(IN BRIEF) Altor has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Nordic pipework services group Sertion through Altor Fund VI. The transaction includes shares acquired from Consolid Equity and existing shareholders, while Sertion’s entrepreneurs and management team will retain significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Altor, Altor Acquires Majority Stake in Nordic Pipework Specialist Sertion to Support Regional Expansion, Altor Strengthens Nordic Services Portfolio Through Majority Investment in Sertion, Andreas Bogren, B2B services, business services, commercial buildings, Consolid Equity, Denmark, Eleda, energy gas solutions, engineering services, industrial piping, industrial services, infrastructure maintenance, investment transactions, Karl Svenningsson, Nordic Climate Group, Nordic infrastructure, Nordic market, Norway, operational growth, Petter Samlin, pipework services, private equity, regional expansion, Sertion, Sweden, technical services
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has signed a new framework agreement with Svenska Kraftnät to provide IT services supporting the modernization and expansion of Sweden’s electricity transmission system. AFRY was selected as one of six final suppliers through a two-stage procurement process. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, AFRY Expands Long-Term Partnership with Svenska Kraftnät Through Major Digital Infrastructure Agreement, AFRY Secures New IT Services Framework Agreement with Svenska Kraftnät for Sweden’s Power Grid Modernization, Critical Infrastructure, digital infrastructure, digital systems, electricity modernization, electricity supply, electricity transmission system, energy infrastructure, energy transition, engineering services, Fredrik Persson, Grid Expansion, grid security, infrastructure technology, IT development, IT Services, national grid, power grid modernization, power networks, procurement process, quality assurance, secure operations, sustainable energy, Svenska kraftnät, Sweden, Swedish energy sector, System Design, transmission and distribution, transmission network, utility sector
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has announced Bergslagets Skogar as the new name for its planned standalone Swedish forest asset company ahead of its expected public listing in 2027. The company will manage more than 1.2 million hectares of sustainably managed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Marketing, News, Sweden
Tagged Bergslagen, Bergslagets Skogar, biological growth, Capital Markets Day, circular bioeconomy, Falun, forest company, forest land, forest management, forestry industry, forestry investments, listed company, natural resources, Operational Excellence, packaging business, public listing, renewable materials, renewable resources, Scandinavian forestry, Stockholm, Stora Enso, Stora Enso Advances Forest Asset Separation Plans with Launch of Bergslagets Skogar Brand Identity, Stora Enso Introduces New Identity for Future Swedish Forest Business Ahead of Planned 2027 Listing, strategic separation, sustainable business, sustainable forestry, sustainable land use, Sweden, Swedish forest assets, timber industry, Tuomas Hallenberg, wood supply agreements
(IN BRIEF) IKEA is testing robotic “Moonwalker” boots at its Helsingborg fulfilment centre in Sweden to improve warehouse efficiency. The AI-powered footwear allows workers to move faster across large spaces, resulting in a reported 16% increase in picking productivity. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Management, News, Retail, Society, Sweden, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, David McCabe, fulfilment, IKEA, IKEA increases picking efficiency with innovative robotic footwear in Helsingborg operations, Ingka Group, INNOVATION, logistics, Moonwalkers, productivity, robotic boots, Sebastian Carlius, Sweden, warehouse automation
(IN BRIEF) Umeå University and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden are enhancing their collaboration to build a more strategic and long-term partnership. During a recent meeting, representatives from both organisations discussed expanding joint efforts in research projects, funding applications, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged academic partnership, applied research, Digital Impact North, INNOVATION, Jonas Joelsson, Malin Johansson, Marco Lucisano, regional development, research collaboration, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, sustainability, Sweden, Thomas Olofsson, Tora Holmberg, Umeå University, Umeå University and RISE deepen collaboration to enhance joint research initiatives and industry competitiveness in Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank and the Municipality of Borlänge have agreed on a SEK 250 million financing arrangement to support significant upgrades to the city’s electricity and water infrastructure. The funding will enable Borlänge Energi to carry out a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sweden, Technology
Tagged André Küüsvek, Borlänge, Borlänge Energi, Dalarna region, drinking water quality, Electricity Grid Upgrade, energy distribution, groundwater protection, infrastructure financing, municipal utilities, New Financing Deal Enables Borlänge to Expand Grid Capacity and Improve Drinking Water Systems for Future Growth, NIB, NIB and Borlänge Partner on Multi-Year Investment Programme to Strengthen Energy and Water Infrastructure, Nordic Investment Bank, public services, sustainability, Sweden, urban development, wastewater systems, water infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Enea has reported a solid first quarter for 2026, marked by steady revenue growth and a substantial improvement in profitability. Net sales increased modestly but showed stronger underlying growth when adjusted for currency, while adjusted EBITDA rose significantly, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged earnings, EBITDA, Embedded Systems, Enea, Enea Reports Strong Profitability Growth in First Quarter 2026 Driven by Expanding High Growth Portfolio, financial results, growth strategy, Mathias Johansson, messaging, national security, network security, profitability, Q1 2026, recurring revenue, signaling, software, Sweden, Teemu Salmi, telecommunications
(IN BRIEF) Research from Umeå University demonstrates how AI-driven analysis can transform energy renovation strategies by providing highly tailored recommendations based on the unique characteristics of individual buildings. By combining machine learning, explainable AI, and data fusion, the study identifies … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI, AI Driven Analysis Enables Tailored Renovation Strategies That Reduce Energy Use Emissions and Costs, artificial intelligence, building energy, climate targets, data analysis, Emissions Reduction, energy efficiency, Joakim Widén, Linköping, Lund, Machine Learning, renovation, Santhan Reddy Penaka, smart buildings, sustainability, Sweden, Umeå, Umeå University, Weizhuo Lu
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has partnered with Swedish startup Endra to explore the application of AI technology in building system design, particularly within MEP engineering. The collaboration centers on Endra’s AI platform, which aims to improve efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability by … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, AFRY Partners with Endra to Advance AI Driven Innovation in Building System Design and Engineering, AI, artificial intelligence, automation, building design, construction technology, digitalization, electrical systems, Endra, engineering innovation, fire safety, MEP engineering, sustainability, Sweden, Thomas Hoff, Ylva Berg
(IN BRIEF) Fortum is advocating for early planning and policy development to support new nuclear power in Finland, positioning it as a key driver of economic growth, energy stability, and industrial competitiveness. Drawing on recent studies, including analysis by AFRY … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged AFRY Management Consulting Oy, CFD, Contracts for Difference, Czech Republic, decarbonization, electricity demand, electricity markets, electrification, energy financing, Energy Policy, energy security, Finland, Finland Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Fortum, Fortum Emphasizes Financing Reform and Partnerships to Unlock New Nuclear Projects in Finland and Sweden, Fortum Highlights Strategic Role of New Nuclear Power in Driving Finland’s Economic Growth and Energy Stability, France, industrial competitiveness, large nuclear plants, Laurent Leveugle, new nuclear energy, Nordic countries, nuclear power, renewable energy, Small Modular Reactors, SMRs, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has agreed to sell its Nordic ventilation distribution business to Airvance Group as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization strategy. The business, which operates across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark under well-known brands and generated €415 million in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged Airvance Group, Airvance Group to Acquire Saint-Gobain’s Nordic Ventilation Distribution Network Expanding HVAC Market Presence, Bevego, business sale, construction materials, Denmark, divestment, European market, hvac, Lead and Grow strategy, Nordics, Norway, portfolio optimization, Saint-Gobain, Saint-Gobain Strengthens Strategic Focus Through Planned Sale of Ventilation Distribution Activities in Scandinavia, Sweden, ventilation distribution, Ventistål, Øland AIRFORCE
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has agreed to sell the Villa Fågelsång residential development in Sollentuna to Folksamgruppen through KPA Pension for approximately SEK 340 million. The project includes an 80-apartment senior care residence and a six-unit assisted living group home, addressing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sweden, Technology
Tagged assisted living, carbon reduction, Commercial Property Development, district heating, energy efficiency, Folksamgruppen, KPA Pension, LEED Gold, LSS housing, Nytida AB, photovoltaic solar panels, real estate development, SÄBO, Scandinavian property market, senior housing, Skanska, Sollentuna, sustainable construction, Sweden, Vardaga Äldreomsorg AB, Villa Fågelsång
(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has signed a long-term Contract of Affreightment of up to 10 years with LKAB and ordered two 23,000 dwt ice-class multipurpose vessels from Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, enabling the company to transport bentonite from Greece to northern … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged bentonite transport, biofuel, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, COA, Contract of Affreightment, fleet expansion, Greece, ice class vessels, Jan Rindbo, LKAB, logistics, maritime, multipurpose vessels, NORDEN, NORDEN Expands into Ice-Class Segment with Newbuild Vessels and Long-Term Contract Supporting Northern Supply Chains, northern shipping, shipping, sustainable shipping, Sweden, Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has announced that the MARTE project, funded by the European Defence Fund, has reached its halfway milestone, demonstrating substantial progress in developing Europe’s future main battle tank system. The initiative, involving eleven European countries and led by … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Defence, Estonia, European Union, Finland, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Italy, Netherlands, News, Norway, Romania, Security & Safety, Spain, Sweden, Technology
Tagged defence industry, defence innovation, EDF, European Commission, European Defence Fund, Germany, Indra Sistemas, Italy, KNDS Deutschland, land warfare, Leonardo, Main Battle Tank, MARTE project, MBT, military technology, Ministries of Defence, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall highlights strong progress in European defence collaboration as MARTE project reaches midterm stage, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, Saab, Spain, strategic autonomy, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Ahlstrom Sweden AB to deliver a PrimeDry Steel Yankee for the PM6 machine at the Billingsfors mill in Sweden, with start-up scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. The new steel Yankee will … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Metals and Minerals, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Ahlstrom Sweden AB, Andritz, ANDRITZ Strengthens Nordic Market Presence with Steel Yankee Supply Contract for Ahlstrom’s Billingsfors Paper Mill, Billingsfors mill, building and construction materials, fiber-based specialty materials, filtration materials, Finland, food and consumer packaging, Giorgio Mirone, industrial paper technology, life sciences materials, machine glazed paper, MG paper production, Nordic pulp and paper industry, paper drying technology, PM6 paper machine, PrimeDry Steel Yankee, protective materials division, specialty paper manufacturing, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Neste has opened its own lubricants warehouse in Jönköping, Sweden, to improve delivery speed and service for its industrial, agricultural, and consumer customers, strengthening its presence in the Nordic market while supporting its high-performance, OEM-approved lubricant portfolio and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged agriculture, automotive lubricants, axle oils, car workshops, customer service, heavy-duty engine oils, industrial lubricants, Jönköping, logistics, lubricants, mining, Neste, Neste Invests in Faster Deliveries and Local Presence with New Jönköping Lubricants Warehouse, Neste ReNew, Nordic markets, OEM-approved lubricants, re-refined oils, renewable base oils, renewable diesel, renewable fuels, Scandinavia, supply chain, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel, Sweden, transmission oils
(IN BRIEF) Indra is coordinating the European REACT II programme, a major multinational R&D initiative focused on developing future Airborne Electronic Attack capabilities, following the signing of a co-funding and management agreement by OCCAR on behalf of seven participating nations. … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, Poland, Security & Safety, Spain, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AEA, AESA, Airborne Electronic Attack, defence R&D, digital beamforming, DRFM, electromagnetic spectrum, electronic warfare, Escort Jamming, European Commission, EWC2, France, Germany, Indra, Italy, modular architecture, Netherlands, Next-Generation Airborne Electronic Attack Pod, NGEAP, OCCAR, OCCAR Signs Co-Funding Contract for Indra-Coordinated REACT II Electronic Warfare Project, Poland, RAT-ECS, REACT I, REACT II, SEAD, Seven European Nations Back Indra-Led REACT II Programme to Develop Next-Generation AEA Systems, Spain, Stand-In Jamming, Stand-Off Jamming, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted a €200 million loan to Hemsö Fastigheter to finance nine projects involving new and renovated energy-efficient public buildings across Sweden, Finland, and Germany, including schools, a health centre, an ice rink, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Real Estate, Society, Sweden
Tagged Climate Action, EIB, energy efficient buildings, EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, European Investment Bank, Finland, Finland and Germany, Germany, healthcare facilities, Hemsö Fastigheter, Hemsö secures €200 million EIB loan to accelerate sustainable public-building investments in Sweden, Nils Styf, Pilar Solano, police headquarters, SCHOOLS, social infrastructure, Sustainable Finance, Sweden, Zero Energy Buildings
(IN BRIEF) Sweden has pledged an additional SEK 700 million (approximately EUR 65 million) to Nefco to support Ukraine’s green recovery, bringing total Swedish funding for Nefco’s programme to EUR 82.3 million, with a focus on sustainable waste management, decentralisation, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Ukraine
Tagged Avfall Sverige, debris management, decentralisation, district heating, environmental resilience, EU standards, green recovery, Irpin pilot project, local capacity building, Malin Perhult, municipal governance, NEFCO, Nordic cooperation, reconstruction, SALAR International, Sida, sustainable waste management, Sweden, Sweden commits SEK 700 million to Nefco to accelerate green recovery and sustainable waste management in Ukraine, UKRAINE, Ulf Bojö, wastewater systems, water infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group has acquired a controlling majority stake in Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB through a share issuance, strengthening its position in sustainable, wood-based specialty fibers and securing access to a highly scalable next-generation fiber technology. The move … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged cellulosic fibers, demonstration plant, Dr. Roxana Barbieru, Georg Kasperkovitz, H&M Group, industrial scale production, Inter IKEA Group, Lenzing Expands Leadership in Wood-Based Specialty Fibers Through Strategic Investment in TreeToTextile, Lenzing Group, LSCS Invest, Lyocell, nonwovens, Nymölla, specialty fibers, Stora Enso, sustainable fibers, Sweden, textile innovation, TreeToTextile, viscose, wood-based fibers
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