Fredriksberg retains laundry after regional investment

March 23, 2026

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The laundry in Fredriksberg will stay and develop after Region Dalarna and Region Värmland decided to invest jointly. They are forming a new company to continue operations, creating opportunities for more jobs.

Regions Dalarna and Värmland have decided to form a new company together to continue running the laundry in Fredriksberg. This ensures the facility remains and can develop, according to Dala-Demokraten. The investment provides security and opens opportunities for more jobs in the area. The article is by Eric Salomonsson. The decision is presented as positive for the local economy by preserving and expanding the laundry.

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