What Brimer does

Brimer is a Norwegian-headquartered composite manufacturing company specializing in corrosion-free glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) solutions for critical infrastructure across five business areas: Vann & avløp (municipal water storage basins and elevated reservoirs), Fiskebearbeiding & industri (fish processing and industrial tanks for ensilage, fish oil, protein, and chemical storage), Landbasert oppdrett (land-based aquaculture tanks up to 28m diameter and accessories certified to NS9416), Subsea-strukturer (patented composite suction anchors, protection covers, sleepers, bridges, and full EPC delivery for offshore oil, gas, and wind), and Design & andre produkter (Aquafarm semi-closed sea cages, lighthouses, maritime vessels, agricultural tanks, and custom composite production).

The company designs, engineers, produces, and installs composite structures that deliver 50+ year service lives with minimal maintenance, exploiting GRP's corrosion resistance, weight savings (up to 40% versus steel for the patented suction anchor), and stackability for subsea and offshore logistics. Core technologies include vacuum infusion for large composite structures, FEA and CAD design with verification through R&D programs with SINTEF, and contributions to DNV Composite Components guidelines. Production is carried out in owned factories in Norway (Kvamsøya) and Latvia (Liepaja with deep-water quay and a new ~2,000 m² hall, plus Saldus), enabling global shipping of large structures.

Brimer sells primarily through direct enterprise sales teams organized by business segment, with custom project-based pricing, long sales cycles spanning design to installation, EPC capability for large subsea projects, and aftermarket service. Revenue is hardware-led and project-driven, with 2023 consolidated revenue of NOK 261M across roughly 170 employees. The company serves a diversified customer base of 250+ Norwegian municipalities and industrial enterprises including Nordic Halibut, SalMar, Pure Salmon, Mowi, Lofoten Biomarine, TecnipFMC, Nova Sea, IVAR IKS, and Maritim Partner/Nexans. Following the October 2024 acquisition by Swedish PE firm Accent Equity (with management co-investment), Brimer has expanded internationally via a new Abu Dhabi regional headquarters established in 2026 for the GCC and Southeast Asia markets.

Name

Brimer

Legal name

Brimer

Website

https://brimer.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

company_description_short>Brimer is a Norwegian composite manufacturer producing corrosion-free glass-reinforced plastic tanks, basins, subsea structures, and aquaculture systems for municipal water utilities, fish processors, land-based fish farms, and offshore energy operators, serving 250+ Norwegian municipalities and industrial customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Treated Water Storage & Pressure Management (Reservoirs, Tanks, Booster Stations) (EUANAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Storage & Delivery Infrastructure (Tanks, Reservoir Liners, Bladders) (AFABAHAK), Hydro Balance-of-Plant EPC (Penstocks, Gates, Intake/Outfall, Auxiliaries) (EUAEADAH), Intake/Outfall & Raw Water Abstraction Works (River/Sea Intakes, Outfalls) (IMAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Composite manufacturing
• GRP tanks
• Water storage solutions
• Aquaculture tanks
• Subsea protection structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Kvamsøy

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Composite Product Sales & Installation: Brimer generates revenue through the design, production, and installation of custom composite solutions. Revenue is project-based and one-time per contract, with long sales cycles involving engineering, manufacturing, and installation phases. The company also provides service and aftermarket support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Brimer designs, manufactures, and installs corrosion-free glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) composite solutions for water infrastructure, land-based aquaculture, fish processing, subsea oil & gas, and offshore wind applications. The portfolio spans elevated water reservoirs, aquaculture tanks, fish processing tanks, subsea protection structures and suction anchors, and custom composite products. The company operates own factories in Norway and Latvia and delivers projects from engineering through installation under its 'The Protectors' brand promise of 'Clean water solutions, protected for life'.

Product overview

Brimer is a technology company specializing in corrosion-resistant composite (GRP — glass fiber reinforced plastic) solutions with a 50+ year track record. The product portfolio is organized into five main business areas: Vann & avløp (Water & Drainage) providing elevated reservoirs and water storage; Fiskebearbeiding & industri (Fish Processing & Industry) offering tanks and equipment for ensilage, fish oil, protein, and industrial chemicals; Landbasert oppdrett (Land-Based Aquaculture) delivering tanks, roofs, center solutions, and accessories; Subsea-strukturer (Subsea Structures) covering suction anchors, protection covers, sleepers, bridges, and full EPC delivery; and Design & andre produkter (Design & Other Products) encompassing Aquafarm semi-closed sea cages, lighthouses, MOB boats, buoys, agricultural tanks, and custom production. The company operates its own factories in Norway (Kvamsøya) and Latvia (Saldus, Liepaja) and offers engineering, design, and project management services spanning from concept to installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Protectors: Corporate positioning/market identity tagline representing Brimer's mission to protect critical infrastructure with composite solutions.
• Brimer GCC

Products and services

• Vann & avløp (Water & Drainage) - Elevated Reservoirs

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% weight savings when replacing traditional steel construction with composite suction anchor
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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 supporting, core and key.

• Innovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Innovation Norway has provided support for Brimer's international expansion, particularly to the GCC region. They have helped open doors, contributed with networks, and assisted navigating the UAE/Gulf market. Key support partner for market entry strategy.
• Entec GroupcoreOthersEntec Group was Brimer's previous parent company. Brimer was part of the Entec Group alongside Evotec. In 2024, Entec Group sold Brimer to Accent Equity. Entec Group CEO Håvard Haanes transitioned to become CEO of Brimer following the sale.
• Al Nowais Group (ANG)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Al Nowais Group in Abu Dhabi as part of building relationships and new market opportunities in the GCC region. Al Nowais Group is a significant UAE business group. Brimer management visited ANG headquarters as part of relationship building.
• SINTEFsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrimer has participated in R&D programs with SINTEF, Norway's leading research organization. SINTEF collaboration includes testing to ensure products do not affect drinking water quality and verification of raw material suppliers. Also involved in development of guidelines (DNV Composite Components) and FEA studies.
• Mekon ASkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMekon AS is a key partner delivering tank installations for Nova Sea. Brimer and Mekon have a long-standing and successful collaboration, with this being the second tank facility Brimer delivers to Mekon for Nova Sea.
• Artec Aqua ASkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtec Aqua AS is a key partner and general contractor for multiple Brimer projects in the aquaculture sector. Brimer has delivered aquaculture tanks, center pots, aerators and ozone tanks to multiple Artec Aqua projects including Eide Smolt and other facilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Akva Group ASA: Leading global aquaculture technology supplier providing tanks, recirculation systems, and fish-farm equipment to the salmon farming industry. Directly comparable to Brimer in the land-based aquaculture tank segment serving overlapping customers (SalMar, etc.).
• CST Industries: Global manufacturer of bolted and welded storage tanks for water, wastewater, and industrial applications. Comparable to Brimer's Vann & avløp business area for municipal and industrial water storage tanks, though primarily steel-construction.
• Balmoral Group: Aberdeen-based composite engineering company manufacturing subsea protection structures, buoyancy products, and offshore composite solutions. Closely comparable to Brimer's subsea-strukturer business area (suction anchors, protection covers, sleepers, bridges).
• Artec Aqua AS: Norwegian aquaculture systems integrator delivering turnkey land-based fish farms. Comparable as both a Brimer channel partner and adjacent competitor for composite aquaculture tank and smolt facility projects.
• Magtech AS: Norwegian manufacturer of composite and polyurethane subsea protection structures, buoyancy modules, and cable protection systems. Most direct head-to-head peer to Brimer in subsea protection structures for oil & gas and offshore wind.

Broad incumbents

• Aker Solutions ASA: Large Norwegian subsea EPC and offshore engineering company serving global oil & gas operators. Overlaps with Brimer's subsea structures business as a much broader incumbent offering full engineering, procurement, and construction services.
• Trelleborg AB: Global polymer technology group with a substantial offshore and infrastructure solutions portfolio including subsea buoyancy, protection, and sealing products. Operates at significantly larger scale than Brimer across multiple verticals.
• Subsea 7 SA: Global leader in subsea engineering, construction, and services to the offshore energy industry. While primarily an installation contractor rather than product manufacturer, it operates in the same offshore energy ecosystem as Brimer's subsea structures business.
• Owens Corning: Global manufacturer of glass fiber reinforcements and composite materials used in construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications. Comparable as a much larger upstream composites supplier enabling similar end-products to Brimer's GRP solutions.

Emerging players

• Tuco Marine ApS: Danish builder of composite workboats, MOB boats, and marine vessels — comparable to Brimer's maritime products division (MOB boats, tugboats produced at Latvia facilities for Maritim Partner/Nexans).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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