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2 weeks ago | 
norran.se | Paul Connolly |Magnus Lindkvist
Being made redundant from Northvolt was a "blessing and a curse" for Abel Hailu Kebede. But it's led him to making durable and beautiful kitchen counter-tops, tiles and floors, from rarely recycled plastics, and being supported by Region Västerbotten to the tune of over half a million kronor. Within a year, he hopes to have several employees. – I also want to build a factory here, says Abel. Abel Hailu Kebede is one of the finalists in Venture Cup's startup competition.
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2 weeks ago | 
norran.se | Paul Connolly |Patrik G Johansson
IF Metall, the trade union, is critical of the way the bankruptcy process at Northvolt has been managed by the company and the bankruptcy administrator. Their specific concern is the release of many union representatives from their duties during their notice period. Lena Lundgren, local coordinator at IF Metall Norra Västerbotten.
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2 weeks ago | 
norran.se | Paul Connolly
Efter hundratals övertidstimmar på Northvolt blev den slovenske ingenjören Uroš Lančar chockad över att bli uppsagd samtidigt som mindre erfarna kollegor fick behålla sina jobb. – Arbetare med hög kunskap sägs upp och de med mindre kunskap behålls. Det är inte logiskt, säger han. ”Teamet på DS2 var fantastiskt. De var de mest innovativa, hårt arbetande människorna jag någonsin har arbetat med.
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3 weeks ago | 
norran.se | Paul Connolly
After writing instruction manuals and working hundreds of overtime hours, Slovenian engineer Uroš Lančar was shocked to be made redundant from Northvolt while less knowledgeable colleagues kept their jobs. – Workers with high levels of knowledge being laid off and those with less knowledge being kept on. It makes absolutely no sense, he tells Norran English editor, Paul Connolly. "The team on DS2 was amazing.
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3 weeks ago | 
norran.se | Paul Connolly |Melker Westerberg
Skebo's rent increase for the year is now finalised, and the new rates will be effective this spring. Skebo's rent rises have been decided. Skellefteå2025-04-03 16:00At the outset of negotiations, Skebo proposed a 6.71 percent rent increase, effective April 1st, a proposition Hyresgästföreningen (the Tenants' Association) rejected.
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3 weeks ago | 
norran.se | Paul Connolly |Thomas Lövgren
Sabina Hoppe reflects on building an international team at Northvolt before the company's sudden collapse. – I had new hires scheduled to commence, and I had to inform them: Do not come. That was a devastating blow. Sabina Hoppe was brought on as Northvolt's head of environment and energy in January 2024, when the company was thriving. The atmosphere underwent a complete and sudden change after the summer.
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3 weeks ago | 
norran.se | Paul Connolly |Donna Richmond
Skellefteå is home to people from all over the world, and to foster connections, the event "One Evening - One Country" was launched in 2023. This week, the focus shifted to a continent for the first time with "One Evening - One Continent: Africa." The African countries represented were South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt. Amid the turmoil of Northvolt's recent lay-offs, one attendee summed it up:– There's not a lot we can do about what's happening, so we may as well have some fun anyway.
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3 weeks ago | 
norran.se | Paul Connolly |Patrik G Johansson
When Skellefteå municipality opened its crisis centre at The Great Northern on Tuesday, Baris Ozdere was one of nearly 300 visitors. – It’s amazing that people want to help, he says to Norran. Baris Ozdere at Skellefteå municipality's crisis office in The Great Northern, where he talks about his struggle to stay in Skellefteå.
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3 weeks ago | 
norran.se | Paul Connolly |Magnus Lindkvist
Bankruptcy trustee, Mikael Kubu, has previously announced that Northvolt will continue operating on a smaller scale while awaiting a potential new buyer. According to Norran sources, 880 employees will remain at the Skellefteå factory. Northvolt filed for bankruptcy. Skellefteå2025-03-31 11:59UPDATE: Weds: 14:15Conflicting figures have circulated regarding the number of employees retained at Northvolt's Swedish operations, with estimates ranging from 1,200 to 1,900.
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3 weeks ago | 
norran.se | Paul Connolly |Magnus Lindkvist
Bankruptcy trustee, Mikael Kubu, has previously announced that Northvolt will continue operating on a smaller scale while awaiting a potential new buyer. According to Norran sources, 880 employees will remain at the Skellefteå factory. Northvolt filed for bankruptcy. Skellefteå2025-03-31 11:59UPDATE: Thurs: 11:15While the state salary guarantee has been approved for those laid off from Northvolt's bankrupt company, some employees are still awaiting their March salaries.
