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Bankrupt Northvolt to close shop for good after failed buyer search
Swedish battery company Northvolt went bankrupt in March after struggling to survive for several months.
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23 May 2025at 09:46
Insolvent Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt will close and shut down its last factory in northern part of the country unless a buyer comes forward by the end of June, reports Bloomberg News, citing anonymous sources.
The company filed for bankruptcy in March and its assets were put up for sale. However, it has not yet been possible to find a buyer.
Northvolt has one remaining factory in Skellefteå, where it produces batteries for truck manufacturer Scania.
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