Degerfors Förzinknings

What Degerfors Förzinknings does

Degerfors Förzinknings AB (DBA: Defab) is a Swedish contract hot-dip galvanizing manufacturer founded in 1947 and headquartered in Strömtorp, Degerfors. The company operates two specialized production lines: a large zinc kettle ("stora grytan," 9500 x 1400 x 2600 mm) capable of processing piece goods up to 18 meters long and 4 tons in weight, and a small zinc kettle ("lilla grytan," 4000 x 1000 x 1200 mm) with automated high-temperature (560°C) processing and centrifugation for nails and small metal goods up to 450 mm (automatic) or 4,000 mm (manual). The underlying technology conforms to SS-EN ISO 1461 and is certified under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and EN 1090-1, the last of which enables CE-marking of galvanized load-bearing steel structures per EU Construction Products Regulation.

Defab serves two primary customer segments on a B2B contract basis: construction and infrastructure companies requiring corrosion protection for large steel components, and building materials and hardware manufacturers needing rust protection for mass-produced fasteners and small metal goods. Revenue is generated through transaction-based processing fees per item or batch, with additional charges for ancillary services including packing, assembly, and brokering of sandblasting and painting. Distribution is delivered through a network of local trucking partners operating turbils (scheduled transport routes) that provide nationwide Swedish pickup and delivery, with the company also accepting direct customer drop-offs at the Degerfors facility. Production is powered entirely by fossil-free electricity and uses Low Carbon Zinc, reducing climate impact by up to 70% versus traditional zinc. Defab is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Skyllbergs Bruks AB (owned by the Svensson family since 1888), which also controls Skyllberg Industri AB (wire drawing, nail manufacturing, welded steel constructions) and Nils Ahlgren AB (wholesale distribution of fencing and area protection), creating an internal captive demand channel. The company employs approximately 11 named staff and operates with a sales-led go-to-market focused on direct phone and email relationships.

Name

Degerfors Förzinknings

Legal name

Degerfors Förzinknings AB

Website

https://defab.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Degerfors Förzinknings AB (Defab) is a Swedish contract hot-dip galvanizer founded in 1947, operating two specialized production lines in Degerfors for large steel structures and small metal goods, serving construction and hardware manufacturers across Sweden with national transport coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Surface Treatment / Hot-Dip Galvanizing Services

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)

Keywords

• Hot-dip galvanizing
• Steel corrosion protection
• Zinc coating services
• Metal surface treatment
• Industrial galvanizing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Degerfors

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hot-dip galvanizing services: Contract manufacturing/processing service for hot-dip galvanizing of steel products. Revenue generated through processing fees per item or batch, with additional charges for supplementary services like packing, assembly, sandblasting, and painting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Contract hot-dip galvanizing of steel products performed to SS-EN ISO 1461, operating two specialized zinc kettles: a large kettle (stora grytan) for piece goods up to 18 meters and 4 tons, and a small kettle (lilla grytan) with high-temperature (560°C) processing and centrifugation for nails and small goods. The company brokers supplementary services such as packing, assembly, sandblasting, and painting, and arranges nationwide transport via scheduled truck routes (turbils).

Product overview

Degerfors Förzinknings (Defab) is a hot-dip galvanizing service provider operating two distinct production lines: Styckegods (piece goods) using the large zinc kettle for items up to 18 meters and 4 tons, and Spik och smågods (nails and small goods) using the small kettle with automated centrifugation. The company also offers supplementary services including packing, assembly, sandblasting, and painting coordination, plus transport arrangement throughout Sweden via local trucking partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Styckegods (Piece Goods) Hot-Dip Galvanizing Hot-dip galvanizing service for steel piece goods up to 18 meters in length and 4 tons in weight, processed in the large zinc kettle (stora grytan, 9500 x 1400 x 2600 mm). Targeted at construction and infrastructure fabricators requiring large-component corrosion protection.
• Spik och smågods (Nails and Small Goods) Hot-Dip Galvanizing Hot-dip galvanizing at high temperature (560°C) with subsequent centrifugation for nails and small goods up to 450 mm via an automated line, or up to 4000 mm via manual dipping, processed in the small zinc kettle (lilla grytan, 4000 x 1000 x 1200 mm). Targeted at manufacturers of nails, fasteners, and other small metal hardware.
• Övriga tjänster (Additional Services) Supplementary services including packing per customer specifications, assembly and mounting work, and coordination of additional services such as sandblasting and painting (brokered through partners). Offered to customers using Defab's galvanizing services.
• Transporter (Transport Services) Transport arrangement services through collaboration with local trucking companies, offering pickup and delivery solutions throughout Sweden via scheduled truck services (turbils) that collect and deliver goods from customer sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extends product lifespan by up to 50 years
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Skyllbergs Bruks ABcoreOthersParent company of Degerfors Förzinknings AB. Skyllbergs Bruk has processed iron since 1346 and is one of Sweden's oldest companies, owned by the Svensson family since 1888. Degerfors Förzinknings AB is one of three subsidiaries in the group.
• Skyllberg Industri ABflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company and part of the same parent Skyllbergs Bruks AB. Specializes in wire drawing, nail manufacturing, and welded steel constructions. Products like the Skyllbergsbommen road barrier are manufactured by Skyllberg Industri and hot-dip galvanized by Defab.
• Nils Ahlgren ABflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company and part of Skyllbergs Bruks AB. Wholesaler to building and ironware trade, supplier of fencing and area protection. Products are sold through Nils Ahlgren's distribution network and manufactured/produced by sister companies.
• Local transport companies (lokala åkerier)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDefab collaborates closely with several local trucking companies to arrange transport solutions throughout Sweden. These partners operate turbils (scheduled transport routes) that collect and deliver goods from customers' sites.
• Low Carbon Zinc supplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationSuppliers providing zinc with the market's lowest CO2 footprint, reducing climate impact by up to 70% compared to traditional zinc. This is an active choice for more sustainable industry practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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