Bofors
AB Bofors (UK: /ˈboʊfərz/ BOH-fərz, US: /ˈboʊfɔːrz/ BOH-forz, Swedish: [buːˈfɔʂː]) is a former Swedish arms manufacturer which today is part of the British arms manufacturer BAE Systems. The name has been associated with the iron industry and artillery manufacturing for more than 350 years.
Bofors older heraldic logotype, featuring two lions upholding two circles containing the "Bofors arrow" (B-arrow), crowned by a lit grenade | |
Native name | Aktiebolaget Bofors |
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| Formerly | Bofors-Gullspång Company Ltd. |
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| Founded | 1646 in Karlskoga, Sweden |
| Headquarters | Karlskoga, Sweden |
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