Verified Nov 2026
Thermal & Fluid Systems
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Vaenersborg, Vaestra Goetaland County
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Since 1951
VBG Group is an engineering and industrial company headquartered in Vaenersborg, Sweden, founded in 1951 and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker VBG-B. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and reports revenue of roughly 585 million. The company works through three divisions: Truck & Trailer Equipment, Mobile Thermal Solutions, and Ringfeder Power Transmission. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. In April 2026 it announced plans to invest in a new production facility in Dobrany, Czech Republic, for its Ringfeder Power Transmission division.
VBG Group at a glance
Revenue
585.2M
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1951
Headquarters
Vaenersborg, Vaestra Goetaland County
Ownership
Publicly traded (STO: VBG-B.ST)
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
75 years in operation (founded 1951).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
VBG Group is an engineering and industrial company headquartered in Vaenersborg, Sweden, founded in 1951 and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker VBG-B. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and reports revenue of roughly 585 million. The company works through three divisions: Truck & Trailer Equipment, Mobile Thermal Solutions, and Ringfeder Power Transmission. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. In April 2026 it announced plans to invest in a new production facility in Dobrany, Czech Republic, for its Ringfeder Power Transmission division.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1951 |
Headquarters | Vaenersborg, Vaestra Goetaland County |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | 585.2M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (STO: VBG-B.ST) |
Primary capability | Thermal & Fluid Systems |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What VBG Group makes
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers products including transmission, steel, lighting, and emissions-related equipment.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Transmission, Steel, Lighting, Emissions (source: vbggroup.com).
Certifications
VBG Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — vbggroup.com
ISO 9001 — ringfeder-rf.com
Latest developments
2026-04-28 — We have announced our intention to invest in a new, modern production facility in Dobřany, Czech Republic – a strategic step to strengthen long‑term competitiveness and operational efficiency within Ringfeder Power Transmission. … | VBG Group (linkedin.com)
2026-04-27 — VBG Group invests in a new, modern production facility in Dobřany, Czech Republic, to strengthen competitiveness and profitability (nasdaq.com)
2026-04-27 — Interim report, three months, January - March 2026 (nasdaq.com)
2026-02-18 — Year-end report 2025 (nasdaq.com)
2025-10-28 — Interim report, nine months, January - September 2025 (nasdaq.com)
2025-07-01 — VBG Group acquires M.A.T. Malmedie Antriebstechnik GmbH (vbggroup.com)
Facilities
VBG Group is headquartered in Vaenersborg, Vaestra Goetaland County. Public sources also reference these locations:
Neunkirchen, Germany — nasdaq.com
Canada — vbggroup.com
Company details
VBG Group is publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm, and its web-reported facilities include sites in Neunkirchen, Germany, and Canada. VBG Group was founded in 1951, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Vaenersborg, Vaestra Goetaland County. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 75 years in operation (founded 1951). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does VBG Group make?
VBG Group is an engineering and industrial company headquartered in Vaenersborg, Sweden, founded in 1951 and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker VBG-B. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and reports revenue of roughly 585 million. The company works through three divisions: Truck & Trailer Equipment, Mobile Thermal Solutions, and Ringfeder Power Transmission. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. In April 2026 it announced plans to invest in a new production facility in Dobrany, Czech Republic, for its Ringfeder Power Transmission division.
Where is VBG Group headquartered?
VBG Group is headquartered in Vaenersborg, Vaestra Goetaland County (4 Herman Kreftings gata, Vaenersborg, Vaestra Goetaland County, 462 56).
When was VBG Group founded?
VBG Group was founded in 1951.
How big is VBG Group?
VBG Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 585.2M range.
Is VBG Group publicly traded?
Publicly traded (STO: VBG-B.ST). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does VBG Group hold?
VBG Group lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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