Saab has acquired Deform AB, a metal forming company based in Degerfors, Sweden, formalizing a long-standing supplier relationship. The acquisition is intended to secure supply chains for Saab and the wider Swedish defence industry.

Deform has been a supplier of specialised components for Saab’s submarine production, particularly within the Kockums business unit. The company has provided parts for the ongoing construction of the Blekinge-class submarines.

“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,” said 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,” said Deform’s CEO Ulrika Jonsson.

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Saab said the move provides long-term stability for Deform’s operations and secures continued cooperation in supply for Saab and Sweden’s defence industry.

Deform specialises in hot and cold forming of metallic materials and operates across four business areas: pressure vessels, protection, heavy fabrication and heavy equipment. Founded in 1907, the company has operated under the name Deform since 1987 and currently employs 37 people.

Photo: Lars Brännström, deputy head of business area Kockums at Saab and newly appointed chair of Deform’s board & Ulrika Jonsson, CEO of Deform & Mats Wicksell head of Saab’s business area Kockums