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2008

Sweco to examine Stockholm’s future energy supply

October 14, 2008 Press release

Sweco will formulate a number of clearly defined courses of action and strategies that will enable the Stockholm region to minimise its energy usage and climate impact within three time horizons – by 2020, 2030 and 2050. ”It is important to see energy supply as a system in which of the parts are mutually interrelated.… Read more

Sweco to improve water supply in Erbil – one of the world’s oldest cities

October 2, 2008 Press release

The water supply in Erbil is currently plagued by problems such as leaks in the municipal distribution network, which mean that not all drinking water can be utilised. Sweco has been chosen to assist the city’s water company by preparing a business plan and an operating/maintenance plan to address the situation. Sweco will also take… Read more

Sweco chosen for project management in expansion of Helsinki Metro system

September 26, 2008 Press release

The Western Metro extension consists of a 13 km subway section with a total of 8 stations. One of the biggest challenges in this technologically advanced project will be to plan the extensive building activities and material transports so that they do not disrupt local residents or existing traffic flows during the construction phase. The… Read more

Sweco awarded another significant hydropower assignment in Laos

September 22, 2008 Press release

– The building of new hydropower schemes around the world has been booming since the year 2000. Sweco is maintaining our position as one of the most respected engineering consulting companies in this market, states Sweco’s Team Leader Mr. Lennart Lundberg. In June 2006 Sweco was assigned to perform the Feasibility Study and Tender Document… Read more

Sweco wins urban planning contract in Russia

September 4, 2008 Press release

“We have once again been chosen for our expertise in planning sustainable societies. In this case, the client is seeking an explicit environmental focus combined with Scandinavian architecture and Western quality,” says Jan Mattsson, President of Sweco’s architectural division. Sweco will plan housing, parks, commercial/retail centres and places of work on a total area covering… Read more

Sweco wins major consulting contract for development of Skeppsbron in Gothenburg

August 20, 2008 Press release

Sweco has been commissioned by the Gothenburg Traffic and Public Transport Authority to study and plan public spaces and light rail lines. The assignment also includes study and design of water and sewerage systems and new quays. “The task at Skeppsbron is to create a built environment that is closely integrated with the waterfront. The… Read more

SWECO AB (publ) Interim report January – June 2008

July 22, 2008 Interim report

Comments from CEO Mats Wäppling: “Sweco performed well in the first half of 2008 and delivered continued growth in both earnings and margins. Operating margin rose to 11.9 per cent. The most significant improvement was seen in Norway, where operating profit nearly doubled. Development in the long-term growth areas of infrastructure, energy and environment remains… Read more

Sweco acquires energy consulting company in Bulgaria

July 9, 2008 Press release

Energoproekt is Bulgaria’s leading consultation company within hydropower and also offers qualified consultation services within water and environment. ”Through the acquisition we are strengthening our position in a market that is having strong growth. We are also creating conditions for continued growth in Bulgaria and in neighbouring Balkan countries,” says Per Johansson, Managing Director of… Read more

Sweco to increase security for Swedish nuclear power

July 2, 2008 Press release

Between 2002 and 2012, Ringhals is investing SEK 13 billion in increased security with increased electricity production as the goal. Sweco is being engaged for project and assembly management as well as facility construction in connection with security heightening measures at the distribution plant at Ringhals 1. ”Sweco has a great deal of experience in… Read more

Number of shares and voting rights in Sweco as of 30 June 2008

June 30, 2008 Press release

In accordance with law, Swedish corporations whose shares are traded on a regulated market – if a change in the total number of shares or voting rights has occurred – must make public these changes on the last trading day in the calendar month in which the changes occurred. During the month of June 2008,… Read more

Anna Elisabeth Olsson

Head of Press and Public Affairs
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