Bever Control AS

What Bever Control AS does

Bever Control AS is a Norwegian specialist provider of computer-based guidance and control systems for drilling jumbos used in tunneling and mining operations. Founded in 1982 (with technology origins in 1979 from the SINTEF research environment), the company has remained a privately held independent firm headquartered in Lierskogen, Norway, with a team of 15-18 employees. Bever Control pioneered computer-controlled drilling globally and has delivered systems to more than 200 drill rigs worldwide. Its core offering centers on a computerized drill rig control system paired with the Bever Team Online cloud platform, which includes Planning, MWD (Measurement While Drilling), Grouting, and Bolt documentation modules. Complementary products include laser scanning systems for tunnel profiling and shotcrete thickness measurement, the Bever Field Controller tablet software for total station control, and rock bolting rig guidance systems. The portfolio targets drill-and-blast tunneling and mining operations, with measurable outcomes including hole position accuracy under 10mm and over 20% concrete volume savings demonstrated at LKAB Kiruna.

The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market model: OEM supply to drilling jumbo manufacturers (primarily AMV in Norway, with export compatibility to Atlas Copco/Epiroc and Sandvik equipment) and direct sales to tunnel and mining contractors globally. Revenue streams comprise one-time hardware/license sales for control systems, recurring subscriptions for Bever Team Online cloud modules, hardware sales for laser scanning systems, and professional services for international software support, spare parts, and remote assistance via TeamViewer. Primary customer segments include tunnel and mining contractors, equipment manufacturers, and infrastructure developers in Norway, Sweden, and international markets (Chile, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Philippines, South Africa, Bhutan, Colombia). Key reference customers include LKAB, AF Gruppen, Skanska, Veidekke, Mesta, and Statens Vegvesen. The company operates with no disclosed external investors, and the Managing Director is Thorvald Wetlesen Jr., representing a family-led succession from the founder.

Name

Bever Control AS

Legal name

Bever Control AS

Website

https://bevercontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bever Control AS is a Norwegian specialist provider of computer-based guidance and control systems for drilling jumbos used in tunneling and mining operations. The company serves tunnel and mining contractors, equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and infrastructure developers globally with a portfolio of drill control systems, laser scanning modules, and the Bever Team Online cloud platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tunneling Guidance Systems

NAICS

Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Drilling & Rock Excavation Equipment (Rotary/Top-Hammer, Jumbos, Raiseborers) (IMAKANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA), Ground Support & Rock Reinforcement (Bolting, Mesh, Shotcrete Systems) (IMAKANAG)

Keywords

• Drill rig guidance
• Tunnel control systems
• Mining automation software
• Drill jumbo positioning
• Underground excavation technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Tranby

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Computerized Drill Rig Control Systems: Sale and installation of computer-based guidance and control systems for drilling jumbos. Systems include sensors, displays, touch screen interfaces, and software modules. Delivered as integrated solutions to equipment manufacturers and directly to contractors.
2. Bever Team Online Software: Web-based planning and reporting software with modules for MWD, grouting, and bolt documentation. Cloud-connected platform providing real-time data access and automatic report generation.
3. Bever 3D Profiler Hardware and Software: Laser scanning systems for tunnel profiling and shotcrete thickness measurement. Includes both hardware components and associated software licenses.
4. Service, Support and Parts: International software support, service engineering, spare parts, and instrumentation. Remote support via TeamViewer. Service and support staff provide ongoing maintenance and technical assistance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bever Control AS develops and supplies computer-based guidance and control systems for drilling jumbos used in the tunneling and mining industries. The portfolio includes touchscreen drill rig control systems, laser-based 3D profiling and shotcrete thickness measurement, the cloud-connected Bever Team Online planning/MWD/grouting/bolt software suite, tablet-based total station field controllers, and rock bolting rig guidance. The company also delivers international service, spare parts, and remote support to contractors and OEM equipment producers worldwide.

Product overview

Bever Control AS is a specialist provider of computer-based guidance and control systems for the tunnelling and mining industries, with over 35 years of experience as the world pioneer in computer-controlled drilling. The core offering consists of a computer-controlled jumbo drill rig system paired with the Bever Team Online cloud platform (Planning, MWD, Grouting, and Bolt modules), supplemented by specialized laser scanning modules (Bever 3D Profiles, Shotcrete Thickness Measurement), the Bever Field Controller tablet software for total station control, Logic Grouting for real-time injection analysis, and rock bolting rig guidance. The portfolio also includes a legacy desktop software suite (Bever Team Office 3 / Beverwin2010). All products are designed for drill-and-blast tunnelling operations, with Norway and Sweden as the primary development and home market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bever 3D Profiles: Guidance and quality control of tunnel profiles with 3D scanning capability for tunnel surfaces
• Bever Team Online
• Bever Field Controller
• Bever Team Online - MWD
• Logic Grouting

Products and services

• Computerized Drill Rig Systems (Bever Jumbo Computer Control System) Computer-based guidance and control system for blast drilling on drill jumbos, providing accurate design of drill patterns on a touchscreen display with automatic or manual positioning. Covers drifter control, angle systems, and logging for all boom axes; includes alarm monitoring, running hours reporting, and service interval warnings. Sold to OEM equipment manufacturers and tunnel/mining contractors.
• Bever 3D Profiles (Bever 3D Profiler) Laser scanning system mounted on jumbo rigs for tunnel profile measurement and quality control. Checks tunnel profile during drilling/blasting, displays profile points to operator, calculates overbreak, and provides documentation on PC. Sold to tunnel and mining contractors.
• Bever Team Online - Planning Web-based planning and reporting software for drilling jumbos supporting simple or complex tunnel geometry. Imports/exports to AMV, Atlas Copco and Sandvik jumbos. Includes geometric round reports, overbreak visualization, and 3D views. Sold to tunnel and mining contractors.
• Bever Team Online - MWD (Measurement While Drilling) Online module that analyzes drill logs from jumbo to present rock mass properties graphically in 3D, including interpreted hardness, fracturing, and water inflow, with near real-time wireless data transfer from rig to cloud. Web-based access with automatic report generation.
• Shotcrete Thickness Measurement Laser scanning system for measuring shotcrete thickness applied during tunnel rock support, providing real-time measurement results during spraying and topographic documentation, achieving better than 10mm accuracy per m². Sold to tunnel and mining contractors using shotcrete robots.
• Rock Bolting Rigs - Computer Assisted Guidance High precision hole drilling with continuous tracking of prism mounted on feeder frame, using total station for navigation. Hole position accuracy < 10mm. No pre-marking of holes required, reducing surveyor work. Delivered as an option for AMV and Normet Essverk bolting rigs.
• Bever Field Controller Tablet software providing wireless control of Trimble total stations for underground use, supporting tunnel model in LandXML format, navigation to stations, setting out points, stake out from drill patterns, and point measurement in tunnel. Sold to tunnel surveyors and contractors.
• Logic Grouting Real-time analysis tool for grout injection providing graphical display of injection progress, marks hydraulic jacking events with high probability, and identifies holes with risk of high grout consumption. Enables dynamic grouting procedures. Sold to tunnel contractors performing grouting works.
• Bever Bolt Module (Bever Mapping bolt module) Software module for bolt registration providing machine-generated tracking of each drilled hole with detailed bolt data including coordinates, type, installation status, and direction, with integrated 2D and 3D visualization. Optimized for AMV rigs. Sold to tunnel contractors.
• Bever Team Office 3 (Bever Team 3, BeverPlan, BeverDrill) Desktop planning and analysis software suite including Bever Team 3 (drilling control), BeverPlan (planning), and BeverDrill (drilling management) based on the Beverwin2010 platform. Sold to tunnel and mining contractors for offline planning and analysis.
• International Service, Support and Spare Parts International software support, service engineering, spare parts, and instrumentation delivered alongside Bever Control hardware and software products. Remote support via TeamViewer; spare parts shipped worldwide via DHL or UPS. Sold as ongoing service contracts and per-incident support.

Quantifiable outcome

• LKAB reported >20% savings on concrete volume using shotcrete thickness measurement system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Andersens Mekaniske Verksted AS (AMV)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLong-standing partnership with Norwegian equipment manufacturer AMV. Bever Control systems have been integrated into AMV drilling jumbos since the first computer-controlled jumbo in 1979. AMV is a world leader in drilling equipment production. Bever Bolt module is optimized for use with AMV rigs, described as providing 'the best solution' when combined with Bever systems.
• AF GruppencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAF Gruppen implemented Bever Controls bolt registration software module for tunnel projects including 18km water supply tunnel for Oslo municipality. Bever Control developer Vladislav Ukhanev worked directly with AF Gruppen to customize solutions. This collaboration resulted in improved documentation and quality control for AF Gruppen's tunneling operations.
• GhellaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian contractor collaborating with AF Gruppen on Oslo water supply project where Bever Control software is being implemented. Bever Control technology is used in this joint venture project.
• SINTEFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBever Control originated from the research environment in control and automation technology at SINTEF in Oslo. The company continues to draw on this academic foundation for technological innovation.
• NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic reference in Norwegian Building and Construction Engineering department. Bever Control supports vocational education through automation apprentices from local schools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Komatsu Mining: Komatsu's underground hard rock equipment line includes automated drilling systems. As a major mining OEM with internal guidance development, Komatsu is a broad incumbent peer in computer-controlled drilling for underground operations.
• Caterpillar (Cat MineStar): Caterpillar through Cat MineStar offers autonomous and semi-autonomous drill rig guidance for surface and underground mining. It competes at the systems-of-systems level with Bever Control's MWD and planning offerings for larger mining operators.
• Hexagon Mining: Hexagon (including Leica Geosystems) provides positioning, surveying, and mine operations software that competes with Bever Control's MWD, profiling, and field controller capabilities. Bever integrates with Leica total stations, indicating overlap on the surveying/positioning layer.
• Trimble: Trimble's Connected Mine and underground positioning solutions overlap with Bever Control's field controller and bolt registration modules. Bever Field Controller integrates with Trimble total stations, putting the two in direct interoperability and partial product overlap.

Direct peers

• Epiroc: Epiroc (formerly Atlas Copco Rock Drills) is a major OEM of drilling jumbos and rock bolting rigs and develops its own automation and guidance systems. It is the most direct competitor as both a channel partner (Bever Control integrates with Epiroc rigs) and a potential in-house substitute.
• Normet: Normet manufactures underground equipment including rock bolting rigs that Bever Control's guidance system is delivered as an option to. It is a direct peer in underground equipment guidance and shotcrete/rock support automation.
• Andersens Mekaniske Verksted (AMV): AMV is Bever Control's long-standing Norwegian OEM partner and a world-leading manufacturer of drilling jumbos. While Bever Control is integrated into AMV rigs, AMV is the closest peer in the niche of jumbo guidance systems and a key channel dependency.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Sandvik is a leading OEM of drilling jumbos with its own iSeries automation platform. Bever Team Online explicitly supports data import/export with Sandvik jumbos, making it both an integration partner and the principal alternative for drill rig automation in tunneling and mining.

Emerging players

• Mining TAG / iRed: iRed (MiningTAG) offers laser-based cavity monitoring and profiling systems for underground mining that compete with Bever 3D Profiler and shotcrete thickness measurement in tunnel profiling and overbreak analysis.
• Rocscience: Rocscience provides rock mechanics and tunnel/geotechnical analysis software used in tunneling design. Its rock mass characterization and tunnelling tools overlap with Bever Control's MWD analysis and planning modules on the planning and design side.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bevercontrol

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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