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Chamber of Commerce Malardalen has awarded its Medal of Merit in gold 2012th. The prize went to a Master who focused on robotics and the business.
It was a happy Erik Lundqvist receives Chamber of Commerce Gold Medal.
I know we have succeeded in delivering value to many businesses but it is a nice confirmation that the business community appreciate what we do, says Erik Lundqvist. It is the role of Chief Robotdalen he praised. They have prices set by the reasoning contributed greatly to the development and growth of many companies in the region. 
Robot Valley is run by Vinnova Money to maintain the development of robotics and automation. This applies to both existing businesses and by helping new businesses to start. Robot Valley has helped 16 new businesses started, and that 19 new products have emerged. In addition, 400 million invested in small-and medium-sized businesses. In this way we have contributed to increased business competitiveness. I estimate that, overall, we created 500 new jobs, said Erik Lundqvist. Robot Valley is working on three areas: Health Robotics, field robotics, which includes a focus on heavy transport applications, and automation solutions for industry. We are working to make it clear results in terms of new business and investment. It can not just be about technology - we are business-focused, emphasizes Erik Lundqvist. Laureate himself is a civil engineer, educated in Lulea, who have worked 15 years at ABB. The last period where he was export manager for ABB Robotics. He came to the two-year Robotdalen as manager in 2005. |
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