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The latest corporate and financial news from Sweco Group. For press enquiries, please contact our head of press and public affairs.
2013
Sweco to strengthen electric power supply in Central Sweden
“This is an investment with significance for the whole society. A well-developed power grid is crucial so that the electricity produced can be transferred in a reliable and effective manner. The assignment is a confirmation of Sweco’s comprehensive expertise in energy supply,” says Erik Severin, President for Sweco’s energy consultants. Sweco’s assignment involves detailed planning,… Read more
Sweco to plan new railway in Gothenburg
“The Hamnbanan project is an important initiative for both the City of Gothenburg and the entire region. The fact that we were awarded this contract is an acknowledgement of Sweco’s comprehensive technical expertise in the railway, tunnel construction and environmental areas”, says Johan Dozzi, President of Sweco Infrastructure. In the assignment, Sweco will prepare railway… Read more
SWECO AB (publ)Year-end report 2012
OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2012 Net sales of SEK 2,093.5 million (1,786.1). Operating profit of SEK 182.5 million (191.6). Operating margin of 8.7 per cent (10.7). Profit after tax of SEK 114.3 million (129.0) and earnings per share of SEK 1.23 (1.41). JANUARY – DECEMBER 2012 Net sales of SEK 7,503.5 million (5,987.6). Operating profit of… Read more
Sweco to manage design of new underground commuter rail line in Helsinki
– The City Rail Loop is a very challenging project and it is our expertise in underground structures and experience from similar assignments that won over the client, says Jyrki Keinänen, President of Sweco’s project management operations in Finland. In addition to procurement and design management, Sweco will also be responsible for procurement of some… Read more
Sweco to evaluate bridges in Russia
“From a socioeconomic perspective, it is an important assignment since it extends the useful life of the bridges and makes the Russian infrastructure safer and more efficient. The assignment places very high demands on expertise and accurate assessments. The fact that Sweco has been entrusted with this task is an acknowledgement of our knowhow in… Read more
2012
Sweco acquires Norwegian engineering consultancy
Sweco acquires the Norwegian engineering consultancy Planstyrning AS with 28 employees. The acquisition will strengthen Swecos market position in the Trondheim region. Planstyrning AS is based in Nord-Trøndelag and offers consulting services including project management, building construction and building service systems. After the acquisition Sweco will have close to 1,200 employees in Norway. Read more
Sweco to prepare for ring road in Kazakhstan
“This contract is a confirmation of our expertise in traffic modelling. It is also exciting to know that our efforts will lead to significantly reduced congestion and a better traffic environment in the area,” says Bo Carlsson, President of Sweco Russia. The project is being driven as a public private partnership and Sweco’s task is… Read more
Sweco to design laboratory for New Karolinska Solna
“We have been involved in development of the New Karolinska Hospital in Solna for several years. Laboratory activities are a central and essential function for the hospital and make this assignment an exciting challenge for Sweco,” says Sören Hed, President of Sweco Structures. In the assignment, Sweco will be responsible for engineering design of the… Read more
Mats Wäppling leaves the board of Sweco
As previously notified, Mats Wäppling resigns as CEO and President of Sweco as of 1 December 2012. In relation to this, Mats Wäppling leaves on his own initiative his position as Member of the Board of Sweco AB. Tomas Carlsson is appointed new CEO and President of Sweco as of 1 December 2012. Read more
Suspicion of improprieties in tender process
In an internal investigation, Sweco has found strong suspicion of improprieties in a tender process. This regards Sweco’s submission of two tenders within an international water and environmental project, financed by aid agencies and the World Bank. Individuals belonging to Sweco are suspected of having used methods violating the company’s policy and rules. “We have… Read more
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