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Eskilstuna, situated close to Lake Mälaren about 100 kilometres west of Stockholm in Sweden, is a town of about 91,000 inhabitants. In Eskilstuna the municipality and industrial leaders co-operate to create a dynamic business climate, Eskilstuna also is an expanding university town (specialises in nursing, training of teachers, innovation design and product development) and a thriving business centre offering many opportunities for entrepreneurs. 

The city is a manufacturing centre with a high percentage of citizens employed in industry and has traditional industrial strength, although distribution logistics has grown noticeably in recent years.

History:
Eskilstuna, a town of about 91,000 inhabitants, is situated close to Lake Mälaren about 100 kilometres west of Stockholm in Sweden. Our town has an interesting history. Eskilstuna was well-known as a flourishing industrial town as early as the 17th century. King Karl X Gustav founded the Rademacher Forges in 1650 when he asked Reinhold Rademacher, a master smith, to manage the forges. The character of the town has changed over the years. With the inauguration 1997 of the high speed train service from Stockholm to Eskilstuna the town has become a centre in the fast growing Mälarregion. Stockholm is now only 60 minutes away by rail which makes it feasible to live in Eskilstuna and work in Stockholm. It is also convenient for visitors to Stockholm to take a day trip to Eskilstuna.

Local economy:
Eskilstuna is a thriving business centre offering many opportunities for entrepreneurs. It is famous for its many innovations, such as locks and safety systems, construction machines, car parts and electronics. Some innovations have received international recognition for example the pipe wrench, the adjustable spanner and the CEJ measuring system. Recent innovations include the Volvo wheel loaders and articulated haulers.

Eskilstuna is a manufacturing centre with a high percentage of citizens employed in industry. Traditional craftsmanship, a wealth of industrial experience and a highly skilled workforce ensure top quality manufacturing. Eskilstuna is well positioned to export to other markets and has a modern infrastructure, which enables efficient distribution of goods. Eskilstuna is very accessible to ports, airports and highway system. 

Eskilstuna has traditional industrial strength, although distribution logistics has grown noticeably in recent years. Infrastructure improvements such as the Öresund Bridge have shortened shipping times within Sweden and spurned shippers and distributors to relocate farther north. Companies understand that centralizing warehousing in Eskilstuna enables combining the flow of goods from manufacturers to retailers and consumers, not only in Sweden's capital, but also through the entire nation. Opened early in 2003, Eskilstuna's combi-terminal is vigorously reloading goods from rail to trailers. In Eskilstuna the municipality and industrial leaders co-operate to create a dynamic business climate.

Education:
Eskilstuna is an expanding university town. This year there are about 6,000 students studying in Eskilstuna. The Mälardalen University is a twin university with locations in both Eskilstuna and Västerås which is situated 50 kilometres due north of Eskilstuna. The Eskilstuna campus of the University specialises in nursing, training of teachers, innovation design and product development, technical information particularly illustration, and computer graphics.

Tourism & culture:
Eskilstuna has two tourist attractions mentioned in Guide Michelin. One is the Rademacher Forges and the other is The Sigurd Rock Carving from the Viking period, around 1040. The Rock carving is found near Sundbyholm Manor House on the shores of Lake Mälaren. Eskilstuna is also known for its zoo where a large number of white tigers have been reared.