Semcon
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Public company, (Nasdaq Stockholm: SEMC) |
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| Industry | automotive industry,Manufacturing and process industries, energy sector, life science, telecom |
| Founded | Västerås, Sweden (1980) |
| Headquarters | Gothenburg, Sweden |
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Number of locations
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Brazil:São Bernardo do Campo;Resende;China: Beijing; Guangzhou; Shanghai;Germany: Munich; Berlin; Sindelfingen; Bad Friedrichshall; Rüsselsheim; Stuttgart; Böblingen; WolfsburgHungary: Budapest;India:Bangalore;Spain: Antas;Sweden:Gothenburg; Eskilstuna; Falun; Helsingborg; Hudiksvall; Jönköping; Karlskrona; Karlstad; Lidköping; Linköping; Ludvika Lund; Olofström; Oskarshamn; Stenungsund; ; Södertälje; Trollhättan; Västerås; Växjö; Örebro; United Kingdom: Havant; Leavesden; Luleå; Kineton; South Woodham Ferrers; Grantham; |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Markus Granlund CEO Björn Strömberg Chief Financial Officer |
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Number of employees
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3,000 (2013) |
| Website | Semcon.com |
Semcon is a Swedish multinational technology company, specialized in product development. Semcon collaborates mainly with companies in the automotive industry, energy and life science sectors. It has 3,000 specialised employees, and conducts the entire product development cycle, from strategy and technology development to design and product information.
Semcon was founded in Västerås, Sweden, in 1980 and has offices in over 40 locations in nine different countries. In 2015, the Group reported annual sales of SEK 2.6 billions.
There are both single assignments and projects where specific teams are formed to develop solutions for product development chains. The company operates several research projects, including Sonic Movement, which is developing sound effects for electric cars.
Semcon was founded in 1980 in Västerås by Arvid Hansen. In1983, Hansen also started operations in Gothenburg and, in 1985, the head office was moved to Gothenburg. In 1990, Semcon was sold to VIAK. VIAK was then sold to VBB Group. After a management buy out, Semcon was introduced to the Swedish Stock Exchange in 1997. A rapid growth and expansion in Sweden took place.
In the beginning of 2000, Semcon started a series of sub brands such as Zipper, Zuite, Zystems, Zooma, Zingle, Zetup with a focus on IT. (called the Z-companies) Pentech in the UK was acquired in 2005 and this was the first Semcon operation outside Sweden. In 2005, the first office in China was opened and soon one in Hungary. Two larger acquisitions took place in 2007: German IVM Automotive, and Swedish Caran. With IVM Automotive, Semcon now also had operations in Brazil, India and Germany. The Z-companies were sold except Zooma.
Semcon offers engineering services and product information services for the entire product development chain, from requirement studies to finished product.
Engineering Services: The three main areas of expertise are product development, production development and plant design. These include:
→Automotive engineering →Mechanics →Electrics & electronics →Plant design →Design →Automation →Test & verification →Design→ →User experience →Project management →Quality →Production & process development →Calculation & simulation
Product Information: The three main areas of expertise are online marketing communication, after market information and distribution of information. These include:
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