Force Technology

What Force Technology does

Force Technology is an independent Danish Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that provides specialist testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services to enterprise and government clients across maritime, defence, offshore wind, food and pharmaceutical, construction, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Brøndby, the company employs 1,001–5,000 people and operates a network of capital-intensive facilities, including a towing tank in Copenhagen, a 900 m³ climate chamber in Lindø (the largest commercially available in Northern Europe), DANAK-accredited acoustic laboratories in Hørsholm and Aarhus, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited chemical analysis labs, and an EHEDG-authorised Centre for Hygienic Design.

The portfolio centres on reducing technology risk through independent third-party verification. Core technical capabilities include hydrodynamic and towing tank testing, non-destructive testing built around the proprietary P-scan ultrasonic inspection platform (covering phased array UT, ToFD and automated weld inspection), welding inspection and qualification, building acoustics measurement, chemical and material analysis, foreign body identification for pharma and food investigations, and aerodynamic wind tunnel testing. Force Technology also runs an Academy delivering professional development courses in NDT, welding, maritime engineering, food safety and digitalisation, and participates in publicly funded innovation programmes such as Data for Sustainability (with the Danish Industry Foundation) and REVMAT (with TRACE and Innovation Fund Denmark).

Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services sold via direct specialist sales teams and account managers. Documented engagements span large enterprise customers (Ørsted offshore wind quality assurance in Taiwan, Saildrone's US Navy unmanned surface vessel validation, HMK Bilcon's Swedish Armed Forces fuel truck testing, SPS Construction India's Kapurthala bridge wind tunnel testing) and SMB customers (Kvist Industries, Norsyn, Letbek), alongside a multi-decade institutional relationship with Danish customs (SKAT). Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. Force Technology operates as a private, independent entity with no disclosed parent company, external investment, or listing.

Name

Force Technology

Legal name

Force Technology

Website

https://forcetechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Force Technology is an independent Danish Research and Technology Organisation providing specialist testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services to enterprise and government clients across maritime, defence, offshore wind, food safety, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Testing and Inspection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Surveys, Testing & NDT (Thickness Gauging, UT/MPI, Pressure Testing, Commissioning) (TLAHAMAK), Propulsion Test, Integration & Certification Services (IMABADAN), Propulsion Integration, Commissioning & Testing (Factory/sea trials, alignment) (IMAJAHAM), Naval Training, Simulation & Shore-Based Test Facilities (IMAJABAN)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing services
• Hydrodynamic testing services
• Acoustic measurement services
• Material testing laboratories
• Maritime engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brøndby Strand

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Testing and Inspection Services: Force Technology generates revenue through specialist testing, inspection, and measurement services across its facilities including towing tanks, acoustic labs, chemical analysis labs, and NDT capabilities. Services are provided to industrial clients, defence contractors, energy companies, and government authorities requiring independent verification and compliance documentation.
2. Advisory and Consultancy Services: Technical advisory spanning compliance, risk management, corrosion protection, welding inspection, acoustic consultancy, and food safety. Delivered by specialist consultants across multiple sectors.
3. Training and Courses: Force Technology Academy provides professional development courses across areas including inspection and NDT, welding technologies, maritime engineering, food safety, and mechanical testing. Available as open enrollment or industry-tailored in-house programmes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Force Technology is an independent Research and Technology Organisation that sells specialist testing, inspection, calibration, compliance verification, and advisory services to enterprise and government clients. Core service lines cover maritime and offshore engineering (towing tank hydrodynamic testing, CFD), non-destructive testing (NDT) and welding inspection, building and environmental acoustics, chemical and material analysis, aerodynamic wind tunnel testing, food safety and hygienic design, and environmental/climate testing, supported by unique facilities including a 900 m³ climate chamber and DANAK-accredited laboratories. The company also delivers paid professional development courses through the Force Technology Academy.

Product overview

Force Technology operates as a unified Research and Technology Organisation offering an integrated portfolio of testing, inspection, engineering, and consultancy services. The company provides Development Design and Test Services, Compliance Services, Inspection/Verification/Maintenance Services, Digitalisation/Simulation/Optimisation Services, and professional Courses and Training Programs. Key facilities include Towing Tank for maritime model testing, Building Acoustics Laboratories for acoustic testing, Chemical Analysis Laboratory for material testing, and Centre for Hygienic Design for food equipment evaluation. Services span maritime and offshore engineering, non-destructive testing (NDT), welding inspection, acoustic measurement, chemical analysis, and environmental testing across defense, maritime, construction, food safety, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Development, Design and Test Services Comprehensive development, design and testing services spanning additive manufacturing and 3D, aerodynamics and wind engineering, lighting/optics/photonics, material science, mechanical and environmental testing, risk management and human factors, and sound quality assessment for enterprise and government clients across maritime, defence, food, construction, and industrial sectors.
• Compliance Services Management systems compliance and electronic product compliance services helping industrial clients achieve and maintain regulatory adherence through independent verification and certification support.
• Inspection, Verification and Maintenance Services Asset integrity and lifecycle management, corrosion protection and cathodic systems, inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT), calibration and verification, maritime and offshore engineering, and welding technologies for industrial manufacturers, energy operators, and asset owners.
• Digitalisation, Simulation and Optimisation Services Digital and sustainable innovation, simulations and CFD services for energy, process and production systems, supporting industrial customers with digital twin, modelling, and optimisation capabilities.
• Courses and Training Programs (Force Technology Academy) Professional development academy offering open-enrolment and industry-tailored in-house training courses across inspection and NDT, welding technologies, maritime engineering, food safety and hygienic design, management systems, digitalisation, material science, mechanical and environmental testing, and welding technology. Includes Academy Norway.
• Maritime and Offshore Engineering Hydrodynamic testing, numerical prediction, CFD studies, and performance assessment for ships, offshore structures, and floating systems. Includes model-scale towing tank testing, SeaTrend hull and propeller performance tracking, VIV/VIM model tests, dynamic positioning investigations, and vessel manoeuvring evaluation for ship owners, naval architects, offshore operators, and classification societies.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Manufacturing process monitoring and inspection using NDT methods including magnetic particle, penetrant, eddy current, ultrasonic, phased array UT, P-scan, ToFD, digital radiography, and visual testing for industrial manufacturers, welders, and asset owners.
• In-Service Ammonia Tank Inspection Proprietary automated ultrasonic inspection of ammonia storage tank weld integrity during operation using the P-scan platform and remotely operated robotic systems, eliminating the need for decommissioning, cleaning, and depressurisation and avoiding weeks of production downtime per inspection campaign.
• Condition Monitoring with NDT In-service detection of corrosion, wear, and damage using magnetic, penetrant, electromagnetic, and ultrasonic testing methods to support safe operation and targeted maintenance for industrial and energy asset owners.
• Welding Inspection Services Independent verification of weld quality, workmanship, and compliance through welding inspection, including review of welding plans, welder qualifications, and NDT activities for fabricators and asset owners.
• Third-Party Inspection of Welded Steel Structures Independent third-party verification throughout fabrication of welded steel structures ensuring welding procedures, welder qualifications, materials, coatings, and documentation meet specified standards.
• Ship Noise and Vibration Services Analysis, predictive calculations, and measurements of noise and vibrations for vessels before, during, and after construction including design evaluation, structural testing, and sea acceptance trials for shipbuilders and ship owners.
• Building Acoustics Testing DANAK-accredited acoustic testing at laboratories in Hørsholm and Aarhus for measuring sound absorption, airborne sound insulation, impact sound insulation, and speech level reduction of building components and products, serving construction companies, building product manufacturers, and acoustic consultants.
• Environmental Noise Measurement and Consultancy Accredited measurements and consultancy for environmental noise including traffic noise, wind turbine noise, machine noise, and building acoustics for infrastructure operators, wind farm developers, and regulators.
• Wind Tunnel Testing Services Aerodynamic wind tunnel testing for bridges and large infrastructure including section model tests and aeroelastic full-bridge model tests to assess flutter, galloping, vortex-induced oscillations, and buffeting response for construction companies, infrastructure developers, and engineering consultants.
• Cold Climate Environmental Testing Environmental testing in climate chambers down to -32°C at the Lindø facility using the largest commercially available climate chamber in Northern Europe (900 m³) for defence equipment validation, including fuel trucks, military systems, and other components requiring extreme cold performance qualification.
• Chemical Analyses of Food and Goods Chemical analysis of imported food and goods to verify ingredient content for tariff classification, excise duties, and customs documentation purposes, with a track record of over 100 years supporting the Danish customs authority.
• Foreign Body Identification Identification of unknown particles and foreign bodies in pharma and food production using advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, and tomography methods (SEM-EDS, FTIR, FIB-SEM, ESEM, 3D optical microscopy, AFM, XRD, 3D X-ray CT, XPS) to support GMP and HACCP investigations for manufacturers.
• E-marking of Pre-packages Quantity control documentation for pre-packages according to EU requirements for average content and tolerances, supporting e-marking compliance in EU and EEA trade.
• Chemical Analysis Laboratory Services DS/ISO 17025 accredited laboratory providing material and environmental testing including trace-level analysis of heavy metals, phthalates, PFAS, fuel analysis, and failure investigation for industrial and environmental customers.
• Hygienic Design Testing (Centre for Hygienic Design) EHEDG-authorised Centre for Hygienic Design providing testing and cleanability evaluation of process equipment for food and pharmaceutical production, supporting hygienic design compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• In-service ammonia tank inspection method eliminates the need for decommissioning, cleaning, and depressurisation, avoiding weeks of production downtime per inspection campaign
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor and core.

• SaildronenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerForce Technologies conducted tow tank testing in Copenhagen, Denmark to validate the hydrodynamic design of Saildrone's Spectre, a 52-metre unmanned surface vessel for US Navy and allied naval operations. The testing validated the vessel's performance characteristics under controlled conditions.
• TORAD Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForce Technology provided testing support for TORAD Inc.'s patented spool compressor breakthrough performance testing, achieving 72.5% peak isentropic efficiency running on Solstice® ZE refrigerant. Force Technology contributed expertise as part of a multi-organisation testing consortium.
• Danish Industry Foundation (Industriens Fond)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForce Technology participated in the Data for Sustainability 1:1 programme, supported by the Danish Industry Foundation and carried out in collaboration with DI Production, the Danish Association of Marine Engineers, Aarhus University, and Aalborg University. The programme helps Danish manufacturing companies automate sustainability data collection.
• TRACEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForce Technology participated in the REVMAT project (Reverse Material & Product Requirement Planning), an Innomission project funded by Innovation Fund Denmark and managed by TRACE, focused on improving recycled plastic quality through material analysis.
• Lancashire Aerospace ClusterminorOthersForce Technology is listed as a specialist supplier within Lancashire's aerospace ecosystem in northwest England, the world's fourth-largest aerospace cluster, alongside prime contractors and specialist suppliers including BAE Systems, Safran Nacelles, and Rolls-Royce.
• LetbekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForce Technology conducted material analysis and characterisation using TGA and DSC to help Letbek identify the root cause of cracking in recycled plastic ground protection mats, leading to improved product quality and supplier requirements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DNV: DNV is a global classification society and TIC provider with deep maritime, offshore, and energy exposure. It directly competes with Force Technology in vessel towing tank testing, offshore certification, and NDT, and serves many of the same Nordic and global maritime customers.
• Element Materials Technology: Element is a large materials and product testing laboratory serving aerospace, defence, energy, and industrial sectors. Its accredited testing, failure analysis, and calibration services overlap closely with Force Technology's materials science and NDT offerings.
• MARIN: MARIN is the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands, operating large-scale towing tanks and hydrodynamic test facilities for shipbuilders and navies. It is the closest direct competitor to Force Technology's Copenhagen tow tank capability for vessel and offshore design validation.
• Lloyd's Register: Lloyd's Register is a maritime classification and advisory organisation with overlapping capabilities in vessel testing, structural integrity, and regulatory compliance. It is a direct comparable for Force Technology's maritime engineering and offshore inspection services.
• Applus+: Applus+ is a global TIC company with a strong NDT and inspection division serving energy, aerospace, and industrial markets. It competes directly with Force Technology on NDT, weld inspection, and asset-integrity work, particularly in offshore wind and oil & gas.
• SINTEF: SINTEF is Norway's largest independent research organisation, with applied research and testing labs spanning materials, maritime, energy, and food. It mirrors Force Technology's RTO positioning and offers similar multidisciplinary testing services to Nordic industrial customers.
• RISE Research Institutes of Sweden: RISE is Sweden's national RTO with accredited testing across materials, acoustics, energy, and transport. Its lab network and applied research services overlap directly with Force Technology's Hørsholm and Aarhus acoustic labs and broader NDT/materials offerings.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: VTT is Finland's state-owned RTO with multidisciplinary testing, certification, and materials expertise. It parallels Force Technology's RTO structure and competes for Nordic testing, NDT, and energy-related certification work.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is one of the world's largest TIC companies, with extensive marine, offshore, and industrial inspection services. It competes with Force Technology across multiple verticals but as a generalist global incumbent rather than a Nordic RTO specialist.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global TIC group with industrial, energy, and product testing capabilities. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Force Technology's compliance, inspection, and certification work, particularly for multinational industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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