02. Shutdown, relocation, and disposal of Scandinavia’s last glass factory.

The assignment involved the shutdown of Sweden’s only flat glass production facility. The impact extended far beyond the company itself. Jobs were lost. Suppliers were affected. The surrounding community was directly exposed.

The closure triggered a series of legal disputes, with the largest claim reaching approximately SEK 100 million. At the same time, the full industrial site had to be dismantled. More than 300 subcontractors were engaged in the disassembly work.

Production lines were relocated to other countries. Critical functions had to be maintained during the entire shutdown period to ensure safety, continuity, and control. The site, including land and buildings exceeding 85,000 square meters, was later cleaned and prepared for disposal following environmental requirements and permit expiry.

This was not a single event. It was a prolonged process requiring operational control, legal coordination, and continuous stakeholder management.