Saab announced on 18 August 2025 that its has acquired Swedish metal-forming company Deform. The Degerfors-based business, which has a history that goes back to 1907, has been known as Deform since 1987 and has long been a supplier of speciality parts for Saab’s Kockums submarine business.
Saab stated that taking over Deform ensures continued strong ownership for the company and long-term stability for its operations, which in turn ensures continued security of supply for Saab and the Swedish defence industry.
Deform has four main business areas: pressure vessels, protection, heavy fabrication and heavy equipment. The company specialises in hot and cold forming of various types of metallic materials.
“Deform has a unique expertise in the shaping of tough and demanding materials,” Mats Wicksell, head of Saab’s Kockums business area, was quoted as saying in a company press release. “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.”
“I am proud and happy that Deform is now part of Saab,” added Deform CEO Ulrika Jonsson. “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.”
