The BASE region—a serious investment alternative

Why should you invest in the BASE region?

This region is situated in a part of Sweden where you will find virtually everything you need to set up a successful business. It provides a natural base for any type of activity, whether you are a manufacturing or a service company, and where you would like to extend, for example, into the rest of Europe.

A variety of industrial branches

The region comprises a great number of varying industrial sectors, where smaller companies coexist side by side with multinational enterprises such as Sandvik and Ericsson Radio Systems, to name a few. Forestry and steel production are strong corner-stones in the industrial society, as well as food and plastics production, automobiles, service and telecommunications.

Springboard to the Baltic Sea region

The Baltic Sea region is becoming an increasingly important market for foreign capital and new business opportunities. Our proximity to this part of Europe serves you well, in production as well as in joint ventures between regional and foreign companies, where fast and easy co-operation is beneficial to reach new markets.

Growing demand for external services

Many companies situated in the region are constantly increasing their demands for external services. This creates good prospects for those who can provide for support and innovative solutions. There is also a growing demand for value-added products.

Great test market

Sweden is known to be a great test market for new products. Studies show that Swedes in general are very open to learn more about new technologies and products. This includes most types of product, from household appliances to clothes. Not surprisingly, if something succeeds in Sweden it is likely to do so in the rest of Europe as well. This region with all its diversities, provides an excellent test market.

World leaders

There are about 5,000 companies in the region. Most of them have a high level of expertise, some enjoy world-wide reputation. The work force is highly skilled with a good command of the English language. Our region has a long tradition of industrial breakthroughs and new inventions in the fields of electronics, metallurgy, pulp and paper.