Link Nordic
Link Nordic offers content management and opentext document solutions as well as distributes electronic components such as displays.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersAskim, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Link Nordic does
Link Nordic AS is a privately held Norwegian technology distributor and solutions provider founded in 1994 in Askim by Sverre Bakke and Johnny Antonsen, operating from headquarters in Askim and a sales office in Kjeller with 11-50 employees. The business runs two distinct divisions. The Electronics division distributes electronic components sourced from an unusually broad supplier base spanning frequency products (Golledge, NDK, Euroquartz, Rakon, MicroCrystal, Aeonsemi), sensor technology (Movella/Xsens IMUs and motion trackers, TouchNetix aXiom touch controllers), displays (Ampire, Winstar, Power View Display), connectors (Molex since 1994, Yamaichi, Degson), enclosures (Hammond, Bernic), and wireless/IoT components (EM Microelectronics, Teltonika, LM Technologies). The Software division has been a certified OpenText Silver reseller and support partner since 2002, implementing Exstream/StreamServe for customer communications management, Content Suite/eDOCS/Core for enterprise content management, and specialized Exstream16/StreamServe integrations for Infor M3 ERP, with deep integrations to SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Visma, Agresso, Jeeves, Salesforce, Basware, NETS, Strålfors, and Digipost.
The company makes money through three revenue streams: hardware distribution margins on electronic components, software licensing plus recurring support/maintenance contracts for OpenText, and higher-margin professional services including in-design consulting, implementation, integration, and training. Recent extensions include the August 2025 XPER CCM partnership (adding DocEngine for EU Accessibility Act compliance), the November 2025 Embriq partnership (adding 24/7 managed IT operations and security services), and active 2026 product launches in touch sensing (TouchNetix AX24A), industrial Ethernet (Yamaichi Y-Con), and maritime motion compensation (Xsens Heave Compensation).
The company is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with Sverre Bakke (Chairman) and Øyvind Bakke (Managing Director) as co-owners. There is no external venture capital, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Customer concentration is diversified across named enterprise logos (Apotek1, Nordea, ABB, Kongsberg, Scania, Dynatec, Ekornes, Nortura, FLIR, Axess, Princess, Navier USN) and a long tail of smaller accounts, with go-to-market executed through a direct technical sales team, exclusive Nordic distribution agreements, industry events such as Evertiq Expo in Gothenburg, technical webinars, and cluster participation in Electronic Coast and the Ocean Autonomy Cluster.
Link Nordic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Link Nordic
- Legal name
- Link Nordic AS
- Website
- https://linknordic.com/
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Link Nordic offers content management and opentext document solutions as well as distributes electronic components such as displays.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Link Nordic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Askim
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Link Nordic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Electronic Components Sales: Distribution of electronic components including sensors, connectors, displays, frequency products, enclosures, and wireless modules. Revenue generated from product sales to customers in prototyping and mass production.
- OpenText Software Solutions: Licensing, consulting, and support services for OpenText Exstream, StreamServe, and Content Management solutions. Includes implementation, integration, and ongoing support.
- Professional Services and Consulting: Technical consulting for in-design support, product selection, integration services, training, and support for both electronics and software solutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard component pricing with small order surcharge |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Link Nordic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Link Nordic distributes electronic components (frequency products, sensors, displays, connectors, enclosures, wireless/IoT) from global manufacturers and resells, implements, and supports OpenText document management and customer communication management software (Exstream, StreamServe, Content Suite, eDOCS, OpenText Core). The company operates two business divisions — Link Elektronikk & Komponenter and Link Programvare og Tjenester — serving customers in prototyping and mass production as well as in enterprise document and information governance.
Product overview
Link Nordic operates two distinct business divisions. The Software division (Link Programvare og Tjenester) resells and implements the OpenText CCM/ECM platform — specifically OpenText Exstream and StreamServe for customer communications management, OpenText Content Suite and eDOCS for enterprise content management, and OpenText Core for cloud content management. Key add-on offerings include DocEngine (from partner XPER) for universal accessibility of documents under the EU Accessibility Act, Findity for automated expense management, and Link Driftstjenester managed IT services (via Embriq). The Electronics division (Link Elektronikk & Komponenter) distributes electronic components sourced from an array of global manufacturers: frequency products (oscillators, TCXOs, OCXOs, MEMS, filters from Golledge, Aeonsemi, Euroquartz, NDK, Rakon, MicroCrystal, Sunny), sensor technology (Xsens IMUs and motion trackers from Movella, including the SIRIUS series), display technology (from Ampire, Power View Display, Winstar, TouchNetix aXiom touch controllers), connectors (Molex, Yamaichi Y-Con industrial RJ45, Degson terminal blocks, Cablecraft, Shrinktek), enclosures (Hammond Manufacturing, Bernic), and wireless/IoT components (EM Microelectronics, Teltonika, LM Technologies). The company serves both R&D and mass production customers worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- OpenText Exstream & StreamServe OpenText Customer Communications Management (CCM) platform enabling creation, management, and distribution of personalized customer communications across print, email, SMS, PDF, and digital channels. StreamServe is the on-premises version; Exstream Cloud Native is the cloud-native variant. Targeted at Norwegian enterprises and SMBs needing multi-channel customer correspondence integrated with ERP systems.
- OpenText Content Suite & eDOCS Enterprise content management solutions providing control over documents and business information, with support for Microsoft SharePoint archiving, SAP and Oracle document management, and email archiving. eDOCS offers a cost-effective, flexible document management solution for businesses of all sizes with secure storage, searchability, and easy access. Targeted at organizations needing systematic document storage, categorization, role-based access, and regulatory compliance.
- OpenText Core SaaS-based cloud content management system for storing, managing, and collaborating on digital content in the cloud, with native integrations to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace. Targeted at organizations seeking cloud-native content management with broad ecosystem integration.
- DocEngine (XPER Universal Design Solution) Proprietary solution from XPER for producing universally accessible documents compliant with the EU Accessibility Act, creating PDF documents readable by assistive technologies such as screen readers. Targeted at Norwegian enterprises needing accessibility compliance for customer communications.
- Findity Expense Management Automated, self-learning expense management platform handling receipts, travel expenses, mileage logs, per diems, and corporate card transactions, with integration to accounting and payroll systems. Targeted at Norwegian organizations seeking streamlined expense workflows.
- Logiq Efaktura - EDI Electronic invoice and EDI integration service for processing and distributing invoices digitally across business systems. Targeted at Norwegian organizations seeking electronic invoicing and EDI compliance.
- Link Driftstjenester (Managed IT Services) 24/7 IT operations and managed services provided in partnership with Embriq for businesses with critical infrastructure, offering continuous monitoring, security, and operational reliability. Targeted at customers in socially critical sectors.
- TouchNetix aXiom Touch Technology Capacitive touch and force-sensing technology platform, including the AX24A controller, enabling 3D touch solutions, force sensing, and touchless interfaces for automotive dashboards, industrial HMIs, medical devices, and consumer electronics. Targeted at manufacturers needing advanced touch and force sensing for HMI applications.
- Xsens Motion Tracking Sensors Motion tracking sensor modules including IMUs, AHRS, VRU, GNSS/INS, RTK GNSS/INS, and MRUs for heave compensation, used in maritime, autonomous vehicles, drones, healthcare, and sports applications. Targeted at customers needing precise motion capture and inertial navigation.
- Frequency Products (Oscillators, TCXOs, OCXOs, XOs, RTC, Filters) Broad range of frequency control components including oscillators (XO, TCXO, VCXO, VCTCXO, OCXO, MEMS, silicon), real-time clocks (RTC), and filters (SAW, crystal, dielectric, helical, custom), sourced from Golledge, Aeonsemi, Euroquartz, NDK, Rakon, MicroCrystal, and Sunny. Targeted at manufacturers across commercial, industrial, automotive, military, space, and extreme environment applications.
- Display Products (TFT, LCD, OLED, AMOLED) Industrial displays sourced from Ampire, Power View Display (PVD), and Winstar, including monochrome TN/STN/FSTN LCM, COG LCD, VATN-LCD, TFT LCD, OLED, and AMOLED panels with resistive or capacitive touch options. Targeted at manufacturers needing industrial-grade displays with 3-10 year warranties.
- Connector Products (Molex, Yamaichi, Degson, Cablecraft, Shrinktek) Electronic connectors and terminal blocks sourced from Molex, Yamaichi (including Y-Con industrial RJ45 and test sockets), Degson (industrial terminal blocks and plug connectors), Cablecraft (cables), and Shrinktek (heat shrink), serving automation, energy, and transport applications. Targeted at industrial, automation, and transport equipment manufacturers.
- Enclosure Products (Hammond, Bernic) Electronic enclosures and cabinets sourced from Hammond Manufacturing (plastic, aluminum, steel enclosures, IP-rated industrial cabinets, rack boxes, DIN rail enclosures) and Bernic, serving industrial electronics, automation, telecom, IoT, and laboratory equipment. Targeted at manufacturers needing robust housing for electronic assemblies.
- Wireless and IoT Components (EM Microelectronics, Teltonika, LM Technologies) Wireless and IoT components sourced from EM Microelectronics (ultra-low-power microcontrollers, RFID, NFC chips), Teltonika (networking devices), and LM Technologies (Bluetooth modules), serving IoT, industrial monitoring, access control, and wearable applications. Targeted at manufacturers of IoT devices, smart cards, wearables, and industrial monitoring systems.
Companies that use Link Nordic
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Link Nordic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration24 records
Feature4 records
Link Nordic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.
- EmbriqmajorStrategic partnership to strengthen operations and security services for critical value chains. Embriq provides advanced IT operations, software, industrial IoT technology, and consulting services. The partnership enables Link Nordic to offer 24/7 comprehensive operational and security services to customers in socially critical sectors.
- XPER ConsultingcoreStrategic CCM partnership creating Norway's strongest Customer Communication Management environment. Link Nordic and XPER combine their strengths - XPER's expertise in large complex solutions with Link Nordic's strong position in the SMB market - to deliver comprehensive solutions across the entire market.
- Movella (Xsens)corePartnership with Movella for distribution of Xsens motion tracking sensors including MTi-680G RTK, SIRIUS series, and MRU sensors for maritime navigation, autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and sports technology applications.
- OpenTextcoreLink Nordic has been a certified OpenText Silver reseller and support partner since 2002. They provide consulting, licensing, services, upgrades, and training for OpenText Exstream, StreamServe, and Enterprise Content Management solutions. All consultants are OpenText Certified on the latest product versions.
- Yamaichi ElectronicscoreOfficial distributor of Yamaichi products in Norway offering local availability and support for advanced and reliable connector solutions including the Y-Con series for industrial Ethernet applications.
- InformajorInfor Services Partner providing Exstream16 and StreamServe/MOM solutions specifically designed for Infor M3 enterprise systems.
- TouchNetixmajorDistribution partner for TouchNetix aXiom touch technology including the AX24A controller combining capacitive touch sensing and force measurement for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.
- MolexcoreOriginal distribution focus since 1994 for Molex connector products and semiconductor sales, now expanded to include full range of Molex connector solutions.
- Golledge ElectronicsmajorNordic distributor for Golledge frequency products including OCXOs, VCXOs, TCXOs, and military-grade oscillators for defense applications.
- EuroquartzmajorDistribution partner for Euroquartz frequency products including crystals, oscillators (XO, TCXO, VCXO), RTC modules, and military oscillators including the ITAR-restriction-free EQXO-75BM series.
- NDK (Nihon Dempa Kogyo)majorNordic distributor for NDK crystal and oscillator products serving commercial, industrial, automotive, military, space, and extreme environment applications.
- AeonsemimajorDistributor for Aeonsemi Kronos timing product line featuring low jitter oscillators and TCXOs with digital and analog compensation architecture for networking and test equipment applications.
- RakonmajorDistribution partner for Rakon frequency products including oscillators and timing solutions for various industrial applications.
- MicroCrystalmajorNordic distributor for MicroCrystal RTC modules and timing products for industrial applications.
- Hammond ManufacturingmajorDistribution of Hammond enclosures including plastic, aluminum, and steel electronics enclosures, industrial cabinets with IP ratings, rack and instrument cases, and DIN rail enclosures with customization options.
- DegsonmajorNordic distributor for Degson terminal blocks, plug connections, and industrial wiring solutions with certifications (UL, VDE, CE) for automation, energy, HVAC, and industrial electronics.
- AmpiremajorDistribution partner for Ampire displays including STN monochrome, TFT color, and AMOLED displays with resistive or capacitive touch solutions for industrial applications.
- Winstar DisplaymajorNordic distributor for Winstar products including monochrome TN/STN/FSTN LCM, COG LCD, VATN-LCD, TFT LCD, and OLED displays with 3-10 year warranties on approximately 90% of portfolio.
- Power View Display (PVD)majorDistribution partner for Power View Display custom display solutions including small to large TFT/LCD displays with extended temperature ranges and embedded processor solutions.
- EM MicroelectronicsmajorNordic distributor for EM Microelectronics ultra-low-power microelectronics, RFID/NFC chips, sensor interfaces, and timing solutions for IoT, smart cards, wearables, and industrial monitoring.
- Electronic Coast ClusterminorActive membership in technology cluster working with arena and network building to strengthen value creation and innovation in electronics and ICT-based companies in Norway.
- Ocean Autonomy ClusterminorActive membership in Norway's leading cluster for ocean autonomy, providing networking and knowledge sharing opportunities in maritime technology.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Link Nordic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Arrow Electronics: Global electronics components distributor offering semiconductors, connectors, sensors, and embedded solutions. Comparable as a broad-line electronic components distributor serving industrial and OEM customers, though at vastly greater scale than Link Nordic.
- Avnet: Worldwide distributor of electronic components (connectors, passives, semiconductors, embedded) and embedded solutions provider. Closely comparable distribution model but with global footprint far exceeding Link Nordic's Norwegian focus.
- Rutronik: European broad-line electronic components distributor headquartered in Germany with strong presence across EMEA. Comparable as a regional electronic components distributor serving industrial customers, though at significantly larger scale.
- Mouser Electronics: Global authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components with deep catalog breadth. Comparable product portfolio but operates primarily catalog/online model versus Link Nordic's technical in-design support model.
- TietoEVRY: Leading Nordic-headquartered IT services and software company with broad enterprise content management and document workflow practices including OpenText delivery. Comparable as a much larger Nordic OpenText/systems integrator competing for similar enterprise document management deals.
- Future Electronics: Privately held global electronic components distributor with deep technical/engineering support model. Comparable as a privately held distributor emphasizing in-design support and supplier portfolio breadth similar to Link Nordic's value proposition.
Direct peers
- Rebound Electronics: Nordic/European-based electronic components distributor specializing in sourcing and supply of semiconductors, passives, connectors, and electromechanical components. Highly comparable as a regional technical distributor with similar supplier portfolio and customer profile to Link Nordic's electronics division.
- Vitec Software Group: Nordic vertical software company with document management, CCM, and content services operations. Comparable as a Nordic-headquartered provider of document/customer communication management software and services.
Regional players
- NCAB Group: Nordic-headquartered (Sweden) PCB sourcing specialist with European operations. Comparable as a Nordic-headquartered electronics value-added distributor serving industrial customers, though focused on PCBs rather than components.
- Gothia Financial Group (formerly Visma Financial Solutions): Nordic-headquartered provider of ERP/document management and automation solutions including OpenText-aligned capabilities. Comparable as a regional Nordic player in enterprise document workflow and invoice automation.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Link Nordic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles17 records
Link Nordic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Link Nordic M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Link Nordic
What does Link Nordic do?
Link Nordic distributes electronic components (frequency products, sensors, displays, connectors, enclosures, wireless/IoT) from global manufacturers and resells, implements, and supports OpenText document management and customer communication management software (Exstream, StreamServe, Content Suite, eDOCS, OpenText Core). The company operates two business divisions — Link Elektronikk & Komponenter and Link Programvare og Tjenester — serving customers in prototyping and mass production as well as in enterprise document and information governance.
Is Link Nordic a public or private company?
Link Nordic is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Link Nordic founded?
Link Nordic was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Link Nordic based?
Link Nordic is headquartered in Askim, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Link Nordic make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Electronic Components Sales are the primary driver. The others are openText Software Solutions and professional Services and Consulting.
Who are Link Nordic's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Arrow Electronics, Avnet, Rutronik, Mouser Electronics, TietoEVRY and Future Electronics. Direct peers are Rebound Electronics and Vitec Software Group. Regional players are NCAB Group and Gothia Financial Group (formerly Visma Financial Solutions).
Does Link Nordic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Link Nordic.