Lilleborg AS
Lilleborg AS is a Norwegian professional hygiene, cleaning, and water treatment provider serving food and beverage processors, institutional customers, and industrial clients. Founded in 1833, it was acquired by Solenis from Orkla in 2024 and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Solenis's global water and hygiene platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1833
- HeadquartersOslo, Norway
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Lilleborg AS does
Lilleborg AS is a Norwegian professional hygiene and cleaning systems provider, headquartered in Oslo, serving food and beverage processing, institutional, and water and energy-intensive industrial customers. Its product portfolio covers commercial cleaning (including Dilution Control & Dispensing Systems, Diversey Consulting, and Fabric Care), food and beverage production hygiene, industrial processing, pulp and paper specialty chemicals, and water treatment chemistries, supported by named chemical products such as Xelorex Plus, LESSEAU Solid, Biosperse XD3899, and Zalta deposit control inhibitors. The company distributes through a direct enterprise motion via a dedicated Norwegian ordering portal and product catalog, and embeds on-site consulting and monitoring services alongside its chemistry.
Founded in 1833, Lilleborg historically operated as part of the Orkla conglomerate before being acquired by Solenis in 2024 and merged into Solenis's global water and hygiene solutions platform. Following the transaction, Lilleborg's Norwegian-language web presence, customer portal, and product catalog are operated through Solenis infrastructure, and the Lilleborg portfolio now sits alongside Solenis digital offerings such as HexEval performance monitoring, OPTIX Applied Intelligence, and the OnGuard 2-plus control system. The company employs 101-250 people, operates primarily in Norway, and no longer reports financials on a stand-alone basis as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the publicly-traded Solenis entity.
Lilleborg AS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lilleborg AS
- Legal name
- Lilleborg AS
- Website
- https://lilleborg.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1833
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Lilleborg AS is a Norwegian professional hygiene, cleaning, and water treatment provider serving food and beverage processors, institutional customers, and industrial clients. Founded in 1833, it was acquired by Solenis from Orkla in 2024 and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Solenis's global water and hygiene platform.
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Lilleborg AS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Specialty Chemicals
- NAICS
- Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)
- SIC
- Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Pulp & Paper Process & Water Chemicals (IMAEAJAH)
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Where Lilleborg AS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oslo
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
Lilleborg AS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
Lilleborg AS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lilleborg AS supplies specialty chemicals, dosing systems, and digital monitoring solutions for professional water treatment, food and beverage processing hygiene, industrial processing, pulp and paper manufacturing, and commercial/institutional cleaning. The portfolio spans deposit control inhibitors, microbicides, paper performance additives, hand wash systems, dilution control hardware, consulting services, and digital platforms (OPTIX, OnGuard 2-plus, HexEval) used by Norwegian industrial and institutional customers.
Product overview
Lilleborg AS operates as part of Solenis, offering a comprehensive portfolio of water treatment and hygiene solutions. The product offering includes commercial cleaning solutions (Dilution Control & Dispensing Systems, Diversey Consulting, Fabric Care), food and beverage production solutions, industrial processing solutions, pulp and paper specialty chemicals, and water treatment solutions. Following its acquisition by Solenis from Orkla in 2024, Lilleborg's products are now integrated with Solenis's global platform, which also includes digital solutions such as the HexEval Performance Monitoring Program, OPTIX Applied Intelligence, and OnGuard 2-plus control system. The portfolio also includes branded chemical products like Xelorex Plus paper performance additives, LESSEAU Solid sustainable hand wash systems, Biosperse XD3899 Microbiocide, and Zalta deposit control inhibitors.
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Products and services
- Vannbehandling (Water Treatment) Water treatment solutions addressing corrosion, scale control, microbiological activity, and process optimization in industrial water systems, sold to industrial customers in Norway.
- Mat- og drikkevareproduksjon (Food and Beverage Production) Specialized cleaning, disinfection, and technical solutions that improve the safety and quality of food, beverage, and dairy products, sold to Norwegian food processors and dairies.
- Kommersiell rengjøring (Commercial Cleaning) Professional cleaning, disinfection, dilution control and dispensing systems, fabric care, and consulting services for commercial and institutional facilities in Norway.
- Industriell prosessering (Industrial Processing) Water treatment and process solutions for water- and energy-intensive industrial operations, including life sciences applications, sold to Norwegian industrial customers.
- Papirmasse og papir (Pulp and Paper) Specialty chemicals and digital solutions for pulp and paper manufacturing, including food and beverage paper packaging, sold to Norwegian and global pulp and paper producers.
- Digital Solutions (OPTIX Applied Intelligence, OnGuard 2-plus, HexEval) Digital analytics, monitoring, and control systems (OPTIX Applied Intelligence, OnGuard 2-plus Control System, HexEval Performance Monitoring Program) that combine advanced analysis with intelligent control to improve process stability, eliminate production interruptions, and reduce chemical consumption for industrial customers.
- HexEval Performance Monitoring Program Digital monitoring program for tracking and evaluating performance in water treatment and process applications, used by industrial customers to optimize chemical and process performance.
- OPTIX Applied Intelligence Advanced analytics platform that combines advanced analysis with intelligent control to improve process stability, eliminate production interruptions, and significantly reduce chemical consumption for industrial customers.
- OnGuard 2-plus Control System Monitoring and control system that models operating conditions to identify issues such as biofilm formation, corrosion, and heat transfer inefficiencies in industrial water systems.
- OptiFill Filler Optimization Program Optimization program for paper filler that helps paper manufacturers increase filler usage from 20% to 25% while achieving cost savings without compromising quality or productivity.
- Xelorex Plus Paper performance additive providing on-site generation and dry shipping of customizable PVA chemistry for stronger and more efficient wet-end performance, reducing breaks and improving dry strength, sold to pulp and paper manufacturers.
- LESSEAU Solid Sustainable hand wash system combining precision-engineered dispensers with plastic-free plant-based solid soap pieces to reduce waste and carbon emissions while providing rich lather, sold to commercial and institutional customers.
- Biosperse XD3899 Microbiocide Mild oxidizing biocide that effectively controls biofilm formation and microbiological activity in industrial cooling systems, sold to industrial water treatment customers.
- Zalta Deposit Control Inhibitors Deposit control inhibitors designed to reduce scale buildup and fouling in industrial water systems, even under fluctuating pH and variable process flow rates, sold to industrial water treatment customers.
- Dilution Control & Dispensing Systems Systems for controlled dilution and dispensing of cleaning chemicals to ensure proper usage and safety, sold to commercial and institutional cleaning customers.
- Diversey Consulting Expert consulting services for cleaning and hygiene optimization in commercial and institutional settings, sold to Norwegian commercial and institutional customers.
- Fabric Care Professional textile care solutions for commercial laundries and institutional fabric handling, sold to Norwegian commercial laundry and institutional customers.
Companies that use Lilleborg AS
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Lilleborg AS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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Lilleborg AS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- OrklacoreOrkla sold Lilleborg to Solenis in 2024. This transaction expanded Solenis's food and beverage and institutional businesses in Norway. The acquisition brought Lilleborg's operations under Solenis's portfolio, creating a more diversified business with increased scale and broader global reach.
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Lilleborg AS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kemira: Finnish specialty chemicals company serving pulp & paper, water treatment, and industrial customers across the Nordics. Direct overlap with Lilleborg's pulp & paper process chemicals and water treatment portfolios.
- Kurita Water Industries: Japanese-headquartered global supplier of water treatment chemicals and process solutions for industrial and institutional users. Comparable to Lilleborg's water treatment chemicals, biocides (e.g., Biosperse XD3899), and digital monitoring solutions.
Regional players
- Nouryon: Dutch specialty chemicals producer serving cleaning, personal care, and industrial markets with strong European presence. Comparable to Lilleborg's cleaning compounds and specialty chemical offerings in European institutional and industrial channels.
- Christeyns: Belgian-headquartered European manufacturer of professional cleaning, hygiene, and laundry chemicals for institutional and food processing customers. Closely comparable to Lilleborg's commercial cleaning, fabric care, and F&B hygiene portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions for food, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Lilleborg's institutional cleaning, F&B processing hygiene, and water treatment lines.
- Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water and waste management company with chemical treatment offerings for industrial cooling, boiler, and process water. Competes with Lilleborg's industrial water treatment chemicals and monitoring/control solutions.
- BASF: World's largest chemical company with substantial water treatment, paper chemicals, and industrial process chemical offerings. Competes with Lilleborg across pulp & paper chemicals and industrial water treatment categories.
- Veolia Water Technologies: Global water services and specialty chemicals provider serving industrial and municipal customers. Overlaps with Lilleborg's industrial water treatment, process chemicals, and dosing/monitoring systems.
- Solenis: Global specialty chemicals company focused on water-intensive industries including pulp & paper, water treatment, and food & beverage. Lilleborg is now a wholly-owned subsidiary, so Solenis is both parent and direct competitive overlap across virtually the entire Lilleborg portfolio.
Emerging players
- Sealed Air: US-based packaging and food hygiene company with cleaning and sanitation solutions for food processing and institutional markets. Partial overlap with Lilleborg's F&B processing hygiene and institutional cleaning categories.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Investors
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Lilleborg AS M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Lilleborg AS
What does Lilleborg AS do?
Lilleborg AS supplies specialty chemicals, dosing systems, and digital monitoring solutions for professional water treatment, food and beverage processing hygiene, industrial processing, pulp and paper manufacturing, and commercial/institutional cleaning. The portfolio spans deposit control inhibitors, microbicides, paper performance additives, hand wash systems, dilution control hardware, consulting services, and digital platforms (OPTIX, OnGuard 2-plus, HexEval) used by Norwegian industrial and institutional customers.
Is Lilleborg AS a public or private company?
Lilleborg AS is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Lilleborg AS founded?
Lilleborg AS was founded in 1833. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Lilleborg AS based?
Lilleborg AS is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, in the Europe region.
Who are Lilleborg AS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kemira and Kurita Water Industries. Regional players are Nouryon and Christeyns. Broad incumbents are Ecolab, Suez Water Technologies & Solutions, BASF, Veolia Water Technologies and Solenis. Sealed Air is listed as an emerging player.
Does Lilleborg AS have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lilleborg AS.
What industry is Lilleborg AS in?
Lilleborg AS's product category is Industrial Specialty Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAN, Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals, with a secondary code of BPABAJAK, Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors). Its NAICS code is 32561 and its SIC code is 2842.