Testimonials
Words from
the west.
Hear what regional business leaders have to say.
Dana TM4 SWEDEN AB
”The availability of clean and cheap electricity.”
“The reason for Dana’s decision to further expand in Åmål includes the historical industrial knowledge in the region, synergies with the existing production unit, availability of cheap and clean electricity as well as a strong labour market.”
– Robert Boffey, Plant Manager, Dana TM4 Sweden AB
American Dana Inc. has invested 50 million dollars in the world’s first large-scale facility for manufacturing electric motors for heavy vehicles in Åmål. The facility has been operational since 2023.
Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB
“A prime location and seamless collaboration for growth.”
“We choose Uddevalla as the first part of our expansion thanks to its prime geographical location and a strong collaboration with the region and the municipality in the area.”
– Thomas Sörensson, CEO, Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB
Scandinavian Enviro Systems is investing in its first large-scale facility for recycling end-of-life tires in Uddevalla which will be operational in 2025.
Nordic SeaFarm AB
”The Swedish west coast is the optimal location for us in the blue economy.”
“The Swedish west coast is the optimal location for us in the blue economy. Our fresh sea provides a fantastic product for the industry. The proximity to research and strong collaborations within the industry make it perfect for Nordic SeaFarm to be here.”
– Simon Hilmersson, CEO Nordic Seafarm AB
Nordic SeaFarm is one of Europe’s leading producers of sustainably farmed seaweed producing at massive scale in the ocean for applications in food, biomaterial, pet food and other areas.
Varner supply AB
“The proximity to the port of Gothenburg.”
“West Sweden is a prime location for establishing a central warehouse in the Nordics with proximity to the Port of Gothenburg and our markets in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. The municipality’s proactive approach, with a dedicated project manager, made the process smooth and efficient.”
– Anders Eriksson, Head of logistics, Varner Supply AB
Varner invested in a 50,000m2 Nordic warehouse in Vänersborg and have now expanded with another 20,000m2 for their growing e-commerce operations.
Inwoco AB
”It’s a short distance to Norway and the rest of Sweden.”
“For us at Inwoco, Bengtsfors was a natural choice with access to local timber and proximity to our key markets in Sweden and Norway. A decisive factor in choosing this location was our involvement in the Tillverka i trä network, where we connected with several companies we now collaborate closely with.”
– Lars Atterfors, Inwoco AB
Inwoco has commenced operations in Bengtsfors using their new technology which is new way to produce timber-based building envelopes: sustainable, reusable, and entirely wood-based.