- CEO
- Evelina Hedskog
- Full Time Employees
- 220
- Sector
- Distribution services
- Industry
- Electronics distributors
- Address
- JakobdalsvAegen 19 Nacka Strand AB Sweden 131 52
- IPO Date
- Dec 17, 2021
- Business
- W5 Solutions AB (publ) (W5.ST) develops and delivers advanced defence and security technology solutions, focusing on training, power, and integration for Swedish and international government agencies, defence contractors, and civil protection authorities. The company manufactures and supplies live fire training systems for defence, security, and sports and hunting applications; power solutions including batteries, chargers, and gensets; simulation products such as integrated simulators, components including handles, joysticks, sights, periscopes, dummy ammunition, displays, panels, seat replicas, I/O systems, and hardware emulators; shelters; and systems integration encompassing intercoms, radio accessories, communication systems, control, loading, motion platforms, and turnkey solutions; complemented by support services such as training, repair, and maintenance. Founded with industrial roots in 1940 and headquartered in Nacka, Sweden, W5 Solutions operates primarily in Europe, serving clients including the Swedish Armed Forces, FMV, KNDS, and international defence entities. Recent developments include the 2025 strategic acquisition of Box Modul AB for SEK 180 million to enhance shelter production, mobile control centres, and power capabilities with potential SEK 50 million earn-out; a SEK 36 million order for hybrid power systems; a SEK 57 million contract from KNDS for CV90 simulators; framework agreements up to SEK 40 million with FMV for thermal targets and SEK 48 million plus SEK 35 million option for training systems; alongside 2024 internal restructuring consolidating operations into three core business areas and a directed share issue to fund growth.