a major supply contract with Systembolaget. … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval brings global industry and academia together in Lund for ESS Innovation Day 2025 on neutron science applications

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is hosting ESS Innovation Day 2025 on 19 August in Lund, Sweden, an event that unites research directors from leading companies and universities to explore how neutron science from the European Spallation Source (ESS) can help … Read the full press release

ISS Expands Beverage Client Contract Across Iberia and Nordics

(IN BRIEF) ISS is set to enhance its longstanding relationship with a leading global beverage company by signing a five‑year deal beginning January 2026. The contract, which already covers cleaning in Spain, will expand to include technical maintenance, reception, greenery, … Read the full press release

EIB Lends €20 Million to PulPac to Scale Dry Molded Fiber as Plastic Alternative

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is extending a €20 million venture-debt loan to PulPac to scale its Dry Molded Fiber technology—an innovative, dry-molding process that converts cellulose fibers into rigid, renewable packaging. Funded under the EU’s InvestEU programme, the financing will … Read the full press release

Luxembourg tops European fashion spending at €1 777 per person while Romania lags at €375

(IN BRIEF) NIQ-GfK’s pan-European analysis finds that average per-capita spending on clothing and shoes in 25 countries is €772, with Luxembourg (€1 777), Switzerland (€1 096) and Norway (€1 034) at the top and Romania (€375) at the bottom; fashion … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak Launches Karlshamn Pilot Centre to Fast-Track Fermentation-Derived Food Scale-Up

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has opened a pilot-scale New Food Technology Development Centre in Karlshamn, Sweden, offering biomass and precision fermentation producers expert guidance and customised trials to accelerate scale-up and reduce investment risk. The facility features modular fermentation and … Read the full press release

Stina Ehrensvärd Named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 for Groundbreaking Work in Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Stina Ehrensvärd, co-founder of Yubico, has been named the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. She was recognized for her visionary leadership in revolutionizing internet security and advancing Yubico’s mission to make the internet safer. Stina’s work … Read the full press release

Marcus Claesson Appointed to Kuehne+Nagel Management Board to Lead Global Information Technology

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel International AG has appointed Marcus Claesson to its Management Board, effective September 1, 2025, where he will oversee global information technology. Claesson, with over 25 years of IT leadership experience, joins Kuehne+Nagel from Daimler Truck AG, where … Read the full press release

HMB Construction to Oversee SEK 560 Million Expansion of Ahlsell Distribution Centre in Hallsberg

(IN BRIEF) HMB Construction, part of AF Gruppen Sweden, has secured a SEK 560 million contract to expand Ahlsell’s distribution center in Hallsberg, where Ahlsell Sverige AB is the tenant. The project includes the addition of 37,000 square meters of … Read the full press release

Nokia’s FastMile 5G Gateway 2 Powers Faster Broadband for Three Sweden’s B2B Customers in Areas Without Fiber

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by Three Sweden to supply its advanced Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology, including the FastMile 5G Gateway 2, to enhance broadband delivery for B2B customers in areas without fiber coverage. This partnership allows Three … Read the full press release

Stadler Secures Major Order to Supply Seven FLIRT Trains for A-Train AB’s Arlanda Express, Enhancing Capacity and Comfort

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has secured a contract with A-Train AB to supply seven FLIRT trains for the Arlanda Express route, which will run between Arlanda Airport and Stockholm Central Station starting in late 2029. The contract, valued at approximately 350 … Read the full press release

AFRY Joins Nexans in Consulting Support for Gotland Connection Project to Address Growing Energy Demand

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed as the advisory partner for the Gotland Connection project, working alongside Nexans to support the delivery of high-voltage subsea and onshore cables. The project, commissioned by Svenska Kraftnät, aims to address Gotland’s growing electricity … Read the full press release