Best Manufacturing Services Companies in Norway
The 72 best Manufacturing Services companies in Norway in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Heaten.
- IDC
- Future Market Insights
Our analysis of 200 Manufacturing Services companies
$4.4b in tracked funding; 61% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Manufacturing Services companies in Norway
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heaten Developer of high-temperature heat pumps for industrial decarbonization | $9M | 52 mo ago | Acquired | Jeroen Koot CEO | 2020 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+25 | 41 patents Advanced reciprocating compressor valve and fluid handling systems for improved sealing and efficiency | — |
| 2 | Korall Engineering Manufacturing of automated equipment | $20K | 48 mo ago | Seed | Bruno Maffei CEO & Founding Partner | 2021 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 3 | Nekkar Manufacturer of renewable energy offshore equipment | — | 30 mo ago | Public | Toril Eidesvik CEO | 1966 | WebflowHighchartsGSAP+16 | 8 patents Aquaculture cage waste dewatering and outlet systems for fish farming | — |
| 4 | Viposolutions Manufacturer of polymer-based thermal, fire, and corrosion protection products | — | 54 mo ago | Public | Thor Eriksen Managing Director | 1896 | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | 1 launch |
| 5 | Eker Group Leading player in product and business development, with a unique collection of innovative and dynamic… | — | 55 mo ago | Funding Raised | Bard Eker CEO | 1996 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Fiven Producer of silicon carbide grains and powders | — | 60 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2019 | TYPO3 CMSApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+9 | — | — |
| 7 | KCL Provider of products within the automotive and industrial sectors, offering a range of applications and… | — | 80 mo ago | Funding Raised | Vegard Solheim CEO & Managing Director | 1906 | Cart FunctionalitySentryNode.js+11 | — | — |
| 8 | Inventas Provider of visual, mechanics, and other designing services | — | 116 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1997 | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+19 | — | — |
Top 10 Manufacturing Services companies in Norway
#1
Acquired · Kristiansand, Agder · founded 2020 · 12 employees$9.1Mraised▾
Developer of high-temperature heat pumps for industrial decarbonization. These heat pumps efficiently recover waste heat and convert it into high-temperature water or steam, reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. The technology utilizes a piston-based compressor, offering high efficiency, flexibility, and scalability for various industrial applications. The modular design allows for adaptable system configurations to meet specific process requirements. The heat pumps are suitable for diverse sectors including food and agriculture, chemicals, paper production, building materials, and energy.
- Jan 2022Series A$6.8M
- 2021Seed$2.3M
#2
Seed · Bergen, Vestland · founded 2021 · 8 employees$20Kraised▾
Manufacturing of automated equipment
- 2022Seed$20K
#3
Public · Bergen, Vestland · founded 1966—raised▾
Manufacturer of renewable energy offshore equipment
#4
Public · Krokstadelva, Viken · founded 1896—raised▾
Manufacturer of polymer-based thermal, fire, and corrosion protection products. These products are designed for demanding environments and utilize sophisticated material compounds to provide high-performing, efficient, and protective systems. The company develops and manufactures solutions for various industries, including defense and renewable energy. A focus on research and development ensures the provision of high-quality solutions. Bespoke product development capabilities allow for tailored solutions to meet specific customer needs.
#5
Funding Raised · Fredrikstad, Viken · founded 1996—raised▾
Eker Group is a leading player in product and business development, specializing in design, development, and manufacturing. They have a unique collection of innovative startups and smaller premium companies under their umbrella.
#6
Acquired · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2019 · 400 employees—raised▾
Producer of silicon carbide grains and powders
#7
Funding Raised · Skoppum, Vestfold and Telemark · founded 1906—raised▾
Provider of products within the automotive and industrial sectors, offering a range of applications and consumer products
#8
Acquired · Trondheim, Trondelag · founded 1997 · 135 employees—raised▾
Operator of a product development agency intended to provide innovative design services. The company offers design services within innovation, product design, service design, product development, simulation and production, thereby helping businesses in solving technical challenges.
#9
Funding Raised · Honefoss, Viken · founded 1977 · 150 employees—raised▾
Industrial company that designs and manufactures customized machinery and equipment for various industries. It is an industrial company specializing in the design and manufacturing of industrial equipment. It offer a range of products and services, including packaging technology and machinery.
#10
Public · Greaker, Viken · founded 2001—raised▾
Manufacturer of grease proof paper & paper products
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Manufacturing Services coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing is moving in Norway
A read on the academic research around Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 203 Norway-affiliated papers.
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology88
- University of Stavanger20
- Ministry of Defence17
- SINTEF10
- Ministry of Transport9
- Nanotechnology5
- Extrusion5
- Composite material5
- Mechanical engineering4
- Polylactic acid4
- Fused deposition modeling1→15
- Selective laser melting1→12
- Mechanical engineering1→12
- 3d printed1→11
- Manufacturing engineering7
- Selective laser melting4
- Mechanical engineering3
- Rapid prototyping3
- Composite material3
Where additive manufacturing is researched across Norway
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
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