|
gptkbp:instance_of
|
gptkb:Company
|
|
gptkbp:acquisition
|
acquired by BAE Systems in 2005
acquired by British Aerospace in 1999
merged with BAE Systems in 2005
|
|
gptkbp:competitors
|
gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkb:General_Dynamics
gptkb:Raytheon
|
|
gptkbp:employees
|
around 1,000
|
|
gptkbp:founded
|
gptkb:Company
1646
|
|
gptkbp:founder
|
gptkb:Lars_Bofors
|
|
gptkbp:headquarters
|
gptkb:Karlskoga,_Sweden
gptkb:Karlskoga
|
|
gptkbp:historical_significance
|
contributed to NATO standardization efforts
contributed to Swedish military technology
developed advanced artillery systems
developed the Bofors 40 mm gun used in WWII
involved in World War II production
involved in international arms trade
involved in peacekeeping missions globally
known for high-quality manufacturing
known for innovation in defense technology
pioneered in naval artillery technology
established a reputation for reliability in defense systems
|
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
Bofors AB
|
|
gptkbp:industry
|
defense
|
|
gptkbp:key_people
|
gptkb:Jan_H._H._Hultman
gptkb:Mikael_H._H._Hultman
gptkb:Lars_R._H._Hultman
|
|
gptkbp:location
|
gptkb:Sweden
|
|
gptkbp:net_worth
|
$100 million (approx.)
$50 million (approx.)
|
|
gptkbp:notable_clients
|
gptkb:API
gptkb:United_Nations
gptkb:Swedish_Armed_Forces
various international military forces
|
|
gptkbp:notable_products
|
gptkb:Bofors_40_mm_gun
gptkb:Bofors_155_mm_howitzer
|
|
gptkbp:parent_company
|
gptkb:computer
|
|
gptkbp:part_of
|
BAE Systems group
|
|
gptkbp:products
|
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:weapon
missiles
|
|
gptkbp:revenue
|
$1 billion (approx.)
|
|
gptkbp:subsidiary
|
gptkb:Bofors_Ammunition
gptkb:Bofors_Defence
gptkb:Bofors_Weapon_Systems
|
|
gptkbp:type
|
gptkb:Company
|
|
gptkbp:website
|
www.bae.uk/bofors
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:Bofors_40_mm_gun
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
4
|