Suncombe Makes Moves Into Scandinavia and Nordic Territories
With some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biotech companies with their origins and European bases being the Nordic and Scandinavian regions, we have made it our focus for 2025/26 to intensify our presence here. Beyond just the presence of these companies, there are also a wide range of companies in the scaling phase of growth who have the same passion and drive for our advanced technology that is fit for their specific use cases.
Challenges to the Pharmaceutical Market in Scandinavia and Nordic Regions
The pharmaceutical industry in the Nordic and Scandinavian regions presents a unique set of challenges that require innovative solutions. Which makes it a key market for Suncombe. Production engineers are typically focused on efficiency and maintaining regulatory compliance. While also needing to understand the importance of overcoming supply chain difficulties, budget constraints, and market access complexities.
In countries such as Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, decentralized healthcare systems mean that local authorities dictate pricing and reimbursement. This creates a fragmented environment that adds complexity to drug launches. But also creates an environment where production efficiency is paramount. For engineers responsible for production, these dynamics place increased pressure on maintaining efficiency without sacrificing compliance. Which is something that comes as standard with Suncombe systems.
Supply chain disruptions have also been identified as a significant challenge by the Nordic Pharmaceutical Forum. Ensuring the continuous supply of both new and established medicines is vital to the overall functioning of healthcare systems. Suncombe’s expertise in biowaste decontamination and Clean In Place systems can play a pivotal role in supporting consistent, compliant pharmaceutical production.
Suncombes Commitment to the Region
To support this initiative, we have brought on board senior consultant Hans Pettersson. Hans brings over 30 years of international business management and business development expertise.
Hans will be exploring the market, connecting with potential clients, and identifying new opportunities.
By understanding and responding to these unique regional challenges and having Hans on the ground here, Suncombe is well-positioned to support the pharmaceutical industry’s success in the Nordic and Scandinavian markets.
Over the coming days and weeks, he will be reaching out to potential projects and opportunities and arranging more in-depth scoping sessions. Presenting Suncombes’ solutions and creating a better understanding of the unique challenges of your site.
In the meantime, if you would like to discuss anything with Hans or just say hello, then please do not hesitate to contact him at h.pettersson@suncombe.com.