Swedish Armed Forces outsource further operations to AerotechTelub
Through their Logistics organization, the Swedish Armed Forces have signed an agreement with AerotechTelub for operation and development of FBF – Sweden’s central warehouse for military documentation. Currently located in Ursvik, Stockholm, the warehouse is due to be moved to Arboga. FBF currently has 7 employees who will be offered employment at AerotechTelub in Arboga. Operation in Arboga will begin by June 1, 2006 at the latest.
“During the year AerotechTelub has won several orders – in stiff competition with other parties – from the Armed Forces as it outsources its Logistics operations. Part of our strategy is to grow in the Swedish defense market with contracts in the area of logistics. We are very pleased to have taken further strides in this direction with this latest order,” says Lars-Erik Wige, President of AerotechTelub. FBF is a central warehouse located in Ursvik, Stockholm. Its remit is to store and distribute armed forces publications, kit and accessory lists, training/educational material and official forms. These items are distributed to approximately 3,500 customers within the Swedish Armed Forces, other state authorities, the defense industry, corporations and private individuals. AerotechTelub is one of Sweden’s leading consultancy companies. The company offers technical services and solutions for industry, total defense, government offices and authorities – anywhere where there are high demands on function and reliability. At AerotechTelub, system owners and system suppliers are given support throughout the entire system and product cycle. AerotechTelub has a turnover of approximately SEK 2.2. billion and employs around 2,000 people at several locations in Sweden. The company is part of the Saab Group.