The company plays an important role in the supply chain of Saab Kockums, which builds the Blekinge-class submarines. Saab stated the acquisition will ensure stability and continued cooperation between the two companies.
“Deform has a unique expertise in the shaping of tough and demanding materials. They supply, among other things, to Saab’s ongoing production of the Blekinge-class submarines. We see it as a winning solution for both Kockums and Deform to secure the supply chain and jointly develop more businesses by making Deform part of the Saab family,” says Mats Wicksell, head of Saab’s business area Kockums.
“I am proud and happy that Deform is now part of Saab. This means a continued strong and stable future for our people and our business, where we continue to deliver world-class advanced products to our customers. We will keep the name Deform and our operations will continue in Degerfors, just as before,” says Deform’s CEO Ulrika Jonsson.
Founded in 1907 and operating under the name Deform since 1987, the company specialises in hot and cold forming of metallic materials. It has four main business areas—pressure vessels, protection, heavy fabrication and heavy equipment—and currently employs 37 people.
