It all began at a design exhibition in Fagersta during the summer of 2010. Johan Karlsson from the Formens Hus in Hällefors was there. He had previously thought about an emergency building made of cardboard. Meanwhile, Anette Eriksson, head of Tillväxtgruppen in Fagersta was also there. “What if you could do something great with tubes developed at the Roll Forming Center?” said Annette.

VINNOVA decides that the application of Triple Steelix is granted for the following reasons: Triple Steelix is very successful and has created real results in the form of new companies and products but also systemic changes. Strong regional collaboration that extends over 13 municipalities in Bergslagen has been established and is characterized by a dedicated targeted regional leadership.

This years conference theme "Competitiveness at the Edge" reflcts our wish to be at the frontier of knowledge and on the edge of the debate on this key issue. "Things are changing faster and faster in economic development and I cannot imagine a better place to debate and share ideas on where the "cluster-winds" are blowing then in Auckand" say Alberto Pezzi, President, TCI.