What ControlPartner does

ControlPartner AS is a Norwegian industrial automation system integrator founded in 2015 (with operational roots tracing to a 1996 Guard Systems business) and headquartered in Porsgrunn, with regional offices in Oslo and Bergen. The company delivers complete operations control systems (Driftskontrollanlegg) that combine programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA/DCS operator interfaces, electrical panels, communications infrastructure (4G/5G, fiber, radio), and a digital maintenance/FDV layer based on ManWinWin software. It operates as a vendor-independent integrator across the major industrial automation platforms — Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, ABB, Omron — and supports SCADA platforms including Citect, Wonderware, InTouch, GE Fanuc iFix, and Siemens WinCC/PCS 7. The technical stack emphasizes redundant PLC architectures for critical operations, virtualization for server/client SCADA deployments, IIoT wireless sensors, and integration into SQL/SAP/ERP backbones. Quality is anchored by an in-house ISO 9001 panel workshop producing UL-certified panels.

The company serves three vertical markets: municipal water and wastewater (the largest segment, with ~20 Norwegian municipalities served in the past five years including Osterøy, Engerdal, Ullensaker, Lier, Beiarn, and the GIVAS IKS inter-municipal utility); industrial process and manufacturing (projects such as Nexans USA); and maritime (cruise ships and aquaculture/RAS systems via a formal joint venture with Vow ASA). Revenue is generated primarily through project-based system deliveries complemented by recurring service/maintenance contracts (24/7 support, annual service rounds, software upgrades), FDV/ManWinWin licensing, and managed server/ICT hosting. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by industry events (Vanndagene, VA-dagene, Industriuka). In October 2025, ControlPartner was acquired by Uniwater as part of a Nordic water infrastructure consolidation alongside WASYS and ACOWA, while continuing to operate under the ControlPartner brand.

Name

ControlPartner

Legal name

ControlPartner AS

Website

https://controlpartner.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ControlPartner AS is a Norwegian industrial automation system integrator delivering PLC, SCADA/DCS, and digital maintenance (FDV) solutions to municipal water/wastewater, industrial, and maritime clients across Norway and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automation Systems and Control Solutions: Project-based delivery of complete automation systems including PLC, SCADA/DCS, control panels, and communication infrastructure for municipal, industrial, and maritime clients. Revenue is generated through project contracts and system deliveries.
2. Service and Maintenance Agreements: 24/7 service and support contracts, annual service rounds, software upgrade agreements, online remote service, and access to spare parts inventory. First-line support staffed from 08:00-16:00.
3. FDV System Implementation and Licensing: Implementation and customization of ManWinWin maintenance management system with web access and smart tag functionality for facility management.
4. Server Solutions (ICT): Professional server hosting with 24/7 monitoring, backup, redundancy, automatic updates, and cybersecurity - either owned servers or rented cloud solutions from Norwegian high-security data centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ControlPartner delivers complete operational control and automation systems built around PLC, SCADA/DCS, and digital maintenance (FDV/ManWinWin) platforms for Norwegian municipalities, process industries, and maritime operators. Offerings span Driftskontrollanlegg with remote 4G/5G/fiber monitoring, redundant PLC architectures, custom-built electrical panels, virtualized server infrastructure, and 24/7 service agreements. The company combines system integration, panel manufacturing, and FDV software licensing with engineering services for water/wastewater, industrial, and maritime automation.

Product overview

ControlPartner is a technology company specializing in industrial automation with a complete portfolio of products and services centered on operational control and automation systems. The core offering consists of Driftskontrollanlegg (Operation Control Systems) which integrates PLS-systemer (PLC Systems) and Skjermsystemer (SCADA/DCS) as the primary control and monitoring platform. The product suite includes Vedlikeholdssystem (FDV) based on ManWinWin software, Serverløsninger IKT for IT infrastructure, Tavler for electrical panels, and Kommunikasjon Fjernovervåking for remote monitoring and IIoT capabilities. Solutions are delivered across three vertical markets: Vann og Avløp (municipal water/wastewater), Industri (industrial automation), and Maritim (cruise ships and aquaculture). The company operates as a system integrator using open platforms and industry-standard protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, Profibus, ProfiNET, and EtherCAT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Driftskontrollanlegg (Operation Control Systems)

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ machines/equipment maintained through their ManWinWin FDV system in Norway
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• GIVAS IKSmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020GIVAS IKS is an operations company for water and wastewater serving Kongsvinger municipality, Nord-Odal municipality, Grue municipality, and Eidskog municipality. Contract for upgrade to new operations control system and replacement of old PLCs with 4G communication at all remote stations. Serves approximately 35,000 residents with 13 wastewater treatment plants, 10 waterworks, 120 sewage pump stations, 13 water pump stations, and 7 elevated tanks. Building period 2020-2021.
• Vow ASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVow and ControlPartner established a joint venture company VOW Automation AS to develop digitalized control systems and serve as supplier to Vow Group's projects and deliveries. Vow develops advanced processes for wastewater and waste handling in maritime and land-based industry. The partnership brings together ControlPartner's automation expertise with Vow's process technology, forming a formalized partnership that will advance both parties technologically and commercially. ControlPartner has been a key partner and supplier for many years to the Vow Group including Scanship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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