Author: Kristina Ros

We take clean water for granted. It flows from the tap, the treatment plants do their job, the pipes are where they should be. But behind that obviousness are people – engineers, operating technicians, designers – and they are the ones who are starting to run out. The lack of skills in the water sector is not just about a lack of personnel and training. It is already costing Swedish […]

Beckhoff Automation is a new member of the Water Industry and we took the opportunity to ask Anna Bengtsson, Product Specialist Process Automation, a few questions about the company and what it does in the area of water purification and water treatment. – Beckhoff Automation is a supplier of advanced automation equipment for both the process and manufacturing industries. We work with PC-based control technology that […]

In connection with the Water Industry's spring meeting, Matilda Jirblom, Ramboll, was elected as a new member of the Water Industry's board. We asked Matilda what made her accept the position, what challenges she sees and what she believes is needed to overcome them. – I think it feels exciting to contribute in a context that develops the water and sanitation industry. As a […]

In connection with the Water Industry Association's spring meeting, Carolina Jaworski, Uniwater, was elected as a new member of the Water Industry Association's board. We asked Carolina what made her accept the position, what challenges she sees and what she believes is needed to overcome them. – I am genuinely interested in contributing to the association's work and working on industry-wide issues. […]

Help influence and respond to the survey that the Water Industry has sent out to its members and other stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector in Sweden to map how digitalization is developing in the water and sanitation industry. The aim is to map the driving forces and obstacles that exist, as well as which areas should be prioritized going forward. Digitalization here refers to the use […]

The Swedish Water Industry has sent out a survey to its members to map the water and sanitation industry. The aim is to map skills needs and identify the recruitment challenges that the industry faces – both today and in the future. We also appreciate responses from other players in the water and sanitation sector in Sweden. Your responses are crucial for us to have a […]

To raise awareness and raise the status of the water and sanitation sector, Svenskt Vatten, the Structor Foundation and – starting this year – the Water Industry – are awarding prizes to the best thesis in the water and sanitation sector. The winner has now been chosen for 2025. By delving into PFAS, microorganisms, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, the 2025 laureates took home a total of SEK 175,000. Four thesis projects share […]

Almedalen – the world's largest meeting place – is soon here again! This year, the Water Industry, together with Svenskt Vatten and Mötesplats Vatten, is organizing Water Day on Thursday, June 25. Our and Svenskt Vatten's events are listed in the Almedalen calendar. The address is Tranhusgatan 26. The program's highlights are: 09.00 – 09.45 – Water is our most important food – are the municipalities ready […]

On April 17th, we invite you who are not yet a member to a networking meeting and exclusive afternoon where you will have the opportunity to: You will also meet the local microbrewery Beerium Kraftölsbryggeri and hear how they work. The networking meeting starts at 3:00 PM on April 17th and takes place at Gothia Towers and the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Center in Gothenburg. Register […]

Malmberg are new members of the Water Industry and their area is groundwater. They no longer work with the construction of treatment plants – that is with ELIQUO MALMBERG WATER AB, which is also a member of the Water Industry. We took the opportunity to interview Viktor Ekberg, who is responsible for communications at Malmberg. Tell us about Malmberg Malmberg is an environmental technology company with solutions within […]

EasyMining is a new member of the Water Industry and the company, which is part of the Rang-Sells Group, is an innovation company that develops and implements sustainable industrial processes that create true circularity. We took the opportunity to ask Simon Warnquist, a sales engineer at EasyMining, a few questions about their operations in water purification. Tell us more about EasyMining – […]