The Chineese in Kalmar

The Chinese company Fanerdun Group AB will build a 70.000 square meter exhibition and trade centre, where 1000 companies - mostly Chinese - will display their products. Beyond the wholesale enterprise Fanerdun has plans to build hotels, restaurants and a spa. During the past two years the company has carried out market surveys in several northern European cities. "Kalmar is ideal from a business standpoint. Corporate taxes are low, as are investment and housing costs. I also find laws and norms in the Swedish society admirable. Sweden has a good reputation among Chinese businessexecutives" - says Mr Luo, managing director of Fanerdun. - "In addition, there is an airport, train connections and a harbour. A well-functioning infrastructure is a prerequisite for attracting business from all over Europe". "In addition to a large number of visitors, we will have to plan for 1000 people, who will work in the trade centre. This will entail a substantial boost for Kalmar Airport" - says Kyrre Dahl, Head of the Development Office of Kalmar. At the same time new demands will be placed on the municipality. Kyrre Dahl is therefore conducting a study to determine effects upon society as a whole to see which resources might be mobilized. "The analysis will provide a basis for future development. We need to know as much as possible about the development we are about to embark upon, both in the short term and the long term" - says Kyrre Dahl.

For more information, please contact Mr Kyrre Dahl, phone: +46 48050160, e-mail: kyrre.dahl@kalmar.se.