A support for industrial shipping
Öckeröborgen is a family-owned parent company with several businesses in the marine sector in Sweden.
Ö-varvet was founded by Ernst Backman in 1916 as a repair yard for fishing boats. In 1945, the yard was taken over by his sons Gösta and Hugo Backman, and later in 1966, it was passed on to Gösta’s son Rune Backman.
In 1990, the yard was taken over by Gösta’s grandsons Peder, Örjan, and Jonas Backman. At that time, the yard employed 17 people.
Since 1990, the business has continuously evolved. What started as a single shipyard has grown into a group comprising five shipyards and several other marine-related companies.
Today, the 5th generation of the Backman family is also active in the group. The group now employs nearly 600 people across its companies, which are located in various parts of Sweden.
Seeking Customers with
- High standards
- Time/Commitment
- Solid Knowledge
- Many Projects
- Future Focus and Willingness to Develop
We aim for a high level of recognition when customers visit our businesses.
Our goal is to build long-term relationships where customers feel well cared for.
Brand
The companies within the group strive to be excellent workplaces for their employees and reliable suppliers for their customers. We aim to maintain strong connections with both employees and customers, regardless of whether times are good or challenging. We want to be recognized for always doing our best, taking responsibility, and being a trustworthy partner.
- We are sincere and honest
- We offer fair prices and quality
- We are a secure workplace where employees can grow
- We are long-term oriented and strive for continuous improvement
- We are joyful and grateful
Socioeconomic Brand
We aim to operate in environments where we can make a meaningful difference, primarily in the municipalities where our companies are active. Our focus is directed toward children and young people to create the best possible foundation for the future.
Our Objectives
- To create a good workplace for employees
- To provide an efficient and welcoming environment for customers
- To manage and nurture capital, competence, and our long-standing heritage
- To conduct daily operations responsibly and utilize the company’s resources wisely
- To support customers in both prosperous and challenging times
- To ensure sustainable financial management, fostering a positive work environment and growth in operations
- To remain within the shipyard industry or areas that benefit it in the long term or create complementary expertise for its development
Group Structure
Quality
Our quality policy is to continually enhance our operations through active quality management, driving profitability and customer satisfaction. We are a trusted partner for industrial shipping.
Our quality system adheres to prescribed standards and is also based on requirements from classification societies and customer specifications. It includes comprehensive documentation and traceability, as requested by the customer.
Our Quality Policy
- We will develop work processes and methods, ensuring continuous improvement within our management system, and assign personal quality responsibility to all employees with appropriate resources and authority. Complaints will be minimized.
- We will meet and, where possible, exceed customer requirements and expectations, always seeking opportunities for improvement and development.
- We will set appropriate quality standards for suppliers and partners, choosing only those who meet our requirements for high quality, profitability, and superior products and services.
Environment
Delivering high-quality services to our customers while considering the environment is of utmost importance to us. We actively manage our operations to reduce the environmental impact progressively. Environmental considerations are integral to every decision we make.
Our Environmental Policy
We contribute with technical solutions for environmentally efficient professional shipping.
Many of our customers rely on a healthy marine environment for their operations.
Our focus on environmental efforts is an investment in trust among customers, stakeholders, and employees.
Our environmental practices make it easier for customers and guests to engage with us.
We aim to reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts from our operations. It should be evident that we prioritize environmental responsibility!
We commit to ongoing improvements, aiming to reduce resource use, energy consumption, and waste.
We work to prevent accidents that could result in pollution.
Our environmental efforts are driven by professionalism and commitment, complying with environmental legislation and other relevant requirements.
Work Environment
A positive physical and psychosocial work environment is essential for well-being and achieving excellent results.
By analyzing and mitigating risks before and during projects, we ensure the safety of all employees in their work. Our workplace safety routines promote a healthy and secure environment.
Our Work Environment Policy
- Operations will be conducted in a supportive work environment that fosters learning and development while preventing illness and injuries.
- We comply with all laws and regulations, continuously improving our approach to workplace safety and performance.
- We collaborate with employees to ensure tasks are meaningful and stimulating. A fulfilling work environment with engaged employees is a key factor for success. Employees will be given time for recreation and rest to maintain a healthy work-life balance.