Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France - CCSF

💫 111th Annual General Meeting of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in France 💫

On the 3rd of June, CCSF held its 111th Annual General Meeting of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in France in the presence of H.E. Caroline Vicini, Ambassador of Sweden to France and Honorary Chair of the Chamber.

The General Meeting was followed by a business lunch featuring our distinguished guest of honour:

Morten Rud Pedersen, Founder, President and CEO of Rud Pedersen.

We are also pleased to welcome our new member to the CCSF Board of Directors:

Emma Hemmingson, Country Manager France, Business Sweden.

Over the past two years, the CCSF has continued to grow significantly, welcoming an increasing number of member companies and strengthening its position as a leading platform for French-Swedish business relations. This growth reflects the dynamism of our community and the strong interest in deeper economic cooperation between France and Sweden.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our entire ecosystem of members, partners, and stakeholders, as well as to the representatives of Team Sweden and Team France, whose commitment and collaboration contribute every day to strengthening the ties between our two countries.

With a strengthened Board of Directors and an engaged business community, we look forward to another year of promoting French-Swedish cooperation, innovation, investment, and sustainable growth.

We extend our sincere thanks to our member FTPA for their generous hospitality and for welcoming our members in their beautiful venue.

🤝🚀 Choose France 2026: A record-breaking edition 🤝🚀

Yesterday's 9th edition of the Choose France Summit at Versailles once again demonstrated France's attractiveness as a destination for international investment.

• 71 investment announcements
• €93 billion in investments
• More than 15,600 jobs expected

Seven years after the first edition, France continues to strengthen its position as Europe's leading destination for international investment.

Several Swedish companies were invited by President Emmanuel Macron to this year's Choose France Summit.
Three major investment announcements were made by:

🔹 Alfa Laval announced close to €50 million in investments across its French production sites between 2026 and 2028, including the expansion of its facility in Golbey. The project will support growing demand for industrial gases and emerging energy applications while creating around 50 new jobs.
🔹Ingka Group | IKEA confirmed an additional €35 million investment in France by 2030, including the opening of 10 compact-format stores, the creation of 300 jobs and the development of more sustainable deliveries via the Seine.
🔹 Scania France announced nearly €70 million in investments to strengthen its truck assembly plant in Angers. The investment will increase production capacity and position the site as a key hub in the Group's electric truck manufacturing chain.

In connection with Choose France, we had the pleasure of welcoming several Swedish companies who chose to organise meetings and press conferences at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in France. Among them were our Premium Members Alfa Laval and SKF, highlighting the strong engagement of Swedish industry in France and the importance of French-Swedish business relations.

In the first photo (from the left):
David Johansson, President Industrial Region Europe & Africa, SKF
Katarina Lööf, Managing Director, CCSF
Mahdi Sebti, President SKF France, Director West Europe and Africa

In the second photo (from the left):
Tom Erixon, President and CEO, Alfa Laval
Katarina Lööf, Managing Director, CCSF
Julien Gennetier, Group Executive Vice-President, Alfa Laval

We are proud to see Swedish companies continuing to invest, innovate and create jobs across France, contributing to the long-term strength of French-Swedish economic cooperation.

📩 Newsletter CCSF n°5 2026 is now available! 📩

Find out the latest news about the CCSF, our member companies and the French-Swedish business world.

Newsletter CCSF n°5 2026 Chamber News The perfect setting for your next event Summer has finally arrived in Paris, bringing the perfect season for terrace events. At CCSF, our conference room and terrace offer a unique and elegant setting in the heart of the city, ideal for networking events and corporate gatherings.

🌍 Global Business Climate Survey 2026 Launch 🌍

On 11 June, Business Sweden and Swedish Chambers International (SCI), in collaboration with the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, will launch the seventh edition of the Global Business Climate Survey, now covering 41 markets worldwide.

Join this online event to discover key insights into the global business climate for Swedish companies abroad.

The programme includes:
• Presentation of the Global Business Climate Survey 2026
• Panel discussion with international business representatives
• Insights from Business Sweden, SCI and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Register here:

Global Business Climate Survey 2026 Join us to explore the latest insights into the experiences, challenges, and expectations of Swedish companies operating across the globe. Hosted at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce…

⚖️ Rappel 8 juin 17h00 : Entre modèle managérial nordique et réalités locales ⚖️

Comment piloter efficacement des activités au Maghreb depuis la France, tout en s’inscrivant dans un modèle managérial nordique ?

Cette session, organisée à la CCSF à Paris le 8 juin à 17h00, propose d’explorer les équilibres à trouver entre culture d’entreprise scandinave et réalités locales, afin de favoriser une performance durable.

À travers des retours d’expérience et des éclairages d’experts, plusieurs enjeux clés seront abordés : recrutement (expatriés vs talents locaux), mobilité interne et stratégies de rétention dans un marché de plus en plus concurrentiel.

Panel d’experts modéré par Tomas Fellbom, Directeur Général, Lincoln Nordics, avec:

Mahdi Sebti, Président de SKF France & Directeur Régional Europe Nord-Ouest et Afrique, SKF
jean-baptiste Corona, Managing Director & Country Manager France, Epiroc Entities
Joël POIRIER, Directeur de la BU Health & Medical – France & Afrique Francophone, Essity
Nolwenn Ahodi, DRH Métiers Advisory et Afrique francophone, KPMG France

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🎉 Welcome our newest member, Crescocito! 🎉

Crescocito France is a subsidiary of a Swedish organisation and has been active since 2008, providing solutions for paint and powder coating applications across a wide range of industries. The company combines more than 50 years of practical experience in product and process development with a highly experienced management team and an extensive international network of industry contacts.

Crescocito France offers complete solutions including engineering, customised systems, installations, service, technical support, and training, with a strong focus on reliability, efficiency, and long-term customer relationships. When standard products are not sufficient, the company develops specialised solutions tailored to specific customer needs.
By increasing uptime and improving transfer efficiency while reducing energy consumption, Crescocito France helps both large and small industrial companies optimise performance and reduce overall operating costs.

✨ Assemblée Générale de la CCSF le 3 juin ✨

Le 3 juin, rejoignez-nous en présence de S.E. Caroline Vicini, Ambassadrice de Suède en France, à l’occasion de notre Assemblée Générale suivie d’un déjeuner conférence avec invité d’honneur : Morten Rud Pedersen, President & CEO de Rud Pedersen. Son intervention portera sur le thème :
« Attractiveness in a Challenging Regulatory Environment ».

L’Assemblée Générale est ouvert aux membres et le déjeuner d’affaires est ouvert aux membres et aux non-membres.

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🌼 Yesterday, we hosted our annual Rooftop Terrace Mingle, an exclusive evening for our members filled with inspiring conversations, valuable networking, and plenty of new connections 🌼

One of the highlights of the evening was welcoming our newest members, who each took the stage for a 1-minute introduction to present themselves and their businesses to the community, a great way to open the door for future collaborations.

A heartfelt thank you to all our members for bringing such warm and vibrant energy to the evening. And a special thanks to our beverage and food sponsors, Wines We Want (Franska Vinlistan), Vitamin Well, Fika, IKEA Food, and Massage au Bureau.

We’re already looking forward to next year’s edition ✨

More photos from the soirée: https://lnkd.in/dzTE2QED

🎉 We are delighted to welcome a new member 🎉

With a background in business and workplace health promotion, Massage au Bureau was founded by Ellen Rudbäck, a Swedish professional based in Paris since 2014. Convinced that mental and physical well-being in the workplace go hand in hand with performance and efficiency, she qualified in 2025 in wellness massage therapy, with a specialisation in AMMA massage.

Massage au Bureau offers AMMA massage sessions directly on company premises, providing teams with relaxation, renewed energy, and a sense of well-being. It is a simple and effective way to foster a calmer, more focused, and more productive work environment.

🎉 We warmly welcome a new member to CCSF 🎉

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