Norgips Norge AS

Name

Norgips Norge AS

Legal name

Norgips Norge AS

Website

https://norgips.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Norgips Norge AS manufactures and distributes gypsum boards, steel profiles, and complementary building-system components in Norway and Sweden, selling through building material retailers and direct to construction contractors under Knauf Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gypsum Board Manufacturing

NAICS

Gypsum Product Manufacturing (327420), Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing (3274)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum Board & Drywall Panels (IMADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ceiling Boards, Plasterboard Tiles & Suspension-Compatible Gypsum Products (IMADAEAM), Acoustic Gypsum Boards & Sound Control Systems (IMADAEAK), Drywall Joint Compounds & Taping Products (IMADAEAB), Gypsum & Anhydrite (IMAEAFAK)

Keywords

• Gypsum board manufacturing
• Steel profile systems
• Interior wall construction
• Fire protection boards
• Recycled building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Drammen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Gypsum Plates and Steel Profiles: Manufacturing and sale of gypsum plates and steel profiles for the Norwegian and Swedish construction markets. Products include standard, ECO, and specialty gypsum plates, along with steel studs and tracks for wall construction.
2. Complete Building Systems: Delivery of complete solutions including gypsum plates, steel profiles, inspection hatches, plaster, putty, screws, tools and accessories. Offers optimization services including project meetings, technical support, training, and construction site visits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Norgips Norge AS manufactures and sells gypsum boards and steel profiles for the construction industry in Norway and Sweden. The product range includes standard, ECO, and specialty gypsum boards (fire, sound, moisture, X-ray, exterior) along with steel studs, tracks, and complete building system solutions including accessories, tools, and technical support. The company is one of the first in the world to produce gypsum boards from 100% recycled materials with up to 60% reduced CO2 emissions.

Product overview

Norgips Norge AS produces and sells a comprehensive range of gypsum boards and steel profiles for the construction industry. The product portfolio centers on Standard, Standard ECO, Standard ECO Recycled, Ultra Board, Light Board, and specialty boards (Fireboard, Silentboard, Safeboard, Humidboard, Weatherboard) for various applications. The company offers cement-based Aquapanel products (Indoor, Outdoor, Floor Tile, Rooftop) for wet rooms and facades. Supporting products include steel profiles (C-stenders, U-skinner, CF-stenders for interiors; YC-stenders, YU/YZ-profiles for exteriors), Nail It mounting systems, Flex ceiling systems, inspection hatches, Danoline and AMF acoustic panels, putty/mortar products (Knauf), and accessories (screws, sealants). Norgips provides complete building solutions with complementary components for walls, ceilings, floors, and facades, with strong focus on environmental sustainability through ECO product lines and recycled materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Gypsum Board Standard 13mm gypsum board with recessed long edges for easy joint finishing. The most sold gypsum board in Norway, setting the standard for building boards in the country. Aimed at construction contractors and building projects.
• Standard ECO Gypsum Board Eco-friendly gypsum board with 51% reduced CO2 emissions, containing 20% Norwegian gypsum waste and produced with 100% renewable energy. For construction contractors seeking sustainable building materials.
• Standard ECO Recycled Gypsum Board First gypsum board made from 100% recycled gypsum waste from Norwegian construction sites, produced with renewable biogas energy. Features 60% reduced CO2 emissions. For sustainability-focused construction projects.
• Ultra Board 13 Extra strong 13mm gypsum board with documented strength and screw-fast properties. Provides robust wall construction with classified fire and sound requirements. For construction projects requiring high mechanical performance.
• Ultra Board 13 ECO Eco-friendly version of Ultra Board 13 with high quality and a smaller environmental footprint. Combines high-strength performance with sustainability.
• Ultra Board 15 Strong and robust wall construction board with screw-fast substrate, available in 15mm thickness. For walls requiring enhanced strength and screw-fastness.
• Light Board Lightweight gypsum board weighing approximately 25% less than standard boards while maintaining fire-retardant and sound-dampening qualities. For projects requiring easier handling and reduced structural load.
• Light Board ECO Eco-friendly lightweight gypsum board with high quality and a smaller environmental footprint. Combines reduced weight with sustainability.
• Plan Gypsum Board Gypsum board designed for perfect ceilings without visible joints, with recessed edges on all four sides. For premium ceiling installations.
• Brannplate (Fire Board) Special gypsum board for fire protection, used on walls and ceilings, and for fire protection of load-bearing steel constructions. For fire-rated building assemblies.
• Fireboard Non-combustible gypsum board with fiberglass mesh providing fire protection for steel structures up to 120 minutes. For high fire-rating applications.
• Utvendig GU-X (External Gypsum Board) External gypsum board for wind stabilization and weather-tightening with water-repellent surface. Can be exposed to weather for up to 6 months. For exterior wall construction.
• Utvendig ECO GU-X Eco-friendly external gypsum board with water-repellent surface and reduced CO2 emissions. For exterior wall construction with sustainability focus.
• Weatherboard 365 Wind-stabilizing and weatherproof gypsum board with blue composite mesh. Can be exposed to weather for up to 12 months. For durable exterior wall construction.
• Silentboard Acoustic gypsum board providing up to 10 dB better sound reduction, especially effective for low-frequency bass sounds between 50-100Hz. For soundproofing in residential and commercial buildings.
• Safeboard Environmentally friendly board for X-ray shielding, replacing lead plates in constructions with good fire and sound properties. For hospitals, dental clinics, and radiology facilities.
• Humidboard Moisture-resistant composite gypsum board for interior walls in moisture-sensitive environments with glass fiber reinforced core. For bathrooms, kitchens, and wet rooms.
• GIFAfloor Fiber gypsum floor board with tongue and groove for free-bearing or supported installation, with high density for strength and impact sound insulation. For floor construction.
• Gulv (Floor) Gypsum Board Ideal subfloor for parquet, laminate and other wooden floors, also suitable as substrate for tiles in dry rooms. For floor underlayment applications.
• Hard Gypsum Board Extra hard glass fiber-reinforced gypsum board for buildings with high mechanical stress such as schools, hospitals, and kindergartens. For high-impact wall areas.
• Rehab Gypsum Board 6mm gypsum board for interior rehabilitation of walls and ceilings with glass fiber-reinforced core, suitable for curved constructions. For renovation projects.
• Aquapanel Indoor Flexible and water-resistant cement board for indoor use in wet and dry rooms. Can be bent to a 1m radius for curved applications. For wet rooms and bathroom construction.
• Aquapanel Outdoor Cement board ideal as plaster carrier for ventilated facade systems, water and moisture resistant. For exterior facade applications.
• Aquapanel Floor Tile 6mm cement board for tile substrate on floors, suitable under heating cables. For tile underlayment in floor applications.
• Aquapanel Rooftop Cement-based stable roof plate for protecting roof insulation against mechanical damage and providing fire protection. For roof construction applications.
• Steel Profiles (Stålprofiler) Steel profiles for interior and exterior walls including C-stenders, U-skinner, CF-stenders, YC-stenders, YU/YZ-profiles, and various accessories. For wall framing and construction in buildings.
• Putty and Mortar (Sparkel og mørtel) Ready-mixed putty, powder putty, gypsum plaster, primers, and floor adhesive from Knauf. For finishing and jointing gypsum board installations.
• Gypsum Board Screws (Skruer) Gypsum board screws including Ultra Board screws and exterior wall screws. For fixing gypsum boards to steel profiles.
• Inspection Hatches (Inspeksjonsluker) Access hatches for walls and ceilings including Standard, EI 30, EI 60, stainless steel, Push-Up, and F-Tec variants. For providing access to building systems behind walls and ceilings.
• Danoline Acoustic Panels Acoustic ceiling panels including Adit, Belgravia, Contur, Contrapanel, Corridor 400, DANOtile, Designpanel, Plaza, Rold 12, Stratopanel, Solopanel, and Tectopanel. For sound control in commercial and residential buildings.
• AMF Heradesign Acoustic Panels Acoustic ceiling panels from AMF Heradesign brand. For sound control and aesthetic ceiling finishes in commercial buildings.
• Nail It Indoor System Nail mounting system for interior walls using nails instead of screws for faster installation. For contractors seeking efficient wall mounting solutions.
• Nail It Safety Wall System Safety wall system for bullet-resistant and security walls. For high-security building applications.
• Flex Himling System Ceiling system for suspended ceilings with various configurations. For commercial and residential ceiling installations.
• Safeboard System Complete X-ray shielding system including boards, covers, and joint compound. For healthcare and radiology facility construction.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Knauf GroupflagshipOthers · 1 January 2004Knauf Group acquired Norgips Group in 2004. Norgips operates as part of the Knauf Group, sharing career pages and corporate policies with Knauf.
• DSVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for sustainable transport. DSV provides biogas trucks for ECO product deliveries, contributing to 80% of deliveries being made with biogas or train transport.
• GassumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiogas supplier for Norgips ECO product transport. Partnership reduces CO2 emissions from product delivery.
• MaxbocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials retailer and collaboration partner for sustainable gypsum plate delivery. Partnership enabled biogas truck deliveries reducing CO2 emissions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gyproc (Saint-Gobain): Gyproc is Saint-Gobain's gypsum board brand operating directly in Norway and the Nordics. It competes head-to-head with Norgips in standard, fire, acoustic, and moisture-resistant gypsum boards for the same construction-contractor and retailer channels.
• Rigips (Saint-Gobain): Rigips is Saint-Gobain's continental European gypsum board brand, directly comparable to Norgips on product mix (standard, fire, acoustic, X-ray boards) and system-selling approach to contractors and distributors.
• Siniat (Etex Group): Siniat is Etex's gypsum and drylining systems brand in Europe, directly competing with Norgips on standard boards, fire/acoustic systems, steel profiles, and complete wall solutions for contractors.
• Fermacell (James Hardie): Fermacell produces fibre-reinforced gypsum and cement boards for walls, ceilings, and floors, overlapping Norgips's GIFAfloor, Hard, and Aquapanel lines. It targets the same specifier and contractor base across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Knauf: Knauf is the global building materials group and Norgips's parent since 2004. It is comparable because it manufactures a similar range of gypsum boards, plasters, profiles, and ceilings across many markets, setting the benchmark Norgips must meet on product breadth and certifications.
• Knauf Insulation: Knauf Insulation is the sister division of Norgips's parent, producing insulation products that are commonly co-specified with gypsum boards in Nordic wall and roof assemblies, making it an adjacent incumbent in the same projects.

Regional players

• British Gypsum (Saint-Gobain): British Gypsum is Saint-Gobain's UK-focused gypsum brand. It is comparable in product mix (standard, fire, acoustic, thermal boards) and systems approach, but primarily serves the UK market rather than directly competing with Norgips in Norway/Sweden.
• National Gypsum Company: National Gypsum is a major North American gypsum and cement board manufacturer with comparable product families (standard, fire, mould/moisture-resistant boards). It is a useful peer for product breadth but does not directly compete in the Nordic market.
• USG Boral: USG Boral is a major Asia-Pacific gypsum and ceilings joint venture with comparable wallboard, ceiling, and system offerings. It is a peer on product mix and systems approach, but operates in different geographies than Norgips's Norway/Sweden core.

Emerging players

• James Hardie: James Hardie is a global leader in fibre cement boards, comparable to Norgips's cement-based Aquapanel Outdoor/Indoor products for facades and wet rooms. It is a partial-overlap peer focused on a specific substrate rather than full gypsum systems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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