Ernex

What Ernex does

Ernex AS is a privately held Norwegian industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tistedal, founded in 1947 by Arne Gjerde and operating from a 5,000 m² production facility. The company runs four branded product lines under one corporate umbrella: Gjerdesagen (professional building and compound saws, anchored by a 1958 world patent on a unique lifting-arm concept enabling 0–135° rotation and 45° tilt simultaneously), Grimstål (stainless-steel trolleys, work tables, wagons, and racks for hospitals, professional kitchens, laundries, and institutions), Ernex Mekanisk (contract manufacturing services including Mazak laser cutting, CNC turning, LVD press-brake bending, manual and robot welding, powder coating, and engineering), and Ernex UTE (outdoor furniture and bicycle racks designed for Nordic conditions and certified to EN 1090-1 and ISO 3834-2).

The business sells both through a Norwegian dealer network of more than 20 building-supply and technical retailers (Byggmakker, XL-Bygg, Byggern, Maxbo, Ahlsell, Optimera Proff, etc.) and via direct e-commerce at ernex.no, with larger items available for factory pickup or quote-based delivery. Pricing spans one-time purchases from approximately $58 for consumables to over $10,000 for heavy-duty Gjerdesagen saws and full 20-foot saw-container workstations. Mechanical services are sold through direct enterprise engagement, including a notable co-development with Veidekke and Ramirent on a safer sagcontainer for construction sites.

Ernex became 100% owned by Petersborg Invest AS in 2023, following a 2018 merger with Grimstål Produkter that consolidated the current four-brand portfolio. The company holds EN 1090-1, ISO 3834-2, and Miljøfyrtårn certifications and operates with a small leadership team led by Managing Director Charlotte Løken; revenue is not publicly disclosed. Geographic reach is concentrated in Norway with adjacent Nordic and Baltic exposure via dealer partners.

Name

Ernex

Legal name

Ernex AS

Website

https://ernex.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ernex AS is a Norwegian industrial manufacturer operating four brands — Gjerdesagen professional saws, Grimstål stainless-steel healthcare equipment, Ernex Mekanisk contract manufacturing, and Ernex UTE outdoor furniture — from a 5,000 m² facility in Tistedal, serving construction, healthcare, institutional, and public-sector customers across the Nordics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Manufacturing

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Construction saws
• Stainless steel equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Metal fabrication services
• Custom manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tistedal

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time sales of physical products including Gjerdesagen saws (Gjerde 805, 1203, 1500, 1603, 2003), sagcontainers (Ernex 8, Ernex 20), saw blades, accessories, rolling tables, and stands. Prices range from approximately $58 for saw blades to over $10,000 for heavy-duty saws.
2. Grimstål Steel Products: Sales of stainless steel and painted steel products for hospitals, professional kitchens, laundries, and institutions including trolleys, work tables, shelves, stands, baskets, and custom solutions.
3. Ernex UTE Outdoor Furniture: Sales of outdoor furniture including Ernex City and Ernex Park series, A-stands/bicycle racks for public spaces, schools, kindergartens, parks, and institutions.
4. Mechanical Production Services: Custom mechanical manufacturing services including laser cutting, bending, turning, manual and robot welding, powder coating, and engineering. Services provided to both internal product lines and external customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ernex AS manufactures and sells professional building saws under the Gjerdesagen brand (sawing systems with patented rotating disc and tilting capabilities), stainless steel equipment for hospitals and institutions under the Grimstål brand (trolleys, work tables, wagons, and racks), custom mechanical fabrication services through Ernex Mekanisk (laser cutting, CNC turning, bending, manual and robot welding, powder coating, and engineering), and Nordic-condition outdoor furniture under the Ernex UTE brand. The company also offers complete saw container solutions (Ernex 8 and Ernex 20 ISO containers) for construction site use, along with accessories including saw blades, roller tables, wheel sets, and chip extraction systems, produced from a 5,000 m² facility in Tistedal, Norway.

Product overview

Ernex AS is a Norwegian industrial company offering a portfolio of four distinct brands: Gjerdesagen (professional building saws), Grimstål (stainless steel equipment for healthcare and institutions), Mekanisk (custom mechanical manufacturing services), and Ernex UTE (outdoor furniture). The Gjerdesagen product line includes stationary saw models (805, 1203, 1500 MaxiCut, 1603, 2003) ranging from compact to heavy-duty capacity, along with mobile saw container solutions (8-foot and 20-foot ISO containers) and comprehensive accessories including saw blades, roller tables, wheel sets, and chip extraction systems. Grimstål provides stainless steel trolleys, work tables, wagons, and racks for hospitals, commercial kitchens, laundries, and institutions. The Mekanisk division offers custom mechanical services including laser cutting, powder coating, metal bending, CNC turning, and engineering. Ernex UTE produces robust outdoor furniture (City and Park series) and bicycle racks designed for Nordic conditions. The company operates from 5,000 m² of production facilities in Tistedal, Norway, with roots dating back to 1947.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gjerdesagen: Professional building saws (compound/miter saws) developed in Norway, known for solid quality and long lifespan - used by craftsmen who demand performance.
• Grimstål
• Ernex Mekanisk
• Ernex UTE

Products and services

• Gjerdesagen Professional Saw Series Professional stationary building saws produced under the Gjerdesagen brand, ranging from the Gjerde 1203 (entry level) and 1500 MaxiCut up through the Gjerde 1603 and 2003 heavy-duty models with a 7.5 kW motor and 550mm saw blade. Built around a patented concept where the lifting arm remains on the same side of the table regardless of blade orientation, with simultaneous 0-135° swing disc rotation and 45° blade tilt. Used by carpenters, contractors, and timber industry professionals for precision cutting, cross-cutting, and mitering in construction, log house building, roof truss production, and carpentry workshops.
• Ernex 8 Sagcontainer Compact 8-foot saw container solution containing a Gjerdesagen 1203 saw (230V single-phase), roller table, adjustable support, power cabinet, safety equipment, and FG-approved lock boxes for secure tool storage. Designed for construction sites needing a portable, organized, and safe sawing workstation developed in collaboration with Veidekke and Ramirent.
• Ernex 20 Sagcontainer 20-foot ISO saw container equipped with Gjerdesagen 1603, featuring improved work height, removable side supports and material stoppers, marked safety zones, upgraded lighting, non-slip flooring, and UFO101 chip extraction with automatic start/stop. A complete site-deployable sawing station for major construction projects.
• Sponavsug UFO 101 Chip Extraction System Industrial chip extraction system available in multiple voltage configurations (400V/3, 230V/3, 230V/1) with automatic start/stop functionality, compatible with all Gjerdesagen saw models.
• Gjerdesagen Saw Blades Range of carbide saw blades in diameters from 204mm to 550mm with various tooth configurations, including standard and aluminum-specific variants, sold individually as replacement blades for Gjerdesagen saw models.
• Gjerdesagen Roller Tables and Supports Aluminum roller tables and supports in various lengths from 2.6m to 5m with fixed and adjustable configurations, designed for use with different Gjerdesagen models to support longer workpieces during cutting.
• Gjerdesagen Wheel Sets Wheel sets enabling portable use of Gjerdesagen saw models 805, 1203, and 1603 on construction sites by allowing the saws to be easily moved between work locations.
• Grimstål Transport Trolleys (Trillebord) Stainless steel transport trolleys, carts, and utility vehicles for hospitals, healthcare facilities, commercial kitchens, bakeries, and institutions. Includes Mayo tables, instrument tables, packing tables, and collection trolleys designed for hygienic professional environments with high usage demands.
• Grimstål Work Tables (Arbeidsbord) Stainless steel work tables for hospitals, commercial kitchens, and professional environments, including height-adjustable electric lift models designed for ergonomic use and cleanability in demanding institutional settings.
• Grimstål Wagons and Trailers (Vogner og Traller) Stainless steel wagons, trolleys, and trailers including waste collection carts, laundry trolleys, shelf trolleys, basket trolleys, service stations, and transport platforms for healthcare, laundry, and industrial use.
• Grimstål Stands and Racks (Stativer) Stainless steel stands and racks including coat racks, drying racks for textiles, drip stands, bag stands, and shelf units for institutional and healthcare environments requiring robust hygienic storage solutions.
• Ernex City Outdoor Furniture Outdoor furniture series in structural steel S355 combined with Thermo Ash, featuring solid design with good comfort, customizable with company logos, and engineered for Nordic outdoor conditions. Hot-dip galvanized steel achieves corrosion class C3 and with powder coating reaches C4 high for long service life.
• Ernex Park Outdoor Furniture Outdoor furniture series with simple, elegant design in solid steel and wood construction, offering universal seating comfort suitable for parks, schools, kindergartens, and public spaces, certified to EN 1090-1 and ISO 3834-2 for public procurement.
• A-stativ Bicycle Rack (A-frame Sykkelstativ) Classic A-frame bicycle racks with hot-dip galvanized C3 finish, available in custom colors, designed for public outdoor spaces including schools, kindergartens, parks, and commercial outdoor areas.
• Ernex Mechanical Manufacturing Services Custom mechanical manufacturing services including laser cutting using Mazak Optiplex Nexus 3015 3kW laser cutter with AutoCad and Inventor 3D design assistance, CNC turning using two Mazak Quick Turn machines (250 MS up to Ø80mm and 100 MS up to Ø50mm), metal bending on two LVD press brakes (2000mm and 3000mm bend length), manual and robot welding, phosphate pre-treatment powder coating in all RAL colors, and engineering from concept to finished product. Processing stainless steel, acid-resistant steel, aluminum, and painted steel for internal products and external industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products with long lifespan and high quality backed by over 75 years of Norwegian manufacturing experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VeidekkecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Ernex collaborated with Veidekke (major Norwegian contractor) and Ramirent (rental company) to develop a new improved sawcontainer for Gjerdesagen with focus on increased safety, better ergonomics, and more efficient workflow on construction sites.
• RamirentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Ramirent, a rental company, partnered with Ernex and Veidekke to develop safer sawcontainers for construction sites. The collaboration addresses real needs from the industry.
• Ahlsell Norge AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAhlsell is a major Norwegian technical retailer serving as authorized service workshop for Gjerdesagen products. Multiple Ahlsell locations provide service across Norway.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Striebig: Swiss manufacturer of vertical panel saws for woodworking and construction. Directly comparable to Ernex's Gjerdesagen line as a premium European stationary cutting equipment specialist for professional carpenters and construction users.
• Mafell: German premium manufacturer of portable and stationary woodworking saws (e.g., K85, ERIKA, MT55) for professional carpenters. Highly comparable to Ernex's Gjerdesagen line in target customer (professional craftsmen/contractors), premium positioning, and focus on building and timber saw applications.
• Felder Group: Austrian manufacturer of woodworking machines under Felder, Hammer, and Format-4 brands, including sliding table saws, panel saws, and spindle moulders. Comparable to Ernex in targeting professional workshops with premium stationary cutting machinery.
• Holz-Her: German manufacturer (Weinig Group) of vertical panel saws, sliding table saws, and edge banders for woodworking. Comparable to Ernex in producing premium stationary cutting equipment for professional carpentry and timber construction applications.
• Hammer (Felder brand): Austrian woodworking machinery brand within the Felder Group producing sliding table saws and combination machines for professional workshops. Directly comparable to Ernex's Gjerdesagen line in positioning and end-user base.
• Altendorf: German manufacturer of sliding table saws (the original HAND GUARD) and edge banding machines for woodworking shops. Directly comparable to Ernex in producing premium stationary cutting equipment for professional woodworking and carpentry markets.

Broad incumbents

• Makita: Japanese global power tool manufacturer with a comprehensive range of miter saws, slide compound saws, and metal cutting tools. Comparable to Ernex in professional cutting tools category but operating globally across many product lines.
• DeWalt: Global power tool brand (Stanley Black & Decker) with a strong lineup of miter saws and jobsite cutting equipment. Comparable to Ernex in the construction and contractor saw segment but at much larger scale and broader product breadth.
• Bosch Professional: Global power tool brand offering miter saws, table saws, and metal cutting equipment to professional trades. Comparable to Ernex in the professional saw category but operates at vastly larger scale with global distribution and a full portfolio of cordless and stationary tools.
• Festool: German premium power tool brand owned by TTS Tooltechnic Systems, offering saws, sanders, dust extraction, and a broader system of professional tools. Comparable to Ernex in the professional craftsman segment but at much greater scale and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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