DEFA viettää tänä vuonna 80-vuotisjuhlavuottaan, ja samalla yhtiö ilmoittaa myös johtajavaihdoksesta. 15 vuotta konsernin toimitusjohtajana toiminut Bård Klungseth jää eläkkeelle, ja hallitus on nimittänyt Martin Jonssonin DEFA Groupin uudeksi toimitusjohtajaksi 27.3.2026 alkaen.
– Haluan esittää vilpittömät kiitokseni Bård Klungsethille hänen erinomaisesta johtajuudestaan ja merkittävästä pano
As DEFA celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, the company also announces a leadership transition. After 15 years as Group CEO, Bård Klungseth will retire, and the Board of Directors has appointed Martin Jonsson as the new CEO of DEFA Group, effective March 27.
“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Bård Klungseth for his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to the com
DEFA Group announces that its charging station DEFA Power is now officially certified by Hubject for ISO 15118-2 Plug & Charge. This certification confirms that DEFA’s technology meets the highest international standards for security, interoperability, and performance across the global eMobility ecosystem.”Hubject and DEFA share a commitment to making EV charging simpler. Certifying DEFA Power
DEFA Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining measurable steps taken to reduce global emissions and demonstrating how sustainability is integrated across its operations. “At DEFA, sustainability isn’t an add-on — it’s part of our DNA,” says Bård Klungseth, CEO of DEFA Group. “Our technology is designed to deliver real, lasting climate impact, not just promises.”
In 2024, the
DEFA, a leading global provider of innovative automotive solutions, is excited to announce that its electrical preheating solution is now available across the North American automotive market. “WarmUp’s complete heating and charging properties enhance driver comfort and productivity, and it aligns with our commitment to sustainability and vehicle care,” said Ryan Jarvis, Country Manager, DEFA.
DEFA attending the aapex Show. with game-changing e-mobility innovations and market-leading no idle charging and preheating solutions. DEFA, the Norwegian company that has connected cars to the electrical grid for more than 60 years, has entered North America and will be attending aapex on November 1-3 in Las Vegas. #aapex22 #defa #ecvharging
DEFA can once again announce major deals with partners in Europe and China. The deals secure distribution of showroom chargers and workshop chargers through dealerships and workshops worldwide. These agreements consolidate DEFA’s position as a leading supplier of professional charging solutions.
No-idle charging and heating system available through dealerships across Canada European market leader in electrical preheating, DEFA, has secured agreements with all major OEMs, and launched their line of no-idle charging and heating systems in Canada. Due to strong relationships with the car importers and manufacturers in Europe, the same distribution channels are secured in this new region.
Following growth in Asian markets
As German automobile organisation ADAC carried out a comprehensive test of leading charging stations for electric vehicles, the overall winner was DEFA’s 11kW charging station from German manufacturer ABL. DEFA is the distributor of ABL charging stations in all Nordic markets, and the two companies have a long-standing co-operation in product development.
DEFA is now proud to announce that we are also established with e-mobility solutions in Finland and Denmark.
With net sales of SEK 12 billion (2017) and 91 facilities in the Nordic region, and 31 car marques, of which 10 are rechargeable models, Hedin Bil is currently the most important facilitator in the switch to a fossil-free vehicle fleet. By taking the lead on the charging issue, Hedin Bil is building a solid foundation to permit powerful action in a rapidly growing market.
Electric charging giant DEFA and EasyPark Group, Europe’s leading digital parking provider, are rolling out a new offering for electric vehicle charging and parking.
