AFRY is a European engineering, design, and advisory services firm with over 18,000 experts operating across more than 40 countries. Founded in 1895 through a merger of Swedish and Finnish engineering traditions, the company maintains a 130-year legacy in technical problem-solving while executing projects in over 100 countries. The firm generates SEK 27 billion in annual net sales, with 75% of operations concentrated in the Nordic market. Its multilingual workforce speaks more than 50 languages, enabling direct technical communication across global project deployments.
The company operates through three global divisions delivering end-to-end engineering solutions. The Energy division focuses on clean energy transition projects and energy sector infrastructure. The Industry division provides engineering services for manufacturing clients and secures raw materials supply chains for industrial advancement. The Transportation & Places division designs infrastructure systems and built environment projects that connect communities. Each division combines sector-specific engineering expertise with advisory services spanning project lifecycle phases from initial assessment through deployment.
AFRY's technical domains include engineering design, infrastructure development, energy systems, industrial process optimization, and transportation networks. The firm positions itself as a technical partner in energy and industrial transitions, applying systems-level engineering to sustainability challenges. With a workforce distributed across Europe and established presence in Nordic countries, the company maintains both regional depth and capacity for international project execution. Led by CEO Linda Pålsson, AFRY operates from Swedish headquarters while serving industrial, energy, and infrastructure clients globally.