Norsol

What Norsol does

Norsol AS is a Norwegian second-generation family-owned manufacturer of custom-made sun-shading products, founded in 1983 and operated by siblings Hanne, Vegard, and Krister Nekstad. The company designs, produces, and installs the full range of interior and exterior solar-shading solutions — including zipscreens, screens, awnings (Norlet, Norlux), exterior venetian blinds (President 80/50, Continent/Diplomat), pergolas (Pergolet, Pergolux), retractable walls (levegger/Ona), curtains, lift curtains, pleated and roller blinds, duopliss\u00e9, vertical blinds, interior venetian blinds, and mosquito netting — all from a single combined headquarters and factory at Industriveien 8, Tingvoll (M\u00f8re og Romsdal). Production is powered by hydroelectric energy and uses locally sourced Norwegian wool, Norwegian cotton, and short-distance aluminium; the proprietary product portfolio includes the zipscreen ZIP-lock technology, the patented President 80/50 exterior venetian blind (developed with Innovasjon Norge), the patented Havbris recycled-ocean-plastic roller fabric, the solar-powered Norzip 100 zipscreen, and the Lyng and Tind in-house Norwegian wool curtain collections.\n\nThe business model is direct-to-customer and quote-based. Norsol operates a nationwide field-sales network of representatives covering all 19 Norwegian counties, who perform free in-home consultations (befaring) covering measurement, fabric sampling, and obligation-free quotations; custom production is then executed at Tingvoll and installed by the company's own fitters in a 1-2-3 process. Pricing is one-time and per-order, determined by window dimensions, product category, fabric selection from over 100 options, control method (manual, electric, or smart), and installation scope. There is no subscription, no public price list, no reseller or distributor channel, and no e-commerce transaction layer; the website functions primarily as a lead-generation and brochure-download platform.\n\nNorsol serves three primary customer segments: Norwegian residential homeowners (the core segment), cabin and holiday-home owners, and commercial/institutional buildings (schools, hospitals, offices, industrial facilities). The company reports over 200,000 Norwegian customers served and more than 1 million windows fitted since 1983, with a current 4.9/5.0 customer satisfaction score. It holds continuous Milj\u00f8fyrt\u00e8rn (Eco-Lighthouse) certification since 2002, was the first company on Nordm\u00f8re to receive it, became member number 400 of UN Global Compact Norway in 2022, and carries the highest Proff Forvalt A++ credit rating. The company is privately held, has no external investors, and has never accepted acquisition offers, operating entirely on organic growth funded through retained earnings.

Name

Norsol

Legal name

Norsol AS

Website

https://norsol.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Norsol is a Norwegian family-owned manufacturer of custom-made interior and exterior sun-shading products, produced at a single factory in Tingvoll. It sells directly to Norwegian homeowners, cabin owners, and commercial customers through a nationwide field-sales network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Solar Shading Products

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

Keywords

• Custom solar shading
• Exterior venetian blinds
• Made-to-measure curtains
• Zipscreen systems
• Retractable awnings

Headquarters

HQ city

Tingvoll

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Sun-Shading Product Sales: One-time sale of custom-made sun-shading products including exterior products (zipscreens, screens, venetian blinds, marquees/awnings, pergolas, retractable wind screens/levegger) and interior products (curtains, lift curtains, pleated curtains, duoplissé, roller blinds, lamella curtains, interior venetian blinds, mosquito nets). Products are manufactured to order after free consultation, with production at Tingvoll and installation by Norsol's own fitters. Pricing is quote-based and determined by measurements, product type, fabric selection, control method, and installation scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Norsol designs, manufactures, and installs custom-made solar shading products at its own factory in Tingvoll, Norway. The portfolio includes exterior products (zipscreens, screens, awnings/markiser, external venetian blinds, retractable walls/levegger, and pergolas) and interior products (curtains, lift curtains, pleated blinds, duoplissé, vertical blinds, roller blinds, and internal venetian blinds). Each product is measured, manufactured to order, and installed by Norsol's own teams following a free in-home consultation.

Product overview

Norsol is a Norwegian family-owned company established in 1983 that manufactures custom-made solar shading solutions. The product portfolio consists of interior and exterior solar shading products. Interior products include curtains (Gardiner), lift curtains (Liftgardiner), pleated blinds (Plisségardiner), duoplissé blinds, vertical blinds (Lamellgardiner), roller blinds (Rullegardiner), and internal venetian blinds (Persienner). Exterior products include zipscreens (Zipscreen), screens, awnings (Markiser - including Norlet and Norlux models), external venetian blinds (Utvendige Persienner - including President and Continent/Diplomat models), retractable walls (Levegger - including Ona model), and pergolas (Pergolet and Pergolux). Additional offerings include mosquito netting. The company also produces wool curtain collections (Lyng and Tind) made from Norwegian wool. All products are custom-measured, manufactured in-house at Norsol's factory in Tingvoll, Norway, and installed by the company's own technicians. Products can be integrated with smart home systems for remote and automated control based on temperature.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zipscreen Vertical exterior solar shading product with a zip-lock mechanism on each side that locks the fabric into the side rails, providing superior wind resistance. Available in standard and zipscreen variants, manual or motorized. For Norwegian homes, cabins, and buildings.
• Norzip 100 Solar-Powered Zipscreen Motorized solar-powered zipscreen that requires no electrical connection, developed for Norwegian weather conditions with minimal maintenance. For residential and commercial windows where wiring is impractical.
• Markiser / Awnings (Norlet, Norlux) Custom-made terrace and window awnings adapted for Nordic climate and Scandinavian design, including the Norlet best-selling terrace awning and the Norlux large-weather-exposed-terrace awning with patented technology. Available in over 100 fabric options, manual or electric.
• External Venetian Blinds (Utvendige Persienner) — President 80/50 and Continent/Diplomat 50 Exterior venetian blinds with horizontal lamellas that block up to 90% of solar heat in summer and provide insulation in winter. Includes the patented President 80/50 line developed with Innovasjon Norge for institutional buildings, and the Continent/Diplomat 50 (50mm lamellas) for window areas up to six square meters.
• Retractable Walls / Levegger (Ona Levegg) Flexible retractable wall solution for year-round outdoor use providing sun, privacy, and wind protection. The Ona Levegg variant mounts on ceiling or wall to cover large areas. Over 150 fabric options available.
• Pergola (Pergolet, Pergolux) Outdoor pergola structures providing shade and wind protection for terraces and outdoor dining. Pergolet is a wall-mounted cassette design for small-to-medium areas with welded ZIP technology; Pergolux uses solid aluminium profiles developed specifically for Norwegian conditions.
• Curtains (Gardiner) Custom-made curtains that improve acoustics and reduce drafts and heat loss while creating a stylish atmosphere. Available in Norwegian wool (Lyng/Tind collections) and a wide fabric range.
• Lift Curtains (Liftgardiner) Elegant curtain solution operated with a chain mechanism that lifts fabric into soft, even folds. Available in transparent to light-blocking fabrics including Norwegian wool options.
• Pleated Blinds (Plisségardiner) Space-saving pleated blinds with characteristic folded design providing optimal light control and privacy, suitable for various window types including angled windows.
• Duoplissé Double-sided pleated blind without cord holes providing optimal light dimming. Air circulates between the fabric layers to preserve warmth in winter and reflect sun rays in summer.
• Vertical Blinds (Lamellgardiner) Vertical lamella blinds providing flexible light control and privacy, especially suitable for large window areas and angled cabin windows.
• Roller Blinds (Rullegardiner) — including Havbris Roller blinds functioning as light-blocking bedroom curtains or modern living-room solar shading. Available in the innovative Havbris fabric made from 100% recycled plastic collected from the ocean (patented).
• Internal Venetian Blinds (Innvendige Persienner) Classic and discreet internal venetian blinds with adjustable lamella angles to vary daylight in the room.
• Lyng Collection (Norwegian Wool Curtains) Proprietary Norwegian wool curtain collection with 5 patterned fabrics and 10 solid fabrics, woven at Tingvoll from Norwegian sheep wool using carded yarn (kardegarn) for a robust fabric construction.
• Tind Collection (Norwegian Wool Curtains) Proprietary Norwegian wool curtain collection with thinner and more transparent quality than Lyng, using combed yarn (kamgarn) for a finer fabric construction.
• Mosquito Netting (Myggnetting) Custom-made mosquito netting providing effective insect protection without blocking ventilation or views, available as part of Norsol's broader shading offering.
• Free In-Home Consultation and Installation Service (Gratis befaring) Free on-site consultation by a Norsol sales representative across all 19 Norwegian counties, including measurement, fabric sample presentation, obligation-free quote, and full installation by Norsol's own fitters. Sold alongside every custom product order.

Quantifiable outcome

• Screens can block up to 90% of solar heat in summer
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FæbrikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2024Norsol partners with Fæbrik, a sustainable fashion collective co-founded by Jenny Skavlan (known from Norwegian TV), to upcycle surplus marquee fabric from Norsol's production into designer shopping bags. OPT (a social enterprise providing meaningful work to people with disabilities) sews the bags. The bags are sold at Fæbrik's new store at Barcode in Oslo. The collaboration exemplifies circular economy principles and generates media coverage. The partnership has expanded to include Fæbrik co-founder Karoline's home project, and Ingrid Vik Lysne's home project featured Norsol products. The collaboration has been promoted via TikTok and has seen strong demand, with Fæbrik needing to restock bags after festival events.
• Norsk HydrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorsol developed its zipscreen product in collaboration with Norsk Hydro. The zipscreens are described as 'developed in collaboration with Norsk Hydro' and are marketed as 'the world's greenest.' This partnership relates to the aluminium components used in the zipscreen frames.
• Innovasjon NorgecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway) has provided financial support for two key Norsol innovation projects: (1) the patented President 80 and 50 exterior venetian blind production process, and (2) the new Norwegian wool curtain production line including the 'Scandinavia's most modern sewing room' investment announced in 2024. The curtain investment was announced to be supported by Innovasjon Norge as Norsol builds what management describes as Scandinavia's most modern sewing room.
• OPTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPT is a social enterprise that provides meaningful work to people with various challenges. In the Fæbrik collaboration, OPT handles the sewing of the shopping bags made from Norsol's surplus marquee fabric. This partnership adds a social dimension to the sustainability collaboration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Warema: German specialist in exterior sun shading systems (zipscreens, awnings, pergolas, venetian blinds). Direct product overlap with Norsol's exterior range and comparable focus on engineered, weather-resistant shading for European climates.
• ROMA: German manufacturer of roller shutters, external venetian blinds, and textile sun shading. Overlaps with Norsol's exterior venetian blind and shading portfolio and competes for similar residential and commercial projects in European markets.
• MHZ Hachtel: German family-owned maker of custom interior sun-shading products (pleated blinds, roller blinds, venetian blinds, curtains). Closely comparable as a mid-sized, quality-focused European custom shading manufacturer with a similar premium positioning.
• Luxaflex: Premium custom-made window treatments and awnings brand owned by Hunter Douglas. Closely comparable product portfolio (interior blinds, exterior shading, awnings) and similar made-to-measure positioning, though distributed via dealers rather than Norsol's in-home consultation model.
• Griesser: Swiss manufacturer of exterior blinds, awnings, and roller shutters with strong European footprint. Comparable as a custom-engineered sun-shading specialist serving residential and commercial customers across multiple European markets.

Regional players

• Jula: Nordic DIY and home improvement retailer with a sun-shading assortment (awnings, blinds) sold primarily through own retail and online channels. Comparable as a regional retail alternative for price-sensitive Norwegian consumers but lacking Norsol's custom-made, in-home-consultation service model.

Others

• Somfy: French global leader in motorized and smart-home control systems for window coverings, awnings, and shutters. Comparable as an enabling technology provider/ecosystem participant whose motors and smart-home integrations are used inside products like Norsol's electric zipscreens.
• IKEA (Blinds and Awnings range): Mass-market home furnishings retailer with a growing range of ready-made blinds, curtains, and exterior shading. Not a direct custom-made competitor but represents the accessible, lower-priced end of the Norwegian market that Norsol's premium positioning must defend against.

Broad incumbents

• Velux: Danish manufacturer of roof windows and skylights with a complementary sun-shading product line (internal and external blinds, awnings). Comparable as a broad incumbent in the building-products space with overlapping exterior shading SKUs, though anchored in roof-window integration rather than full facade shading.
• Hunter Douglas: Global leader in window coverings and architectural products. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping interior/exterior shading and blind categories, but operating at much greater scale, across many geographies, and via dealer networks rather than Norsol's direct-sales-only model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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