About FKG
What is FKG?
FKG, the Vehicle Components Group, is the industry organization for the Scandinavian suppliers to the automotive industry. For almost 30 years, we have helped our approx. 300 member companies to develop as suppliers by actively working as the industry’s spokesperson towards industry, politicians, authorities and the media. We also work with creating meeting places, strengthening relationships and opportunities for growth as well as with the industry’s expertise (read more about what you get as a member HERE). FKG also runs the women’s network “Kvinnan i Leverantörsindustrin” and thus created a meeting place for women in the automotive industry.
Lina Galow, Gabriella Virdarson and Peter Bryntesson
The office consists of two full-time employees – Peter Bryntesson and Gabriella Virdarson, who work every day for the suppliers’ continued competitiveness. To help them there are part-time employees Lina Galow, FKG’s resource in Germany, and finance manager Inger Järbratt. FKG’s former CEO Fredrik Sidahl now works more with FFI – vehicle strategic research and innovation, Sweden’s largest research program in which FKG is an industrial partner. FKG works all over the Nordic region, but the office is located at Lindholmspiren in Gothenburg.
FKG is a member of Clepa, the European supplier organization and uses this network to cultivate contacts and strengthen the position of suppliers. Legally speaking, we are a non-profit association, which in turn owns a limited company where all operations take place. The general meeting appoints the board of directors in both the association and the limited company. As in all associations, operations and membership are regulated by the association’s statutes.
At FKG, you get help with everything from law and industry analyzes to finding a partner for your business.
In our work, we mainly focus on the following 4 areas:
SME: Many of our members are SMEs, which means that you don’t always have the same types of muscle as the larger companies. We support these companies with things such as environmental monitoring and lobbying to simplify processes. Another important aspect is that we represent these small companies, both in industry issues that are pursued in the media and the political space, but also when it comes to an external party having questions about the industry (i.e. for example, an authority has questions about small suppliers, we must always have answers and the right information).
Transition: The automotive industry is currently in the biggest transition the industry has ever seen, the transition from the internal combustion engine to the electric powertrain. FKG is always up-to-date in this area, so that the industry, but above all our members, have access to the right information and concrete intelligence going forward. It is needed for competitiveness.
Competence: With the change comes new competence. FKG works actively to know what skills are needed, and to arrange and support various initiatives to meet the need.
Locally produced: Sustainability is one of today’s most topical areas. Not only economical and social, but also the environmental. Added to this are the lessons learned from the pandemic – what a vulnerable chain it becomes with different rules in different parts of the world and long transport distances. FKG therefore works a lot with the concept of locally produced, and how to make the best use of it.
Are you interested in becoming a member? Get in touch with US or read more HERE.
Swedish Automotive Industry
The Scandinavian Automotive Supplier Association, FKG is the trade association for the Scandinavian suppliers to the automotive industry.
FKG has around 300 member companies, ranging from large Tier-1 to start-ups. FKG works closely with members, OEMs, academia and government agencies to strengthen and promote the development and green transition of the Swedish automotive industry. The Swedish automotive supplier industry has many strengths, we call it Swedish Supplier Power.
Automotive eco system
From production of highest quality raw materials to state-of-the-art R&D and testing capabilities Sweden has competence and capacity throughout the complete value chain.
For example, the Gothenburg region is in the forefront of sustainable mobility solutions with OEMs and leading actors in electromobility and a growing network of suppliers. And about 20% of the global production of transmission parts for heavy vehicles are produced in Sweden, mostly concentrated to the Mälardalen region.
Find out more on for example: Business Region Göteborg www.businessregiongoteborg.se, Fordonsdalen www.fordonsdalen.se.
Production
Did You know that the Swedish market share for heavy diesel trucks is 1/3 of the European market? We supply the parts that make this happen. Swedish suppliers offer competitive solutions with efficient, automated production of high-quality raw material, parts and components. The open and collaborative mindset and the Swedish model of co-operation between supplier and customer in early stages of development makes for successful partnerships.
To find Swedish suppliers use the FKG Industry search or the list of members.
Sustainability
Did You know that Sweden is covered to 17% by blueberry plants? Living close to nature and setting high standards to protect it, is in our DNA. In 2021 Sweden again ranked number 1 on Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (solability.com) and number 1 on Earth.Org Global Sustainability Index. Sweden – Ranked 1st in the Global Sustainability Index | Earth.Org Together with other industry actors FKG has taken the initiative to develop a sustainability certificate for automotive components – making it easier to make environmentally responsible and competitive supplier choices.
Electrification
Sweden has set the goal to reduce emissions from the transport sector by 70% until 2030. Industry actors, research and government agencies are working together to electrify transports on road, air and sea. This means developing and optimizing all aspects of e-mobility solutions. Already 98% of the electricity production in Sweden comes from non-fossil fuels. Sweden aims to be the first carbon neutral OECD country by 2045.
The Swedish Energy Agency Swedish Energy Agency (energimyndigheten.se) Smart City Sweden smartcitysweden.com
Digitalization
Did You know that Spotify, Skype, Mindcraft and Klarna are all Swedish digital products? We use this know-how in the automotive industry as well.
Sweden consistently ranks in the top tier of international indexes measuring digitalization (Digital Economy and Society Index, Network Readiness Index).
Innovation
The Swedish culture promotes openness and tolerance to new ideas and innovation. As a result, Sweden consistently ranks high in R&D investments in relation to GDP and has a thriving start-up scene. The automotive research programme FFI, for strategic vehicle research and innovation, finances research for around 100 million EUR per year with the vision for Sweden to lead the global transformation to sustainable road transports. It is a cooperation between Sweden’s innovation agency Vinnova, The Swedish Transport Administration, The Swedish Energy Agency and the automotive industry; Scania CV AB, AB Volvo, Volvo Cars and FKG. FFI’s vision is for Sweden to lead the global transformation to sustainable road transports.
Board
Chairman of the board in The Scandinavian Automotive Supplier Association is Martin Lidén, Vice President Fleet Inventory at VOI Technology.
E-mail: martin.liden@voi.com
Members of the board 2022:
Christina Holgerson, VBG Group AB
Johan Gente, SKF AB
Linda Nyquist – Evenrud, Kongsberg AS
Boel Wadman, RISE
Cecilia Schülén, HRM EDAG Engineering AB
Mats Bohman, THERE4U Group
Jan-Eric Petersson, Nitator
Peter Bryntesson, VD FKG
Finances and resources
By having a small, permanent staff and instead of cooperating with engaged resources for projects and activities, we have succeeded in building a strong financial situation. The total turnover varies strongly over time where the basis consists of fees from the member companies.
The Scandinavian Automotive Supplier Association also runs activities as projects with grants and support from the authorities Vinnova and Tillväxtverket. The projects are administrated by The Scandinavian Automotive Supplier Association and the grants go to the automotive supplier industry.
Members
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3nine AB
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AB Autometall
AB Effektiv Göteborg
AB Formplast
ABB AB
Absortech International AB
Academic Work Solutions AB
Accilator Technologies
Actia Nordic AB
Adient Sweden AB
Adigo Drives AB
ÅF Industry AB
AFRY
AGES Casting Kulltorp AB
AGES Casting Unnaryd AB
AGES Industri AB
AGES Machining Falkenberg AB
AGES Värnamo AB
Akwel Sweden AB
Albin Components AB
Alfdex AB
Allendorff Consulting AB
Alps Alpine Europe GmbH – Sweden Filial
Alteams Group
AM System
Andrénplast AB
AnVa Components Aktiebolag
AP&T AB
Aptiv Contract Services Sweden
AQ Group AB
ARHO AB
Aros Electronics AB
Artex AB
Arthur D. Little AB
Assured AB
AstaZero AB
AugmentedRealm
Aurobay (Powertrain Engineering Sweden AB)
Autocom Diagnostic Partner
Autodata Ltd
Autoform i Malung Aktiebolag
Autoliv Sverige AB
Automotive Components Floby AB
AVL List Nordiska AB
AVL MTC Motortestcenter AB
Axalta Coating Systems Sweden AB
BASF AB
Becker industrial Coatings AB
Bendiro Profile Tech AB
BEWi Automotive AB
Blowtech GP AB
Bodycote Ytbehandling AB
Boxon Group AB
Bror Tonsjö AB
Brose Sweden AB
BTM Scandinavia AB
Bulten AB
Business Region Skaraborg
Cabeco AB
CabinAir Sweden AB
CAE Value AB
Calix AB
CANEA Partner Group Aktiebolag
Cascade Drives AB
Chaintraced AB
Chargestorm
Chassis Autonomy SBA AB
CI-Pihl
Cipax Industri AB
CJ Automotive AB
Cognitian AB
Colmeo AB
Combitech AB
ContiTech Scandinavia AB
Creare Form AB
CTEK Sweden AB
D - F
Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection AB
Data Respons Solutions AB
Denso Sales Sweden AB
Desay SV Automotive Scandinavia AB
DevPort AB
DNV Business Assurance Sweden AB
Dual Borgstena Sweden AB
EDAG Engineering Scandinavia AB
EFD Induction AS
EFESO Consulting AB
EG Electronics AB
EJOT Sverige AB
Ekenäs Mekaniska AB
Ekets group
Elmo Sweden AB
Elonroad AB
EMAB Sweden AB
Emerson Process Management AB
Empir Industry AB
EssKå Metall AB
Eurimex AB
Euroform AB
EWAB Engineering AB
EWES AB
Exotec i Eksjö AB
Farsund Alu Casting AS se Benteler
FEV Sverige AB
FineCell Sweden AB
Finstansteknik i Ulricehamn AB
Flexound Augmented Audio
Fogmaker International AB
Fortaco AB
Forvia
Främmestadverken AB
Fuel Cell Technology Sweden AB
Fundo Components AB
G - I
Gapwaves AB
Gestamp Hardtech AB
Gimic AB
Gnotec AB
Gnutti Carlo Sweden AB
Goodtech Solutions AB
Gränges Sweden AB
H&D Wireless
H2X Gothenburg AB
Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH Sweden Filial
HAVD Group AB
Heléns Rör AB
Hellermann Tyton AB
Holsby Metall AB
HordaGruppen AB
Host Mobility AB
HTS Besafe AS
Hydal Aluminium Profiler AB
Hydal Aluminium Profiler AS
IAC Group Sweden AB
IAV Automotive Engineering AB
ICE – Italienska Statens Utrikeshandelsbyrå (Italian Trade Agency)
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IDIADA Automotive Technology S. A. Sweden Filial
Impetusafea AB
Industrilås AB
InMotion Technologies AB
International Aluminium Casting Sweden AB
INVEX AB
Ionbond Sweden AB
IPUR AB
ISEA Sweden
J - L
JobsOhio c/o Mageco
Johnson Matthey AB
JOT Automation Filial Sverige
JTEKT Column Systems Sweden AB
KB Components AB
KG Knutsson AB, Division OE
Klimator AB
Klippan Safety AB
Konga Måleri AB
Kongsberg Automotive AB
Kongsberg Automotive ASA
Kongsberg Devotek AS
KPMG AB
Kuehne + Nagel AB
KUKA Nordic AB
Lantz Teknik AB
LeanNova Engineering AB
Leax Quality AB
Lideco AB
Lidhs Verktygsindustri AB
Ljungby Maskin AB
LKN Industriautomation
Lohmann Nordic AB
Luca Mezzo
Luvly AB
M - O
Mattssons i Anderstorp AB
Mentalytics AB
Miljöbil Grenland AS
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive Europe
Mobile Climate Control Sverige AB
Monitor ERP System AB
National Bredaryd
National Halmstad
National Högsäter
Nira Dynamics AB
Nitator i Oskarström AB
Nolato AB
Nolato Gota AB
Nolato Lövepac AB
Nolato Plastteknik AB
Nolato Polymer AB
Nolato Sunne AB
Nolato Torekov AB
Nominit AB
Nordic Interim AB
NordiQ Group AB
Norma Sweden AB
Norsk Industri
NorStark AB
Nya Arvika Gjuteri AB
Oetiker Sweden AB fd Levi P.
Öhlins Racing AB
Opcon AB
Optea AB
Ovako Sweden AB
Ovako Tube & Ring AB
P - R
PipeChain Networks AB
Plasman Industri AB
Plastal AS
Plasto AS
Position Väst / del av Fyrbodals Kommunalförbund
PowerCell Sweden AB
Preciform Aktiebolag
Press Kogyo Sweden AB
Prestando i Trelleborg AB
ProcuArt AB
Procurator Sverige AB
ProfilGruppen Extrusions AB
Promens AS
Protolabs (associerade medlemmar)
Proton Engineering AB
Proton Finishing AB
Proton Technology AB
QRtech AB
Ragasco AS
Ramboll Sweden AB
Rausfoss Technology AS
Reka Kumi OY
Reliefed AB
Riio Marknad & Strategi AB
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB
RMIG Sweden AB
Robert Bosch AB
Rototest International AB
Ruukki Sverige AB
S - U
S.Y.F Ytservice AB (Svensk Ytbehandlings Förening, SYF)
Samhall AB
Scan Global Logistics AB
Scandinavian Enviro Systems
Schaeffler Sverige AB
SEM AB
Semcon Sweden AB
SenseAir AB
SETEK Group AB
SETEK Systems AB
Sevenco AB
Shiloh Industries AB
Sibbhultsverken AB
SKF AB Automotive Division
Smart Eye AB
Smarteq Wireless AB
Smidesprodukter AB
SMSC Sweden / Microchip Technology Inc.
Södertälje Science Park AB
Solderman AB
Spring Systems i Torsås AB
SSAB EMEA AB
SSAB Europe Oy
Stafa Industrier AS (Stansefabrikken)
Stanley Engineered Fastening
Starsprings Sweden AB
Stilride AB
Stoneridge Electronics AB
Strömsholmen AB
Summ Systems AB
Sunway Communication AB
Suzuki Garphyttan AB
SVOP AB
Swedec Pneumatic AB
Swedish Advanced Automotive Business AB
Swedish-Lithuanian Tools AB
Swedmec AB
SwePart Transmission AB
Swerim AB
T Engineering AB
Talent Plastics Aktiebolag
Tata Steel International (Sweden) AB
TechROi Scandinavia AB
tesa AB
Texla Industri AB
Thor Ahlgren AB
Thule Sweden AB
TI Group Automotive Systems AS
Timars Svets & Smide AB
TitanX Holding AB
TM Edge Consulting AB
TNG Group AB
Tordivel AS
TR Fastenings AB
Tructric AB
UBD Cleantech AB
Uniquesec AB
V - Ö
Vätterleden Invest AB
VBG Group AB
Veoneer Sweden AB
Vidde Snow Mobility AB
Viktoria Swedish ICT AB
WRKFRC Quality Services
XANO Industri AB (publ)
XDIN, Inc (Associerad medlem)
Yrkesakademin YH
Zeekr Technology Europe AB
Zemission AB
Zenseact AB
Partnerships
The Scandinavian Automotive Supplier Association cooperates with different associations, authorities and companies – the aim is to support our members.
Our five biggest partners are Mobility Sweden, Norsk industri Norpart and the European association for suppliers – Clepa, where FKG is a part of the board.
What do you get as a member of FKG?
FKG has three big areas where we work extra hard to get the best conditions for our members.
- We are the sectors spokesperson to industry, politicians, authorities and the media.
- We create meeting places for strengthen relationships and create network.
- We continuously organize seminars, courses and conferences on current topics so that our members have the opportunity to be constantly updated on what is needed for successful business today. You will find the current events under the tab “Current” -> “Activities”
But it is so much more included in a membership.
A very appreciated benefit is that you as a member are welcome to participate in our Go Global trips. Go Global is our own name for delegation travel and on these we visit countries and companies that are of interest for possible establishment or cooperation. Over the years, these trips have been to, countries like Brazil, China, Russia, USA and Mexico.
Another export and market promotion activity we can assist is fair participation at both national and international fairs. We arrange common stands in interesting countries, like Germany, France and China.
As a member of FKG, you get 30 minutes of free legal advice from either Setterwall’s law firm or the law firm Wåhlin. Just tell us the topic and we will help you with whom you should turn to for the best specialized help.
FKG works closely with Vinnova and their FFI Program (Vehicle Strategic Research and Innovation). This is a collaboration between the state and the automotive industry that finances research, innovation and development with a focus on climate, environment and security. FFI finances research and development activities for about SEK 1 billion per year, of which state funding accounts for 50%. You as a member have the right to apply for funds from FFI, and we at FKG will help you through the process – From idea to application.
FKG has been running the network “The Woman in the Supplier Industry” since 2015 – a much appreciated and recognized network for women in leading positions in the automotive industry. Members of FKG are most welcome to attend these network meetings and trips. We believe and hope that this type of network helps to increase the number of women in the industry. FKG has it´s own industry barometer and is one of many surveys that you as a member have the opportunity to participate in.
As a member you also have access to a large number of unique analyzes, reports and other information on our website, where we gather everything that we believe is relevant to you. You also have access to a more comprehensive industry search – the only search engine for subcontractors in the automotive industry, for the ability to easily find contact information for an interesting company or branch in the industry. Here you also get the opportunity to put together an attractive profile with information, logos etc of Your company. Just log in with the login details you receive when we have confirmed your membership application and a bigger world will open on our website.
Another highly appreciated membership benefit is our weekly letter which summarizes the week in the industry, what is going on at FKG and generally in the industry. Just enter all the email addresses of your company that you wish to have registered and you will get very interesting reading Friday´s every week. About 6-8 times a year we also send out our newsletter, when you can read some longer texts regarding the past month.
Our own magazine The vehicle component is sent out to all members about 4 times a year. If you do not want a paper size, it is also available on the web.
We are also on hand for more practical things – if you need a conference room in Gothenburg, we have two smaller conference rooms at Lindholmen. If you need a workplace for the day, we have a desk available at the office – you as a member are always welcome!
To make it easier to keep up to date with what’s happening, you as a member are warmly welcome to join our Linkedin group – a digital meeting place where members and other relevant people from the automotive industry meet, discuss and discover together. This group is constantly updated with information about what is happening at FKG and what seminars we recommend for you as members to be prepared for the future.
We are three people working to make sure you get the most out of your membership in FKG. Never hesitate to contact us if this is something you have in Your mind or if you just want to talk about the industry in general – we are just a phone call away. We are also happy to visit and learn Your future needs and provide you with the best conditions for the future and to act on new ideas.