Our economy is in an unprecedented growth phase. That this is happening right now is no coincidence, but the result of many years of diligent work among our business developers, municipal officials and politicians – always in close collaboration with the business community.
In February 2021, H2 Green Steel announced that it plans to build an industrial park for large-scale production of fossil-free steel with the help of hydrogen-based green energy in Boden. The establishment in Svartbyn Industrial Park makes Boden an active party in one of the largest investments and industrial changes in Sweden’s history.
– We at Boden are very happy that H2 Green Steel’s establishment is now a reality. Now we together show the way into a new phase of the green industrial revolution and what will take shape here in Boden will be completely unique, says Claes Nordmark, municipal councilor.
The large investment is expected to provide great opportunities for both business and society at large. The municipality plays an active role in both the planning of the industrial park and the societal transformation that awaits in the wake of this heavy establishment.
A number of years ago, five business areas were identified that were determined to have extra high growth potential in Boden. These are electricity-intensive industries, recycling and environmental technology (cleantech), cultural and creative industries, the horse industry and the hospitality industry and trade. Developing these areas has been the main focus for our business developers.
For many years, we have worked to sell Boden to the international market for larger establishments, with good access to green electricity, land and premises, natural cooling, robust infrastructure and fast decision-making processes as the main arguments. Thanks to that, we see new heavy establishments in Boden and we are of course hoping for even more exciting projects in the future.
– We at Boden are very happy that H2 Green Steel’s establishment is now a reality. Now we can together show the way into a new phase of the green industrial revolution and what will take shape here in Boden will be completely unique, says Claes Nordmark, mayor of Boden.
The large investment is expected to provide great opportunities for both business and society at large. The municipality plays an active role in both the planning of the industrial park and the societal transformation that awaits in the wake of this heavy establishment.
Boden Business Park is a municipally owned company that helps companies to establish, develop or expand their operations in Boden. They create conditions for the business community to grow and for the municipality of Boden to achieve its goals.
Boden Business Park is an associate member of SISP, a Swedish innovation network that consists of incubators and science parks and works hard to ensure that Boden grows.
The business people in Boden municipality are very satisfied with the local business climate and the municipality’s exercise of authority towards the business community. It is about everything from purchases and agreements to service and permits. We see this clearly in most surveys from, among others, the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise and Sweden’s municipalities and regions, which ranked Boden highest in Norrbotten on several occasions in recent years. The basis for these successes is always a close dialogue between the business community and the municipality as well as a pronounced political will.
Boden municipality often has vacant plots, both centrally and in the countryside, here you have the chance to build your dream house close to everything.
Since the beginning of 2021, the municipality’s business development has been gathered at the municipal company Boden Business Park, physically located in Sävast. It is to our business developers at Boden Business Park that you should turn if you want to start a company, find financing, gear up your company, establish yourself in Boden, develop skills or meet partners.
Boden Business Park is a given part of Boden’s ecosystem where we focus on creating the best possible conditions for generating growth and attractiveness for Boden. Curious people with strong ideas come here because there is an attractive culture where you think new and different with a clear drive forward. The environment is personal and close, meetings seem simple and the networks grows strong quickly. Together, we refine ideas into business ideas and business value in a commercial reality. We challenge, break patterns, look for new paths and we are fast-paced – we are enablers.