What Oglaend System does

Oglaend System (Øglænd System AS) is a Norwegian manufacturer of multidiscipline support systems for industrial cable management, founded in Sandnes, Norway in 1977 and now headquartered in Klepp Stasjon, Norway. The company designs and produces cable ladders (OE, LOE, TOE, FOE, RZE series), cable trays, Mekano triangular support channels, cable cleats (SmartCleat family), fire-rated cable management systems (FIRESYS), offshore equipment towers, and the proprietary EngiFibre FRP composite material. Core technology centers on proprietary pultrusion-derived fiber-reinforced polymers, ZM (zinc-aluminium-magnesium) coatings, and integrated passive fire protection, with products validated through DNV, ABS, and UL type approvals to standards including IEC 61914:2021.

The business model is hardware sales through direct enterprise field sales, organized around five primary verticals: oil & gas, wind energy, shipbuilding, infrastructure, and new energies. Revenue is generated project-by-project with quote-based pricing dependent on specifications, materials (stainless steel, hot-dip galvanized steel, ZM, FRP), and regional requirements. Manufacturing is concentrated at a factory in Stavanger, Norway, with global distribution through wholly-owned sales subsidiaries in the UK, Netherlands, Singapore, and Norway, plus regional coverage across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, North America, South America, and Australia. The company supports specification workflows through online product selectors and 3D model libraries for AVEVA and Hexagon engineering platforms.

Oglaend System has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hilti Aktiengesellschaft (Liechtenstein) since its acquisition, leveraging the parent's corporate governance and global footprint while retaining independent product development and brand identity. Founded by Gunnstein Austigard, who continues as founder and chairman, the company has progressively extended its portfolio into safety-critical fire protection, composite materials, and energy-transition verticals while maintaining its offshore oil & gas and marine base.

Name

Oglaend System

Legal name

Øglænd System AS

Website

https://oglaend-system.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oglaend System is a Norwegian manufacturer of cable management and support systems, serving oil & gas, wind, shipbuilding, infrastructure, and new-energy industrial projects globally as a wholly-owned Hilti AG subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cable Management Systems

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire-Resistant & Life-Safety Cable (Fire Alarm/Emergency) (IMADAMAF)

Keywords

• Industrial cable management
• Cable support systems
• FRP composite materials
• Offshore cable ladders
• Passive fire protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Kleppe

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cable Support Systems: Sale of multidiscipline support systems including cable ladders, cable trays, support channels, accessories, and specialized products like Equipment Towers for industrial applications in oil & gas, wind energy, shipbuilding, and infrastructure sectors. Revenue generated through direct project-based sales and regional office operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oglaend System manufactures and sells Multidiscipline Support Systems for cable management in harsh industrial environments, including cable ladders (OE, LOE, TOE, FOE, RZE series), cable trays, Mekano triangular support channels, cable cleats (SmartCleat range), FIRESYS fire-protected cable management systems, Equipment Towers, and proprietary EngiFibre FRP composite materials. Products are sold primarily to oil & gas, wind energy, shipbuilding, infrastructure, and new energies customers for projects requiring corrosion resistance, fire safety, vibration resistance, and long-term durability.

Product overview

Oglaend System is a provider of Multidiscipline Support Systems for Electrical, Instrumentation & Telecommunications (EI&T), HVAC, and piping applications. The product portfolio centers on cable management solutions (cable ladders in OE, LOE, TOE, FOE, RZE series; cable trays in SPB series) and support systems (Mekano triangular channels, UNO, miscellaneous supports). The MultiGrid® Installation Concept enables shared support across multiple disciplines. Key product lines include SmartCleat cable cleats (SmartCleat, SmartCleat+, Non-metallic GFP variants), FIRESYS fire protection systems with DNV type approval, Equipment Towers for offshore use, and EngiFibre® proprietary FRP material. The company offers engineering support tools including Cable Cleat Selector, Cable Ladder/Tray Selector, and 3D Libraries for AVEVA and Hexagon software. Target industries include oil & gas, wind energy, shipbuilding, new energies, and infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MultiGrid: Installation concept enabling shared support between multiple disciplines (EI&T, HVAC, piping).
• SmartCleat
• EngiFibre
• FIRESYS
• Mekano
• Smartlok

Products and services

• Multidiscipline Support Systems Provider of multidiscipline support systems for Electrical, Instrumentation & Telecommunications (EI&T), HVAC, and piping applications, including support channels, cable ladders, cable trays, and accessories for industrial customers.
• MultiGrid Installation Concept Shared support solution enabling multiple disciplines (cable management, piping, HVAC) to use common support infrastructure, reducing installation complexity and cost.
• SmartCleat Cable Cleats Range of cable retention cleats for securing cables during operation and short circuit events. Includes SmartCleat (standard), SmartCleat+ (for large cables up to 150mm), and Non-metallic SmartCleat GFP (corrosion resistant FRP), all DNV type approved per IEC 61914:2021.
• OE Cable Ladder System Heavy-duty cable ladder system for high voltage and heavy cable applications, designed for maximum support distances and loads.
• LOE Cable Ladder System Economical low-weight cable ladder system suitable for medium to light loads (instrumentation, data, telecom cables) with bending radius less than 300mm. Available in LOE55, LOE75, and LOE100 heights, and compatible with SS, HDG, ZM materials.
• TOE Cable Ladder System Cable ladder system designed for tunnel applications with expansion splice capabilities for temperature-induced expansion and contraction.
• FOE Cable Ladder System FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) cable ladder system for highly corrosive environments where metallic systems are unsuitable.
• Mekano Support System Triangular support channel system providing structural support for multidiscipline installations, available in various sizes and materials including FRP variants.
• FIRESYS Fire-Protected Cable Management System First type-approved cable management system with integrated passive fire protection (PFP) for safety-critical cable routings, providing fire integrity for hydrocarbon pool fire, jet fire, and high heat flux scenarios. DNV type approved; installation up to 8 times faster than traditional methods.
• EngiFibre FRP Composite Material Proprietary high-performance FRP material with optimized engineered formula providing mechanical strength, fire retardancy, UV stability, and chemical resistance as standard, used in demanding and corrosive environments.
• Equipment Towers Stable construction equipment towers for offshore installations designed to withstand vibrations in harsh environments. Available in 2m, 2.5m, and 3m heights with flexible hole pattern for direct equipment mounting without extra brackets.

Quantifiable outcome

• FIRESYS system enables installation up to 8 times faster compared to traditional fire protection methods
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Leviton: US-based electrical wiring device and cable management manufacturer with industrial-grade offerings; partial overlap with Oglaend in commercial and industrial cable support categories.
• ABB: Global electrification and automation conglomerate whose Thomas & Betts business supplies cable cleats, ties, and support systems; broad portfolio overlaps with Oglaend in oil & gas and industrial projects.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with extensive cable management offerings; competes with Oglaend mainly in large industrial and infrastructure projects where Schneider specifies integrated solutions.
• Hubbell: US electrical products company with cable cleat and support offerings serving utility, industrial, and construction end markets; overlaps with Oglaend in safety-critical cable retention products.
• nVent Electric: US-listed electrical connection and protection specialist (ERIFLEX, Hoffman, Trachte); overlaps with Oglaend in industrial cable management and supports, particularly in energy and infrastructure.
• Legrand: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure major with a sizable cable management portfolio; broader portfolio than Oglaend but directly overlapping in industrial and infrastructure cable support.

Direct peers

• Niedax Group: German specialist in cable ladder, tray, and support systems with broad industrial coverage; closest head-to-head competitor to Oglaend in European and international oil & gas and infrastructure projects.
• OBO Bettermann: German family-owned manufacturer of cable management, support, and fire-protection systems serving industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets globally — directly comparable product overlap with Oglaend's ladders, trays, cleats, and fire-rated systems.
• Pemsa: Spanish specialist in cable management systems (ladders, trays, supports, and accessories) serving industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects; comparable mid-sized European cable support specialist.
• Atkore: US-based manufacturer of electrical raceway and cable management products (Unistrut, Cope, Allied Tube & Conduit); directly competes with Oglaend in cable ladders, trays, and support structures, especially in Americas projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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