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Plantagon is a Finalist for the 2011 Red Herring Top 100 Europe Award

Plantagon International AB is a Finalist for the 2011 Red Herring Top 100 Europe Award

 

STOCKHOLM – May 13, 2011 – Plantagon International AB announced today it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Europe award, a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the European business region.

The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of hundreds from across Europe. The nominees are evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, quality of management, execution of strategy, and integration into their respective industries.

This unique assessment of potential is complemented by a review of the actual track record and standing of a company, which allows Red Herring to see past the “buzz” and make the list an valuable instrument for discovering and advocating the greatest business opportunities in the industry.

"This year was very rewarding," said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. "The global economic situation has abated and there are many great companies producing really innovative and amazing products. We had a very difficult time narrowing the pool and selecting the finalists. Plantagon International AB shows great promise therefore deserves to be among the Finalists. Now we’re faced with the difficult task of selecting the Top 100 winners of Red Herring Europe. We know that the 2011 crop will grow into some amazing companies that are sure to make an impact."

Finalists for the 2011 edition of the Red Herring 100 Europe award are selected based upon their technological innovation, management strength, market size, investor record, customer acquisition, and financial health. During the several months leading up to the announcement, hundreds of companies in the telecommunications, security, Web 2.0, software, hardware, biotech, mobile and other industries completed their submissions to qualify for the award.

The Finalists are invited to present their winning strategies at the Red Herring Europe Forum in Amsterdam, May 23-25, 2011. The Top 100 winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony the evening of May 25 at the event.

 

Background Plantagon

In 2050, 80 percent of the world’s population will be living in towns and cities.  Already, 80 per cent of the world’s farmland is being utilized. In response to this challenge, the Swedish company Plantagon, together with the consulting engineering company Sweco, has developed a vertical greenhouse for city environments.

Plantagon is a Swedish company, mainly owned by Onondaga Nation, focused on urban agriculture.

Sweco is a Sweden-based international consulting engineering company that provides qualified consulting services with a high knowledge content.

 

Contact:

Magnus Hjelmare, Plantagon International AB (+46709896111 / magnus.hjelmare@plantagon.com)

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  • Environment, Energy

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  • plantagon
  • red herring 100
  • red herring winner
  • urban agri summit
  • sweco
  • greenhouse for urban agriculture
  • hans hassle
  • the companization
  • onondaga nation

Plantagon - Moving Capitalism to a Seven Generation Perspective

In 2050, 80 percent of the world’s population will be living in towns and cities.  Already, 80 per cent of the world’s farmland is being utilized. In response to this challenge, the Swedish company Plantagon, together with the consulting engineering company Sweco, has developed a vertical greenhouse for city environments.

Plantagon is a Swedish company, mainly owned by Onondaga Nation, focused on urban agriculture.

Sweco is a Sweden-based international consulting engineering company that provides qualified consulting services with a high knowledge content.


Contacts

Per Östling

Press contact Member of the Board +46707310988

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