Tag Archives: Sweden

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

IONITY to Expand Charging Infrastructure with EUR 50 Million Investment from KfW IPEX-Bank, Supporting the Transition to Electric Mobility

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 50 million to IONITY to support the expansion of its High Power Charging network across Europe. This investment will enhance IONITY’s infrastructure, particularly in Germany, France, Sweden, and the UK, by improving charging … Read the full press release

Stockholm Vatten Collaborates with Ramboll and Holinger on Groundbreaking Micropollutant Removal Pre-Study for Wastewater Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Stockholm Vatten, alongside Ramboll and Holinger, is undertaking a pivotal pre-study project at the Henriksdal Wastewater Treatment Plant in response to the new EU Urban Wastewater Directive. The goal is to assess advanced treatment technologies for micropollutant removal … Read the full press release

CapMan Infra Expands Data Centre Platform with Acquisition of Three High-Quality Facilities in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Infra has acquired three data centres in Sweden, expanding its data centre platform to strengthen its presence in the Nordic region. The acquisition includes high-quality facilities in Stockholm and Piteå, providing advanced infrastructure for AI and HPC … Read the full press release

Skanska to Build Sweden’s Longest Wooden Bridge Over Skellefte River

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a SEK 380 million contract with Skellefteå Municipality to build Karlgårdsbron, Sweden’s longest wooden bridge, spanning the Skellefte River. The bridge will accommodate multiple modes of transport and connect various districts within the city. Construction … Read the full press release

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

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

CycleARcade: Glasgow’s AR Innovation Paves the Way for Safer Cyclist and Autonomous Vehicle Interaction in Diverse Global Settings

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed CycleARcade, an augmented reality tool that rapidly prototypes immersive experiences for cyclists. By enabling cyclists to ride in open environments while interacting with virtual autonomous vehicles via AR headsets, the … Read the full press release