cities at their peak were home to numerous different companies involved in steel production.
Eskilstuna remains an important industrial city with internationally known companies such as Volvo Wheel loaders, main site for the heavy construction equipment division of Volvo, Assa (locks, keys), and Stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu, Thin Strip Nyby in Torsh�lla.
The modern co-establishment of the M�lardalen University (M�lardalens h�gskola) together with the twice as large neighbouring city of V�ster�s, has also given Eskilstuna an academic touch. The city also has a combined zoo and amusement park - Parken Zoo
