ABOUT Ö-BORGEN
A family-owned shipyard group since 1916
Over a century of experience in shipbuilding, repair and marine services.
Ö-borgen is a family-owned holding company comprising several specialist businesses within Sweden’s maritime sector. With roots dating back to 1916, the group has evolved from a single ship repair yard into one of Sweden’s leading shipyard groups, operating across shipbuilding, repair, service, and marine solutions.
Today, Ö-borgen consists of five shipyards and several marine-related companies across the country. Together, the group employs more than 900 people and remains family-owned and operated, with the fifth generation of the Backman family now actively involved in the business.
110+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
5
SHIPYARDS IN SWEDEN
900+
EMPLOYEES
5th
GENERATION
OUR HISTORY
Five Generations of Development
From a local ship repair yard on the island of Öckerö, Ö-borgen has grown into a group with operations across Sweden. Through five generations, the business has evolved alongside the changing needs of the maritime industry and today encompasses several shipyards and marine-related companies.
Since 1916, we have built our business on long-term commitment, responsibility, and a genuine dedication to Swedish shipping and maritime industries.
- 1916
Ö-varvet is Founded
Ernst Backman establishes Ö-varvet on Öckerö as a repair yard for fishing vessels, laying the foundation for what would later become Ö-borgen.
- 1945
The Second Generation Takes Over
Gösta and Hugo Backman take over the business and continue to develop and expand the shipyard.
- 1966
Modernization and Growth
Rune Backman assumes leadership of the business and guides the company through a period of continued development and modernization.
- 1990
A New Growth Journey Begins
Peder, Örjan, and Jonas Backman take over the business. At the time, the shipyard employs 17 people, and the foundation of today’s group begins to take shape.
- TODAY
One of Sweden's Leading Shipyard Groups
Today, Ö-borgen consists of five shipyards and several specialist companies within the maritime sector. The group employs more than 900 people, and the fifth generation of the Backman family is actively involved in the business.
OUR BRAND
Built on Trust
The companies within our group strive to be an attractive workplace for employees and a reliable partner for customers. We value close relationships and long-term partnerships, both in times of growth and challenge. Through responsibility, commitment, and a consistent focus on quality, we aim to be a company that people can trust.
HONESTY
We are open, transparent, and honest in our relationships.
QUALITY
We deliver the right quality at the right price.
DEVELOPMENT
We create opportunities for our employees to grow and develop.
LONG-TERM
We take a long-term approach and continuously strive for improvement.
RESPONSIBILITY
We take responsibility for our commitments and deliver with care.
COMMITMENT
We meet customers and colleagues with presence, respect, and appreciation.
OUR CUSTOMERS
Relationships That Create Long-Term Value
We seek long-term partnerships with customers who value expertise, quality, and continuous development. Through close collaboration and strong synergies across our businesses, we build relationships where customers feel supported and well taken care of throughout every stage of the partnership.
HIGH STANDARDS
We value customers who set high standards and drive progress through clear expectations and ambitious goals.
TIME & COMMITMENT
Successful outcomes are built on collaboration, open dialogue, and shared commitment throughout the entire project.
EXPERTISE
Experience and knowledge provide the foundation for effective solutions and long-term value.
SCALE
We enjoy working with customers who have recurring needs and multiple projects over time.
FUTURE FOCUS
We seek partnerships with customers who look ahead and embrace development, innovation, and continuous improvement.
DRIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT
The strongest partnerships are built on a shared ambition to grow, learn, and explore new opportunities.
OUR GOALS
What We Strive For
Through long-term responsibility, sound financial management, and a strong focus on people, customers, and our business, we work to create sustainable value over time.
FOR OUR EMPLOYEES
A Workplace for Growth
We strive to create a workplace where employees can grow and thrive. Through responsibility, skills development, and a positive work environment, we create the conditions for long-term success and a sustainable working life.
FOR OUR CUSTOMERS
Relationships That Create Value
We aim to be an effective and trusted partner to our customers. Through quality, commitment, and long-term responsibility, we build relationships where customers feel supported and well taken care of, both in successful times and when challenges arise.
FOR THE BUSINESS
A Legacy That Lives On
We work to preserve the capital, expertise, and long-standing heritage on which our business is built. Through sound financial management, responsible resource allocation, and continued development within the shipyard industry, we strengthen the business for the future. We also develop new areas of expertise and operations that complement and reinforce our core business.
GROUP STRUCTURE
Strength Through Collaboration
Ö-borgen consists of several specialist companies within the maritime sector. Together, we offer broad expertise in shipbuilding, repair, service, and marine solutions. By bringing together experience, specialist knowledge, and resources across the group, we are able to meet our customers’ needs through both local solutions and a strong, integrated offering.
OUR GROUP
Each company within the group contributes unique expertise and experience. Through close collaboration between our businesses, we create synergies that strengthen both our offering and our ability to grow sustainably over time. Together, we build a strong group where knowledge, quality, and commitment are the driving forces behind our success.
QUALITY
Quality in Every Delivery
Our quality policy is based on creating increased profitability and customer satisfaction through an active and continuously improving approach to quality management. We support the maritime industry through established standards, classification requirements, and documented working methods, ensuring traceability and quality throughout every stage of the process.
OUR QUALITY POLICY
Quality is an integral part of everything we do and is embedded throughout our organization. Through clear processes, personal responsibility, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, we ensure high quality in our products, services, and deliveries. We work to minimize claims, create satisfied customers, and collaborate with suppliers and partners who meet our quality standards.
- We continuously improve our working methods and processes.
- We take responsibility for the quality of our work and strive to minimize claims.
- We meet and aim to exceed customer requirements and expectations while constantly seeking opportunities for improvement.
- We set high standards for suppliers and business partners to ensure quality, profitability, and products and services that meet our requirements.
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management. Certification demonstrates that we operate with clear processes, continuous improvement, and a strong customer focus to ensure high quality in our products, services, and deliveries.
ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability in Every Decision
Delivering high quality while protecting the environment is an important part of who we are. We work systematically to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and use resources responsibly. Environmental considerations are integrated throughout our business and form a natural part of every decision we make.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Many of our customers depend directly on a healthy marine environment for their operations. Therefore, our environmental efforts are an important part of our responsibility and an investment in the trust of customers, communities, and employees. Through commitment, sound business practices, and a long-term perspective, we contribute to a more sustainable maritime industry and demonstrate our dedication to environmental responsibility.
- We contribute with technical solutions that support a more environmentally efficient maritime industry.
- We work to minimize, and where possible eliminate, negative environmental impacts from our operations.
- Through continuous improvement, we strive to reduce resource consumption, energy use, and waste generation.
- We prevent incidents that could result in environmental pollution.
- Our environmental work is guided by responsibility, commitment, and compliance with applicable environmental legislation and other requirements.
- We aim to make it easier and more attractive to be a customer and guest of our companies through responsible environmental practices.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management and reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability. Through a structured environmental management system, we actively work to reduce our environmental impact, use resources responsibly, and continuously improve our environmental performance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Safety Every Day
A healthy physical and psychosocial work environment is essential for well-being, personal development, and strong performance. By identifying and preventing risks, we create a safe, secure, and supportive workplace where employees can grow, thrive, and perform at their best.
OUR HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
Health and safety are integral parts of our operations and are characterized by safety, participation, and continuous improvement. Through collaboration, responsibility, and a systematic approach to occupational health and safety, we create the conditions for a safe and sustainable workplace.
- We maintain a work environment that promotes learning, development, and well-being.
- We identify and prevent risks, ill health, and workplace accidents through a systematic health and safety approach.
- We comply with applicable legislation and requirements while continuously improving our health and safety performance.
- We develop our business together with our employees to create meaningful and stimulating work.
- We promote a healthy balance between work, recovery, and personal life to support long-term well-being.
ISO 45001
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management and demonstrates our commitment to a safe and healthy workplace. Through a systematic approach to health and safety, we identify and prevent risks, promote health and well-being, and create a safe working environment for both employees and business partners.
