Swedish Firms Heba and Ependion Lead Digital Transformation

Swedish companies Heba Fastighets AB and Ependion are establishing themselves as leaders in real estate and industrial technology, respectively, by embracing digitalization to foster innovation and drive growth. Both firms are utilizing data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and modernize their respective sectors. Heba Fastighets AB is revolutionizing property management through the development of a digital infrastructure designed to proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate. The company employs digital twins and IoT sensors for real-time monitoring, a system it terms "smart förvaltning" (smart management). CEO Patrik Emanuelsson highlighted the objective of "discover[ing] problems before they happen," thereby creating a more efficient experience for both tenants and employees. Concurrently, the technology group Ependion is pursuing ambitious growth by implementing digital solutions for industrial applications. The group, comprising two distinct units, Westermo and Beijer Electronics, targets less cyclical markets influenced by megatrends such as digitalization and electrification. CEO Jenny Sjödahl underscored Ependion's core strength in its ability to combine a "high level of technology with a global presence."