2016
GREEN SWEDEN
SW E D I S H CAREER 瑞典 FAIR企业招聘会
PARTICIPITATING COMPANIES SHANGHAI 上海 Carolina Romare / imagebank.sweden.se
PUBLISHER
EDITORIAL
LAYOUT & DESIGN
PRINTING
Swedish Young Professionals China
Helena Storsten Steve Hidenfalk Jonatan Zettergren
Jonatan Zettergren
Elanders China
WWW.SWEDISHCAREERFAIR.COM
GREEN SWEDEN WELCOME TO THE SWEDISH CAREER FAIR The theme of the Swedish Career Fair 2016 is Swedish sustainability - Green Sweden. Sweden is consistently ranked as one of the most sustainable counties in the world. Swedish companies are global leaders in green innovation and in taking responsibility for their businesses, no matter where in the world they go. The Swedish culture is influence by the abundance of untouched nature – with more than half of Sweden´s surface being covered by lush forests. It is no wonder that preserving nature is important to Swedish people and companies. As the world faces an environmental crisis, caused by unsustainable energy and industry demands, we already have the technology to solve many of these problems. Swedish companies are industry leaders in many greentech areas air and water purification, energy efficient products, waste recycling and much more.
2016
GREEN SWEDEN
Sweden has a tradition of leading the way in sustainable development for China; with environmental technology being among our biggest exports. Take the opportunity to meet the companies that take a stand for the current and future generations. Ask them how you too can become a part of something meaningful!
Helena Wahlman / imagebank.sweden.se
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
The Swedish Young Professionals (YP) is a branch of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China is one of the largest Swedish chambers worldwide and has around 300 member companies and associate members all over China. We are an independent, non-profit member organization and act as a network platform for Swedish businesses and decision makers in China. The main purpose for YP is to promote Swedish interest among young professionals in China by organizing all kinds of business, social and cultural events. One of our main focus areas is arranging company visits to give our members unique opportunities to visit and interact with companies. On May 7 we are visiting the largest battery factory in the world, located in Ningbo just two hours south of Shanghai. Two of the most popular events are the Christmas and Midsummer celebrations, where we bring some traditional Swedish festivities to China. We also arrange TIM-talks (Talk Inspire Motivate), after-work events, sport contests and many more interesting events. YP welcomes all young professionals with an interest in Sweden to join our organization. As the largest event held by YP and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, we are very much looking forward to seeing you at the Swedish Career Fair on the 9th of April 2016! P.S. Membership in YP is free of charge, just sign up here
Helena Storsten Chairman Young Professionals Shanghai
WHAT WE DO
SEMINARS GREEN INNOVATIONS
10:45 - 11:45
Swedish companies are world leaders in green innovations and in taking social responsibility on both local and global levels. Meet the Blue Air, Atlas Copco and Green Fortune sharing their thoughts and knowledge about green technology and sustainability!
ATLAS COPCO ▪ BLUE AIR ▪ GREEN FORTUNE
STAND OUT FROM THE CROUD
12:15 - 13:15
Grow HR, a Swedish run recruitment company, will give you concrete advice on how to be that top-notch candidate – from preparation, to writing your professional CV, to get the recruiters, people around you and future employers interested in you!
GROW HR
PEOPLE & PLANET
13:45 - 14:45 IKEA is talking about how they, as a big multinational company, take a lead in creating a better life for the people and communities impacted by their business.
IKEA
CLOSING THE LOOP
15:15 - 16:15
H&M’s business concept is fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way. During the presentation H&M will introduce how they incorporate sustainability across their supply chain and engage our customers through the garment collection program.
H&M
SCHEDULE OPENING
SEMINAR, PEOPLE & PLANET
The Swedish Career Fair 2016 will open to guests.
Listen to how IKEA goes all-in on the things that really matter. Located in the VIP room next to the exhibition hall.
10:00
OPENING SPEECH
10:20 - 10:30
Opening speech by Viktoria Li, Consulate General of Sweden.
SEMINAR, GREEN INNOVATIONS
10:45 - 11:45
Take a stand for current and future generations. Located in the VIP room next to the exhibition hall.
SEMINAR, STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
13:45 - 14:45
SEMINAR, CLOSING THE LOOP
15:15 - 16:15
Fashion is all about using the old to inspire the new.
CLOSING
17:00
Thank you for this year! Hopefully, the Swedish Career Fair led to many successful exchanges between visiting professionals and exhibiting companies. See you next year!
12:15 - 13:15
It’s recuriting season, make sure you get on the shortlist. Located in the VIP room next to the exhibition hall.
Simon Paulin / imagebank.sweden.se
FLOOR PLAN
CONTACT Ms. Amy Ko
WEBSITE www.6ixty8ight.com
+852 2359 8513
amy.ko@6ixty8ight.com
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ABOUT US Launched in 2002, 6IXTY8IGHT is renowned for fun and inspiring fashion and lingerie targeted at females aged between 15-30 years old. Young, fresh and full of attitude, 6IXTY8IGHT girls love mix-and-matching their wardrobe, interpreting contemporary trends, and styling their self-expressive looks with a casual-cool attitude. Today, there are more than 100 6IXTY8IGHT stores across Hong Kong and China. 国际知名品牌 6IXTY8IGHT 专为一众女生准备多款缤纷、可爱及具趣味的休闲服装和内衣。 青春活泼、时尚可 人的 6IXTY8IGHT 女生可根据她们任何时候的心情,随意配搭出喜爱的造型,透过时装展现快乐的个人风格。 目 前,6IXTY8IGHT在中国内地及香港共开设了逾100间线下零售店铺。
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Retail
Expansion Manager, Store Project & Maintenance Manager, Logistics, E-Commerce, Retail Operation Manager, Shop Manager, Supervisor, Internships etc
Experience in Retail Business Management
CONTACT Yuan Yao
International Brand Exposure
WEBSITE www.abb.com
181 1617 3736
yuan.yao@cn.abb.com
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US ABB is a global leader in power and automation technologies. Our solutions improve the efficiency, productivity and quality of our customers’ operations while minimizing environmental impact. Innovation is at the forefront of what we do and many of the technologies that drive modern society were pioneered by ABB.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Engineering & Technology
Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Sourcing Engineer, BD Manager, Service Engineer, Application Engineer, R&D Engineer, Project Manager, Market Manager
Engineering, R&D, Marketing & Sales, Service, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Project
CONTACT Yali Ho
WEBSITE www.atlascopco.com.cn
021/22084822
yali.ho@cn.atlascopco.com
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ABOUT US Founded in 1873, Atlas Copco is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach of spanning more than 180 countries. We employ over 44,000 people and manufacture products in more than 20 countries. With over 140 years of history, Atlas Copco has gained world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, hydraulic breakers, road equipment, portable compressors, generators, mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. Atlas Copco China’s headquarters is located in Shanghai, with more than 30 entities throughout Greater China. By the end of 2015, Atlas Copco China employed over 6300 employees and operated 300 sales and service branches and offices in China. We collaborate across national and competence borders, giving you the chance to move between business areas, countries and functions. For talented and motivated employees, there is always an Atlas Copco way open.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Engineering & Technology Marketing & Communication Sales & Client Care
Mechanical Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Product Manager, Project Manager, Key Account Specialist, Sales Engineer, Technician, Service Supervisor
Degrees in Mechanical Engineering & Electronic Engineering
CONTACT N/A
STAND LOCATION
Experience in Sales & Marketing
WEBSITE www.bluair.com
ABOUT US At Blueair, we believe that clean air is a basic human right. Every breath of fresh air fills us with energy, health, strength and serenity. Breathing clean air clears the mind, invigorates the spirit and rejuvenates the skin. Our quest for clean air led to the development of the world’s best air purification systems that deliver the cleanest indoor air you can possibly get. What is a home or workplace without the feeling of a healthy haven? We don’t just believe in the importance of cleaner, healthier air, we live and breathe it. .
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Clean Air Technology
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CONTACT Alison Wang
WEBSITE www.ef.com
136 8196 6646
alison.wang@ef.com
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US How? With programs focusing on language, academics, and cultural experience. Who? 40,500 EF staff & teachers dedicated to changing lives through education. Where? With more than 500 schools & offices in more than 53 countries, you can find EF nearly everywhere. This year, we celebrated EF’s 50th anniversary. Established as a small entrepreneurial start-up in 1965, EF is now the world’s leading private international education company. We’re paving new roads for learning – using technology, research and design. Our “for profit, for good” ethos is what motivates our people to do better work every day and drives our business to grow year on year. And we have an entrepreneurial culture where new ideas are heard, creative risks are taken and ownership is encouraged.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Education
Internships in Marketing, Social Media Operations & HR Assistant, Management Trainee Program, Social Media Operation Manager, Director of Marketing
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CONTACT Carol Ding
WEBSITE www.fillidutt.com
021 6422 5727
carol@fillidutt.com
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ABOUT US Fillidutt is a leading Swedish confectionery company that imports, distributes and retail high quality Swedish candy in China. Our core business is Pick and Mix concept which are currently being introduced in high-end supermalls, luxury food stores and other high-end retailers throughout Asia. Our clients include IKEA, H&M, City Super, Ole, Watson’s & Disney.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Retail Distribution of Candy
Internships QA/QC Sales
Experience in supply chain Sales Pro-active, self-driven, disciplined, positive attitude.
CONTACT Simon Westerlund
WEBSITE www.gaialeadership.com
+86 185 21 536 580
simon.westerlund@gaialeadership.com
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US Gaia Leadership is internationally active in leadership and business development. In partnership with our customers we create outstanding results – both for organizations and individuals. Our leadership philosophy has its starting point in The Gaia Leadership Model. The purpose is to “liberate the leader in everyone” and thereby fundamentally change the perception of leadership and of man in the world. Gaia Leadership’s work in leadership and organizational development will contribute to both the company’s customers and also develop into viable individuals and businesses with the ability to create sustainable value. Our Gaia Leadership philosophy addresses four central perspectives in successful leadership:
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The interaction between the part and the whole Inner and outer growth The manager-co-worker relationship Integration of culture and structure
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Business Admin & Strategy Human Resources Leadership
Senior Consultants Gaia Ambassadors
We are looking for people passionate about leadership and personal development.
CONTACT Heather Yang
WEBSITE
www.greencarrierasia.com.cn
021 6095 0919
heather.yang@greencarrierasia.com.cn
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US We offer customized logistics and transport solutions worldwide, focusing on quality and personal service. We are an independent private company with the ability to offer bespoke solutions, whatever the mode of transport. Our domestic market is the Nordic and Baltic countries, and we offer global transport solutions with a particular focus on transport to Eastern Europe, Central Asia and China. Specialists in customized transport solutions Greencarrier is the ideal choice for small and large consignments, by sea, land or air. We are the best option for companies seeking a combination of flexible systems and reliable processes, as well as customized special solutions and personal service.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Supply Chain & Logistics
Business Development Manager Key Account Manager Internships
3-5 years of working experience in a similar position Good English/Mandarin Good communication skills Hard working with a good character
CONTACT Yolanda vom Hagen
WEBSITE www.greenfortune.cn
(021) 6445 9689
yolanda@greenfortune.cn
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US Green Fortune is a landscape design and horticulture company founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2004. We create vertical gardens made of healthy, diverse plants bringing vibrant nature to city environments. We work across 18 countries worldwide and in China since 2010. Contact us to visit and experience our gardens!
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Horticulture Accounting & Finance, Business Admin & Strategy, Creative & Design, Human Resources, Marketing & Communication, Sales & Client Care
A China Office Manager with special interest/skills in HR. Horticulturists with deep knowledge of plants. Design (landscape, graphic, architecture), Marketing, Sales
Horticulture, landscape design, graphic design, admin, business development, interns or young graduated from Chinese literatur (中文系). Global mindset.
CONTACT Pavel Liser
WEBSITE www.growhr.com
136 5181 2371
pavel.liser@growhr.com
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US Grow HR is a Shanghai based Human Capital Consulting firm specializing in Executive Search and Consulting Services in Greater China and the APAC region. Our core business is identifying and assessing outstanding talents and recruiting them into leadership roles. We are proud of our international and dynamic team of outstanding individuals from different backgrounds and parts of the World. Our diversity is also reflected in the select clients we cooperate with – including Fortune 500, entrepreneurial business, and family owned companies – to find the ideal professional who fits their specific requirements.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Human Resources Recruitment Coaching
Office Supervisor - a young, enthusiastic and service-minded professional, to help with Grow HR organization and Online resource management.
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CONTACT Nicholas Forbes
WEBSITE www.hm.com
187 2112 2786
nicholas.forbes@hm.com
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US H&M is a Swedish multinational retail-clothing company, known for its fast-fashion clothing for men, women, teenagers and children. H&M exists in 61 countries with over 3,700 stores and as of 2015 employed around 132,000 people. In the H&M Production organization, we transform design ideas into actual products. We ensure that we produce safe , fashionable products and remain in the forefront of sustainability.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Fashion & Apparel Creative & Design Supply Chain & Logistics
Production Merchandiser (Trainee) R&D (Trainee) Product Developer Senior Merchandiser
Fashion & Textiles qualifications or experience.
CONTACT Ivy Wang
Business degree with fashion industry experience.
WEBSITE www.handelsbanken.cn
6329 8877
ivwa01@handelsbanken.cn
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US Handelsbanken was established in 1871 and is the oldest listed company on the Stockholm stock exchange. With over 850 branches in 25 countries worldwide, Handelsbanken is one of the leading banks in the Nordic region. Today the Bank has about 12,000 employees worldwide. For over 30 years Handelsbanken has supported customers doing business in Greater China. Today, we’re the Nordic bank with the widest presence in the region. We offer a wide range of banking services to companies throughout Greater China. In addition to accounts, payments and online banking services, Handelsbanken can provide cash management and fixed asset financing in both local and foreign currencies, as well as various trade finance and FX solutions.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Accounting & Finance
Accountant Manager, Corporate Dealer, Operations, Trade Finance, Financial & Risk Control, Compliance
Financial or economic background. English Language. Putting customer first. Enjoy taking a large amount of individual responsibility. Want to take own initiatives.
CONTACT Serena Sun
WEBSITE www.ikea.com
+86 177 1707 2472
serena.sun@ikea.com
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US IKEA is a multinational group of companies that designs and sells home furnishing products. IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad. As of March 2016, IKEA owns and operates 381 stores in 47 countries. But the stores is just one part of IKEA. In China IKEA have 9 different companies working together to offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. It takes hundreds of thousands IKEA co-workers globally, in many different positions and IKEA business units to live up to IKEA vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Home furnishing, Accounting & Finance, Creative & Design, Engineering & Technology, Human Resources, IT, Software & Programming, Marketing & Communication, Supply Chain & Logistics
Supply Planner, Designers, Product Engineer, Business Development Manager, Purchaser, Business Analyst, Project Support, Market Planner, Finance Manager, HR Administrators etc
Passion for Home furnishing, build relationships, teamwork, Supply chain, LEAN, TQM, Leadership, Project Management, Supplies Development, Negotiation skills, Service minded, Integrity
CONTACT Anders Eriksson
WEBSITE www.johanjohan.com
+86 158 2100 8114 anders.eriksson@johanjohan.com
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ABOUT US Our business idea is to help overseas brands to sell and operate in China, Hong Kong and Vietnam as whole seller and online retailer. The business model is based on a complete set of services like import, logistics, marketing & sales, distribution and financial services. We believe that the brand owners have the best knowledge about the products and the values of the brand. We also believe that presence and local expertise is required to have a chance on these markets with fierce competition and different consumer behaviors. The two cornerstones of JOHAN & JOHAN – Sales and Fulfillment – together with the brand owner create an offer that has proved to be successful. Our product range is within consumer products such as baby- and children products, fashion and accessories, safety and health products.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Creative & Design Marketing & Communication Sales & Client Care Supply Chain & Logistics
Internships within sales Brand Representatives Online Marketing Professionals Business & Finance Controllers
Retail/wholesale E-commerce Supply Chain
CONTACT Carin Kjellgren
WEBSITE www.kappahl.com
138 1630 9406
carin.kjellgren@kappahl.com
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ABOUT US Kappahl is a Swedish Fashion retailer with 370 stores in 4 North European countries, total number of employees is close to 4000. We offer Value for Money Fashion for ladies, men and children. Kappahl’s strategy for achieving our goals is to always have customer focus integrated with sustainability in all we do. We source from China, Bangladesh, Turkey, India and Myanmar.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Creative & Design Garment Production Supply Chain Supply Chain & Logistics
Garment merchandiser Garment technician Production Quality controller Social compliance officer SR Social Compliance officer
Garment production Garment pattern, consumption, fitting and production solutions Social compliane Leadership
CONTACT Henrik Edlund
WEBSITE www.lnu.se
+86 186 1610 8054 henrik.edlund@lnu.se
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US Linnaeus University is one of Sweden’s most modern Universities. The university was formed when the University of Kalmar and Växjö University merged in 2010. Linnaeus University is located in Kalmar and Växjö. The university is the fifth biggest University in Sweden and is a deep-rooted institute in Europe for higher education and research. We have approximately 31,000 students in 150 degree programmes and 2,500 single-subject courses. Our high-quality research has had an impact, both nationally and internationally. It covers the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering, and represents a number of well-established research domains. The name Linnaeus is from the scientist Carl Linnaeus, whom was the Swedish scientist that has had the greatest impact globally. Bold and curious, he made the entire world his arena. Linnaeus University is inspired by the spirit of Carl Linnaeus. Curiosity, creativity, companionship and utility – this is how we interpret the actions of Linnaeus, and this is how we wish to carry out our activities. Linnaeus University should have attractive degree programmes, prominent research, and a strong position in society.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Education
Studies We have a lot of PhD positions and also other working positions like teacher, administrators or researcher/professor etc.
Students interested in going to Sweden for studying a bachelor, master or PhD degree.
CONTACT Teddy Zhao
WEBSITE www.permobil.com
185 5055 9616
teddy.zhao@permobil.com
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US Permobil is a world leading provider of advanced rehab mobility solutions and accessories. For more than 40 years we have been developing products that positively impact the mobility and daily lives of people with disabilities. Persently we have products and service in 70 countires with 1400 employees worldwide. To stand up for the consumers’ rights and provide the best possible solutions is our strategy... past, present and future.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Rehab medicare
Sales & Marketing Director Sales Representative Therapist Controller Product Development Engineer
Marketing & Sales Product Development Business Controlling
CONTACT Nerissa Huang
WEBSITE
www.scandicsourcing.com
02151115905 *106
nerissa.huang@scandicsourcing.com
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US Scandic Sourcing was started in 2006 with the purpose to help European companies set up operations and find suppliers in China. With a team of senior people with long industrial experience in both Europe and China. We have been able to help many companies to achieve their goals. Since 2009, Scandic Foods Asia is importing and distributing Scandinavian brands to the Chinese market. Our goal is to create a buzz for traditional north European food and beverage culture. Scandinavian food has got many selling point. It’s characterized by tradition, high quality, carefully chosen ingredients and nicely combined flavors. Scandinavian food is a quality food for people who demand nothing less than harmony in life.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
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Business Development Manager, Demand Planner, Supply Development Specialist, Marketing Intern, Online Shop Designer, Online Shop Service Specialist
Experience in Supply Chain Sales or degree in engineering Some marketing development experience, designing experience Online foods sales experience
CONTACT Ray Li
WEBSITE www.specma.com
+86 189 1877 1333
ray.li@specma.com
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US Specma leads the market in application based systems and components for hydraulics and central lubrication. We offer our customers the best possible service and expertise, from single component to complete system solutions with total function guarantee, in Shanghai we have 4 production lines: Hoses assemblies, bended pipe assemblies, manifold assemblies and complete hydraulic power pack assemblies, with full design and test capacity.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Engineering & Technology Manufacturing
Sales Engineer Senior Sourcing Engineer Supply Chain Manager Customer Service (Inside Sales)
In general people who loves to work hydraulics, or with solid mechanical / electronical knowledge or with good understanding of any kind of hydraulic application are welcome to contact us.
Hjalmar Andersson / imagebank.sweden.se
CONTACT N/A
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WEBSITE www.vindapaper.com
ABOUT US Vinda Group was established in 1985, and listed on the main board of the stock exchange of Hong Kong in 2007. In the past thirty years, Vinda Group has successfully promoted the brand concept of “Healthy Lifestyle Starts from Vinda” among many households and has striven to provide high quality daily hygiene products for the people. It has now established nine advanced production bases in mainland China, and is managing four major product categories for household care, baby care, feminine care and elderly care under ten brands, namely Vinda, Tempo, Tork, Libero, Babyfit, Sealer, Libresse, VIA, TENA and Dr.P. Vinda Group aspires to become a multi-brand personal care and hygiene product enterprise with a global vision.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Human Resources Marketing & Communication
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CONTACT WEBSITE Catherine Dai www.volvocars.com
021 6901 9913
shuling.dai@volvocars.com
STAND LOCATION
ABOUT US Volvo has been in operation since 1927. Today, Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world with sales of 503,127 in 2015 in about 100 countries. As of December 2015, Volvo Cars had almost 29,000 employees worldwide. Volvo Cars head office, product development, marketing and administration functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Cars head office for China is located in Shanghai. The company’s main car production plants are located in Gothenburg (Sweden), Ghent (Belgium), Chengdu and Daqing (China), while engines are manufactured in Skövde (Sweden) and Zhangjiakou (China) and body components in Olofström (Sweden). For the 2015 financial year, Volvo Car Group recorded an operating profit of 6,620 MSEK (2,128 MSEK in 2014). Revenue over the period amounted to 164,043 MSEK (137,590 MSEK). In 2015, global sales reached a record 503,127 cars, an increase of 8 per cent versus 2014. The record sales and operating profit cleared the way for Volvo Car Group to continue investing in its global transformation plan.
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FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS
COMPETENCE INTERESTING
Manufactoring Auto
Technical Engineer Junior supporting roles
Relevant major of mechanical and engineering 3-5 years working experience relevant
SUPPORTERS The Swedish Institute (SI) is a public agency that promotes interest and confidence in Sweden around the world. Through strategic communication and the development of lasting relations with people, organisations and businesses in other countries we help increase Sweden’s contribution to international cooperation and development. The Swedish Institute works actively to maintain relations with former international students and researchers. We do this partly through direct support to alumni networks around the world but also by supporting Swedish Embassies and Consulates in their work with alumni relations. One of the networks that SI supports is the Sweden Alumni Network in China (SANC) – a network of more than 1,000 Chinese former students and researchers from Swedish universities. Alumni are ambassadors of Sweden. Many end up in influential positions with vast professional networks. They are connectors and as such a great potential resource for Sweden and Swedish companies abroad.
About SANC, it is a non-profit, political- and religiously noncommittal organization for and by all alumni, who studied or worked in Sweden and now live in China. The purpose of this network is to develop and maintain a platform which can sustainably provide opportunities to its members and partners to improve their communications and can foster positive and mutually beneficial relationships between them. It not only services in the areas of education, but also culture, technology, business and art, with the wish to improve Sino-Sweden relations, especially promote Swedish culture and education as startup. It is also building a talent pool for universities, institutes, and companies both in Sweden and China.
Contact: Mikael Salomonsson Programme Manager, SI Alumni Network mikael.salomonsson@si.se
SUPPORTERS Swedish Wood is a trade organisation supported by the Swedish sawmill sector. Swedish Wood works to promote Swedish timber and wood products. Swedish forests Sweden is the third largest country by area in Europe. 70% of Sweden is covered with forest. Swedish pine and spruce are slow growing. The rotation period of the forest varies from 65–110 years depending on the geographical location. The forests are growing “Sustainability” is the lead word for the project Design for Sustainable Living. In Sweden forests are growing thanks to continuous planting for every tree cut in Sweden at least two new trees are planted. Swedish forest management enables wood production that respects 019wildlife and vegetation. Technical knowledge The Chinese designers saw modern furniture production
and effective solid wood processing at one of IKEA’s factories. They also learnt about the material properties of Swedish pine and how the surface can be treated for different textures and colors. Inspiration Swedish designers shared their experience of working with Swedish pine. Two of them where Frida Erson and Martin Eckerberg and they expressed their relation to wood: ”Our ambition is to create everyday objects that are tactile and age with dignity. In this context Swedish wood is a superior material. It is nice to touch and has its own character”. Design & production The designers brought inspiration and knowledge from Sweden to their own design. Afterwards, they designed and produced various pieces of furniture using Swedish pine provided by Swedish Wood. All the furniture produced is natural, environmentally-friendly, functional, durable, and most importantly, well designed, hence embracing the qualities of Swedish pine.
SUPPORTERS
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