The International Council of Swedish Industry is an independent affiliation of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, Sweden’s major business organisation with 55.000 member companies. NIR’s mission involves working closely with major companies in Sweden and abroad, potential business partners, private sector organisations but also governments and government agencies.

The Swedish Industrial and Metalworkers’ Union (IF Metall) organises more than 380,000 members at nearly 12,400 workplaces, affiliated to 52 local branches. IF Metall is aiming to safeguard the members’ interest and strength in order to create the best possible conditions in working life as well as in society at large. This includes an extensive cooperation with trade unions internationally.