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New contracts and orders in industry
NCC to construct tunnel in Telemark, Norway
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CC has been commissioned to construct a new tunnel along the E134 highway between Gvammen and Århus in Telemark, Norway. The construction period will be four and a half years and the contract is worth SEK 1.140 billion. “We are delighted to have been selected by the Norwegian Road Administration. NCC’s leadingedge technical expertise makes us competitive when it comes to major infrastructure projects, which is a factor that will benefit those who live and work in Telemark,” says Håkon Tjomsland, business area manager for NCC Construction Norway. The new tunnel will be 9.4km long. The contract also includes construction of 1.1km of roads on either side of the mountain, 5km of local roads and two crossings. The order also encompasses several smaller bridges and portals, as well as other structures along the section to be built. The tunnel will facilitate traffic in two directions. Since traffic will be routed through the tunnel from Gvammen to Århus, the length of the E134 highway will be shortened by approximately 11km. Visit: Visit: www.ncc.se
Saab receives order for Gripen E support and maintenance systems
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Nederman receives two orders in America
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ederman has received an order for multiple air filtration systems to a customer within the environmental recycling industry and an order for an electric power generation plant in South America. The two orders are worth SEK 69 million in total. The environmental recycling solution is a repeat order for a Nederman customer and includes three multi module dust collection systems with associated ancillary equipment and controls. The electric power facility order includes a pulse jet self-cleaning cartridge filter system and silencer. “We continue to strengthen our position in the USA. These orders confirm our ability to fulfil our customers’ needs for eco-efficient solutions that filter, clean and recycle, obtain repeat orders and attract new customers,” says Sven Kristensson, Nederman’s CEO. Visit: www.nederman.com
Skanska constructs new healthcare building in Sweden
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kanska has signed a contract with Uppsala County in Sweden for construction of a new healthcare building at the Uppsala University Hospital. The contract is worth SEK 1.2 billion, which will be included in order bookings for Skanska Sweden for the fourth quarter in 2014.
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The new building, with a total area of 59,500m2, will strengthen the Uppsala University Hospital and meet the needs of a growing population. It creates new facilities for advanced healthcare and treatment activities in oncology, radiotherapy and surgery. The aim is to certify the building according to the environmental classification system Miljöbyggnad at the highest level, Gold.
efence and security company Saab has received an order for Gripen E role equipment, along with support and maintenance equipment. The value of the order amounts to approx. SEK 5.8 billion. The order is part of Saab’s existing agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) covering activity for the Gripen E from 2013 to 2026. Delivery will begin in 2016. This is the fourth order under the Gripen E agreement between Saab and FMV announced on 15 February 2013. Three earlier orders, linked to the development and production of Gripen E, were received during 2013. Work will be performed within the business areas Aeronautics, Electronic Defence Systems and Support & Services. “Work with Gripen E goes according to schedule and budget. This order represents another important step in Saab’s commitment to deliver the next generation of the Gripen system to Sweden,” says Lennart Sindahl, senior executive vice-president of Saab and head of Saab’s business area Aeronautics. Visit: www.saabgroup.com Construction work will start during the first quarter of 2015 and will be completed late summer 2017. Skanska Sweden is one of Sweden’s largest construction companies, with operations in building and civil-engineering construction. The business unit has approximately 11,000 employees and revenue in 2013 amounted to approximately SEK 30 billion. Visit: www.skanska.com
