Tag Archives: Sweden

Ingka Centres Launches Livli to Redefine Community-Focused Retail and Leisure Destinations in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Centres has introduced a new consumer brand, Livli, aimed at transforming European destinations into lively, community-focused meeting places that go beyond traditional shopping. Livli Kungens Kurva in the Stockholm area is the first location to adopt the … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €100 Million to Boost Green Energy Projects in Scandinavia through Prime Capital Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €100 million to the Prime Green Energy Infrastructure Fund II (PGEIF II), managed by Prime Capital AG, to support renewable energy projects in Scandinavia. This brings the fund’s total size to … Read the full press release

Hydro Secures 8-Year Renewable Energy Deal to Power Low-Carbon Aluminium Production

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Skellefteå Kraft AB to supply 2 TWh of renewable energy to Hydro’s Norwegian aluminium plants from 2025 to 2032. This agreement supports Hydro’s efforts to produce … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ and Cell Impact Join Forces to Supercharge High-Speed Bipolar Flow Plate Production

(IN BRIEF) Cell Impact has partnered with international technology group ANDRITZ to enhance large-scale production of bipolar flow plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers. The collaboration focuses on integrating ANDRITZ’s new Soucell welding system, capable of welding one bipolar plate … Read the full press release

Team Europe Unites to Bolster Economic Development in ACP Nations with New €74 Million Funding Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The ACP Trust Fund has secured over €74 million in pledges from seven EU member states, including Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden, to support economic growth in African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. This funding … Read the full press release

Lenzing Partners with TreeToTextile to Advance Sustainable Fiber Production in the Textile Industry

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of regenerated cellulose fibers, has announced its acquisition of a minority stake in the Swedish company TreeToTextile AB. This collaboration, which includes existing shareholders such as H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora … Read the full press release

Epiroc Secures $150 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan to Drive Decarbonization in the Mining Industry

(IN BRIEF) Epiroc has secured a USD 150 million, ten-year sustainability-linked loan from the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to support its ambitious climate goals aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the mining industry. The agreement is tied to three key … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Strengthens European Presence with Acquisition of Norway’s Leading Risk Consultancy, Safetec Nordic AS

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has acquired Safetec Nordic AS, a leading risk management consultancy based in Norway, with operations across Norway, Sweden, and the UK. This acquisition will strengthen TÜV Rheinland’s risk, safety, and integrity management services in Europe, creating … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ and PulPac Team Up to Revolutionize Sustainable Packaging with Dry Molded Fiber Technology

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has formed a strategic partnership with Swedish company PulPac AB to expand the sustainable packaging market using Dry Molded Fiber technology. This nearly waterless process molds cellulose fibers into recyclable, biodegradable products such as coffee lids, cutlery, … Read the full press release

Stora Enso and Södra Join Forces to Advance Kraft Lignin as a Sustainable Bio-Based Material

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso and Södra have entered into a long-term agreement to collaborate on advancing the use of kraft lignin, a sustainable material derived from the pulping process. Under the partnership, Södra will supply kraft lignin from its new … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate and Riksbyggen Forge Strategic Partnership for Residential Property Management in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate has entered a strategic partnership with Riksbyggen to manage its residential properties across Sweden. The collaboration aims to provide high-quality living environments by focusing on tenant satisfaction, safety, and sustainability. CapMan is expanding its investments … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Expands Swedish Facility to Boost Advanced Aero-Engine Production

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace is expanding its state-of-the-art aero-engine manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden by 5,000 square meters to meet growing demand in the aerospace industry. The facility will incorporate advanced digital processes, automation, and robotics, boosting production capacity for … Read the full press release

Eviden Secures Multi-Million Euro Contract to Boost Berzelius Supercomputer’s AI Performance at Linkoping University

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has secured a multi-million euro, four-year contract to enhance the Berzelius supercomputer at Linkoping University, Sweden. The upgrade will add 512 PetaFlops of FP8 AI performance through the integration of 16 NVIDIA … Read the full press release

E.ON and Siemens Partner to Expand Public EV Charging Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) E.ON and Siemens have signed a global framework agreement to strengthen E.ON’s public charging infrastructure across Europe. The collaboration will deploy Siemens’ SICHARGE D high-power chargers and Sifinity Control backend system, optimizing network management and reliability. The agreement … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners in Revamping Sweden’s Historic Untra Hydropower Plant

(IN BRIEF) AFRY is collaborating with Fortum to modernize the Untra hydropower plant in Sweden, which has been in operation for over 100 years. The project involves replacing three of the plant’s five generators, which will increase its output from … Read the full press release

Telefónica, Ericsson, and MATSUKO Bring Holographic Calls to Smartphones with Revolutionary IMS Integration

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, Ericsson, and MATSUKO have successfully demonstrated the integration of holographic calls directly into smartphone dialer apps using IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) Data Channel technology. This Proof-of-Concept enables real-time holographic communication without the need for additional apps, showcasing … Read the full press release

Roos Groep and Leica Geosystems Unveil World’s First Electric Slipform Paver with Advanced Precision Control

(IN BRIEF) Roos Groep, in partnership with Leica Geosystems, has developed the world’s first fully electric slipform paver, enhanced with advanced 3D machine control technology. This innovation marks a significant step in sustainable construction, offering precise, fossil fuel-free paving solutions. … Read the full press release

EBRD-Backed Sanum per Fructus Modernizes Serbian Beekeeping with Digital Innovation for Sustainable Honey Production

(IN BRIEF) Sanum per Fructus, a honey producer in Kragujevac, Serbia, is modernizing its operations by integrating digital technology while maintaining traditional beekeeping practices. Supported by the EBRD’s Youth in Business Programme, the company connects with local beekeepers through a … Read the full press release

DWS Strengthens Renewable Energy Portfolio with Swedish Onshore Wind Farm Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) DWS has expanded its European infrastructure investment portfolio by acquiring Heather Wind AB, an onshore wind farm in Sweden with a capacity of 48 MWp. This acquisition, part of DWS’s strategy to diversify its renewable energy assets, follows … Read the full press release

Stora Enso and Enkei Collaborate on Sustainable Packaging Solution for Designer Lamps

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has partnered with Swedish startup Enkei to develop an innovative and sustainable packaging solution for Enkei’s designer table lamp, Reminder (001). The packaging, made from Stora Enso’s biodegradable and recyclable materials, Papira® foam and corrugated board, … Read the full press release