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New cyber security legislation in China

China has implemented a cybersecurity law aiming at increasing data protection and regulating data outflow from China.

Johnson & Johnson ramps up production of Nicorette in global fight against smoking

Global health care company Johnson & Johnson is stepping up its activities in the global fight against smoking with a major expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Sweden. The expansion will primarily service the production of...

Biotech specialist meets global demand for synthetic DNA with new Swedish plant

SGS DNA, owned by the Dutch molecular diagnostics conglomerate QIAGEN, expands into new €6 million facility in Västerås.

Sandvik’s inner sanctum: Steps up focus on additive manufacturing

On the northern shore of Lake Storsjön in Sandviken (Sandy Bay) one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cutting tools and materials technology is bolstering its ambitions in additive manufacturing. Here’s a look behind the scenes.

Electrolux spin-out Prodma steps up agile manufacturing

Prodma breathes new life into former Electrolux factory and expands portfolio of refrigeration solutions to medtech.

Metsä Tissue to invest €230 million in new Mariestad paper mill

Metsä Tissue takes aim at zero carbon operations with a major upgrade of its paper mill in Mariestad, Sweden.

Breaking barriers: Sweden’s innovation strengths key to AkzoNobel expansions

The word “eco-premium” is gaining traction at AkzoNobel as the company turns to Sweden for a EUR 34 million investment plan. “The R&D landscape in Sweden is unmatched for ease of collaboration.”

Health – a brave new digital world

Medical apps and digital services in Sweden are going mainstream. Can the nation lead the reinvention of the healthcare wheel?

Bright future for vaccines: Valneva invests further in Sweden

Valneva invests in a major expansion and upgrade of its GMP factory in Solna to support its collaboration with Hookipa and future demand for Dukoral.

Inside Medicon Valley: why southern Sweden’s life science sector is booming

Is healthcare manufacturing entering a new golden era in Scandinavia? A tour of Malmo’s fastest growing companies helps fill in the picture.

Pfizer doubles biotech capacity at Swedish manufacturing facility

World’s largest biopharmaceuticals company reinforces its biotechnology plant in Strängnäs, Sweden – investing €35 million to double capacity. “We are growing on all fronts.”

GKN Aerospace ramps up turbine production in Trollhättan

From the Geared Turbofan that reinvents jet engines to a new factory for ESA’s Ariane 6 rocket, GKN Aerospace Engine Systems lifts the curtains on an exciting year of expansion in Trollhättan, Sweden.

Komatsu’s first carbon neutral factory opens its doors in Sweden

Sustainability took the spotlight as world’s second largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment inaugurated a new zero-emission plant in Umeå, Sweden.

Cobra Biologics expands production in Sweden with €20 million plant

ATMP (Advanced therapy medicinal product) specialist Cobra Biologics builds Sweden’s first 500 litre bioreactor investing €20 million at its Matfors facility in Sundsvall.

World leader in farming equipment adds welding robotics to Swedish expansion

A unique manufacturing system based on advanced robotics is the latest development in a long-term investment in Sweden by Ålö, one of the world's leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery.