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Northvolt

Northvolt is a company founded in 2015 and initially called SGF Energy. It was founded by Peter Carlsson, who has a background in Ericsson and Tesla, and the idea is to meet the demand for batteries, primarily in the automotive industry.

The goal is to control the entire chain from mining to finished product. Northvolt has received significant tax support to create job opportunities in green transformation and the construction of, among other things, the factory in Skellefteå.

BMW does not want to invest more in Northvolt

The German car manufacturer BMW does not want to invest more in the crisis-stricken Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt AB, reports the news agency Bloomberg with reference to a source. Northvolt is in an acute liquidity crisis and has notified 1,600 employees of termination and has also paused major investments since the funds are not sufficient.

BMW does not want to invest more in Northvolt

Over 1,000 vacant Northvolt jobs at AF

Just over a week after announcing that 1,000 employees in Skellefteå were given notice of termination, thousands of jobs are available at battery giant Northvolt via the Swedish Public Employment Service's website. [Folkbladet](https://www.

Over 1,000 vacant Northvolt jobs at AF

Northvolt owner: The situation is serious

The battery manufacturer Northvolt's cash reserves need to be replenished. Major lenders are meeting today to discuss a new lifeline, according to the news agency Bloomberg.

Northvolt owner: The situation is serious

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

Many who are affected by Northvolt's massive layoffs in Skellefteå may choose to leave the country – and take their expertise with them – when they finish at the factory. I see such a risk, and that's why we're mobilizing now, says Minister for Labour Market and Integration Mats Persson (The Liberals).

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

No German Money for Northvolt

The German government will not provide any new money to the crisis-stricken battery company Northvolt, which is building a factory in Heide in central Germany, reports [Dagens Nyheter](https://www. dn.

No German Money for Northvolt

Northvolt suspected of crime after fatal accident

The crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt is suspected of work environment crimes, including gross negligence leading to another's death, following an accident in Skellefteå, reports Norran. .

Northvolt suspected of crime after fatal accident

Seek EU support for those affected at Northvolt

The Government must immediately seek support from the EU's globalization fund to support those who have been laid off at Northvolt. The demand comes from the Swedish S-group in the EU Parliament.

Seek EU support for those affected at Northvolt

Major Shareholder: Will Continue to Support Northvolt

One of the major shareholders in crisis-stricken Northvolt, Harald Mix, states that he will continue to support the battery manufacturer with capital, reports Ekonomiekot on Sveriges Radio. "Most serious assessors see what an important role a company like Northvolt plays for European competitiveness and the transformation of the automotive industry.

Major Shareholder: Will Continue to Support Northvolt

The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed

IF Metall in Skellefteå believes that targeted measures will be needed against the migrants who lose their jobs at Northvolt. The greatest concern exists among those who are here on work permits and who are dependent on their work to be able to stay in Sweden, says Lena Lundgren, local coordinator at the union.

The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed

Northvolt employees may be deported within three months

For hundreds of workers at Northvolt, more than their job is at stake. Their future in Sweden may be over if they don't find new employment within three months.

Northvolt employees may be deported within three months

Northvolt cases for 60 million kronor with the Enforcement Authority

More people are turning to the Enforcement Authority to get paid from crisis-stricken Northvolt, reports [Dagens Nyheter](https://www. dn.

Northvolt cases for 60 million kronor with the Enforcement Authority

The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

Crisis-stricken Northvolt is laying off 1,600 employees, of which 1,000 are in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm. Now, union representatives are warning that the number may be higher, reports [Sveriges Radio](https://sverigesradio.

The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

Northvolt: This is what has happened

On Monday, Northvolt laid off 1,600 of its employees in Sweden. Here is the background to the battery giant's crisis.

Northvolt: This is what has happened

Northvolt Employee: I Feel Sad

Adam and Hanna moved from Central Europe to Skellefteå to work at Northvolt. Now their future is uncertain.

Northvolt Employee: I Feel Sad

Governor after the notice: "No green bubble"

The crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt is laying off 1,000 people in Skellefteå. However, the municipality and region hope that they will stay and seek new jobs in Västerbotten.

Governor after the notice: "No green bubble"

Northvolt: "Tried to do too much at the same time"

Northvolt has invested in several new factories at the same time. It may have become too much to handle, according to Hampus Engellau, automotive analyst at Handelsbanken.

Northvolt: "Tried to do too much at the same time"

The Trade Union on the Notice from Northvolt: "Black Day"

An incredibly heavy message. This is how Victor Matinlassi, club chairman for Unionen at Northvolt, describes the news of the notice.

The Trade Union on the Notice from Northvolt: "Black Day"

Toxic chemical leaked at Northvolt when pipes froze

The toxic chemical NMP has leaked on several occasions at a facility of the battery manufacturer Northvolt, reports [SVT](https://www. svt.

Toxic chemical leaked at Northvolt when pipes froze

The Crisis for Electric Cars - "Rather an Adjustment"

Declining sales, halted investments, scrapped targets, lowered forecasts, and cutbacks. The electric car industry in Europe is facing headwinds.

The Crisis for Electric Cars - "Rather an Adjustment"

Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one

People who came from other countries to work at crisis-stricken Northvolth have been laid off on the first day, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio. .

Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one

Northvolt's lenders hire consultant

Lenders to the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt have now hired the investment bank PTJ Partners. The investment bank will provide advice on various scenarios that may arise due to the worsening liquidity problems at Northvolt, according to information to the news agency Bloomberg.

Northvolt's lenders hire consultant

Employees at Northvolt to Receive September Salary

Employees at the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt in Skellefteå will receive their salaries in September. "Employees will receive their salaries," confirms press chief Matti Kataja in an email to Folkbladet.

Employees at Northvolt to Receive September Salary

Northvolt receives support from Volkswagen

Crisis-stricken Northvolt is supported by one of its major shareholders, German Volkswagen. To the news agency Bloomberg, a spokesperson states that the company is now backing Northvolt's production plans.

Northvolt receives support from Volkswagen

Suspect for apartment fire – 40 people evacuated

Around 40 people had to be evacuated when a so-called modular house in Skellefteå was completely destroyed during the night towards Sunday, reports Västerbottens-Kuriren. One person is suspected of gross negligence.

Suspect for apartment fire – 40 people evacuated