Intec Pumper

What Intec Pumper does

Intec Pumper AS is a Norwegian pump equipment distributor and specialist serving municipal, construction, and industrial customers across Norway. Founded in the mid-1980s by Ole A. Hellem, the company built its position as the exclusive Norwegian importer of Tsurumi submersible pumps (Japan) and grew into a national multi-brand pump house carrying Caprari (Italy), Ebara (Japan), BBA (Netherlands), Kolmeks, and Pioneer. The portfolio spans dewatering, groundwater, sewage, circulation, water supply, well/borehole, self-priming centrifugal, motor, air-driven diaphragm, eccentric screw, gear, mud, and dredging pumps, plus a line of prefabricated pump stations (PE, PUMPBOX, BLUEBOX, NANOBOX, GUP, ISO80) supported by in-house 3D modeling for project visualization and precise manufacturing measurements.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market with a direct field sales organization out of three Norwegian offices: Vinterbro (headquarters, 2,000 m² facility with production hall, warehouse, workshop, and offices), Bergen, and Biri. Pricing combines unit-priced catalog SKUs (priced in NOK excluding VAT, with next-day delivery from local stock) and project-specific quotations for custom pump stations and complex systems. Aftermarket parts, accessories (valves, hoses, motors, pressure tanks, automation/level equipment), and a service department with an on-call emergency hotline provide recurring engagement with installed base.

Since 2022, Intec Pumper AS has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ahlsell Norge AS, part of an international industrial distribution group reporting approximately SEK 40 billion in revenue and around 6,000 employees. In Norway, Ahlsell operates ~50 locations with ~1,300 employees and ~NOK 7 billion in revenue, positioning Intec Pumper within a larger Nordic distribution network with access to capital, supplier relationships, and cross-sell potential.

Name

Intec Pumper

Legal name

Intec Pumper AS

Website

https://pumper.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Intec Pumper AS is a Norwegian distributor of submersible pumps and prefabricated pump stations serving municipalities, construction, and industrial customers. Exclusive Tsurumi importer since 1985, it operates nationwide from Vinterbro, Bergen, and Biri as a subsidiary of Ahlsell Norge AS since 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pump Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB), Pump Systems & Pumping Stations (Surface, Submersible, Booster) (AFAAACAC)

Keywords

• Submersible pump distribution
• Prefabricated pump stations
• Dewatering pumping equipment
• Municipal water infrastructure
• Industrial pumping solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Viterbo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump Product Sales: Sale of pumps and pumping equipment including submersible pumps, centrifugal pumps, lobe pumps, eccentric screw pumps, gear pumps, and specialized industrial pumps. Products sourced from multiple international manufacturers (Tsurumi, Ebara, Caprari, Kolmeks, BBA, Pioneer). Revenue generated through one-time product sales with unit-based pricing.
2. Prefabricated Pump Stations: Custom and standardized prefabricated pump stations (PE, PUMPBOX, BLUEBOX, NANOBOX, GUP, ISO80) for municipal and industrial applications. Includes project-based sales with 3D modeling and digital design support.
3. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Spare parts, valves, hoses, motors, and accessories including pressure tanks, Storz couplings, brass fittings, PE parts, and motor protection equipment. Ongoing revenue from replacement parts and consumables.
4. Service and Support: Technical service and support including pump station maintenance and repair services. Service department with on-call technicians and emergency hotline.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Intec Pumper AS distributes pumps and pumping equipment from leading international manufacturers — including Tsurumi (exclusive Norwegian importer), Caprari, Ebara, BBA, Kolmeks and Pioneer — to municipalities, construction firms and industrial customers across Norway. The company also designs and supplies prefabricated pump stations (PE, PUMPBOX, BLUEBOX, NANOBOX, GUP, ISO80) using 3D modeling for project visualization, complemented by spare parts and technical service.

Product overview

Intec Pumper AS is a pump equipment distributor and specialist company offering a comprehensive portfolio of pumps and prefabricated pump stations throughout Norway. The company operates as a subsidiary of Ahlsell Norge AS and distributes products from leading global manufacturers including Tsurumi (Japan - exclusive importer), Caprari (Italy), Ebara (Japan), BBA, Kolmeks, and Pioneer. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Core Pump Products including dewatering pumps (lensepumper), groundwater pumps (grunnvannspumper), sewage pumps (avløpspumper), circulation pumps (sirkulasjonspumper), water supply pumps (vannforsyningspumper), well/borehole pumps, standardized pumps, self-priming centrifugal pumps, motor pumps, air-driven diaphragm pumps, eccentric screw pumps, gear pumps, mixers/stirrers, mud pumps, and dredging pumps (Dragflow EL and HY series); and (2) Prefabricated Pump Stations including PE tanks, PUMPBOX, BLUEBOX, NANOBOX, GUP, and ISO80. Supporting offerings include automation and level control equipment, valves (BPS series), motors (2-pole/4-pole/6-pole), pressure tanks (steel and fiberglass), hoses (flat/flexible/armored), and accessories. The company serves municipal, industrial, and private sectors across Norway with three locations in Vinterbro (headquarters), Bergen, and Biri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lensepumper (Dewatering Pumps) Submersible dewatering and groundwater pumps, some with automatic level control. Tsurumi dewatering pumps are designed for maximum durability while remaining lightweight and portable, for construction dewatering and groundwater removal applications.
• Grunnvannspumper (Groundwater Pumps)
• Avløpspumper (Sewage Pumps)
• Sirkulasjonspumper (Circulation Pumps)
• Vannforsyningspumper (Water Supply Pumps)
• Brønn- og borehullspumper (Well and Borehole Pumps)
• Normerte pumper (Standardized Pumps)
• Selvsugende sentrifugalpumper (Self-Priming Centrifugal Pumps)
• Motorpumper (Motor Pumps)
• Luftdrevne membranpumper (Air-Driven Diaphragm Pumps)
• Eksenterskruepumper (Eccentric Screw Pumps)
• Tannhjulspumper (Gear Pumps)
• Miksere/omrørere (Mixers/Stirrers)
• Mudpumper (Mud Pumps)
• Muddringspumper (Dredging Pumps)
• Pumpestasjoner PE (PE Pump Stations)
• PUMPBOX Prefabricated Pump Station
• BLUEBOX Prefabricated Pump Station
• NANOBOX Prefabricated Pump Station
• GUP Prefabricated Pump Station
• ISO80 Prefabricated Pump Station
• Service and Technical Support

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D modeling enables efficient project visualization, exact manufacturing measurements, and digitized documentation reducing construction planning time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Tsurumi Manufacturing Co. LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive importer of Tsurumi submersible pumps to Norway since 1985. Tsurumi is one of the world's largest manufacturers of submersible pumps based in Japan. Intec Pumper has a close relationship with Tsurumi built over decades, promoting and distributing their products throughout Norway.
• Ebara CorporationmajorTechnology or IntegrationPump supplier for various pump types including normerte pumper and other industrial pumps. Ebara is a major Japanese pump manufacturer.
• CaprarimajorTechnology or IntegrationItalian pump manufacturer supplying various pump products including mixers/omrørere (CM series) and industrial pumps. Caprari is known for technological innovation in pumping solutions.
• BBA PumpsmajorTechnology or IntegrationDutch pump manufacturer specializing in professional dewatering and drainage pumps. Supplies portable and stationary pump solutions for construction and industrial applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Pentair is a global water treatment and flow solutions company with pump offerings across residential, commercial, and industrial segments. Comparable to Intec as a broad incumbent serving similar municipal and industrial water customers with overlapping pump and accessory products.
• Wilo: Wilo is a German pump manufacturer specializing in water management, heating, and air-conditioning pumps with strong European municipal presence. Comparable to Intec because its standardized and circulator pump offerings overlap with Intec's Caprari/Ebara/Kolmeks distribution in the Norwegian market.
• Grundfos: Grundfos is the world's largest pump manufacturer, headquartered in Denmark, with comprehensive coverage of circulation, water supply, and wastewater pumps. Comparable to Intec because it sells into the same Norwegian municipal and industrial pump customers, and competes against the brands Intec distributes (Tsurumi, Caprari, Ebara).
• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology leader serving municipal water and wastewater customers with pumps, treatment, and metering solutions. Directly comparable to Intec Pumper because it targets the same Norwegian municipal water utility customer base with overlapping submersible pump offerings (via Flygt and other brands).
• Sulzer: Sulzer is a Swiss industrial engineering company with a strong pump division serving water, wastewater, and industrial customers. Comparable to Intec because its ABS submersible pump brand directly competes with Tsurumi for Norwegian sewage and stormwater pump station contracts.
• KSB: KSB is a German pump and valve manufacturer with a Nordic presence, serving water supply, wastewater, and industrial process applications. Comparable to Intec because its standardized and submersible pumps compete for the same Norwegian municipal and industrial pump budgets.

Direct peers

• Brødrene Dahl: Brødrene Dahl is one of Norway's largest technical wholesalers, distributing plumbing, pump, and industrial products nationwide through its own branches. Comparable to Intec Pumper because it serves overlapping Norwegian municipal, construction, and industrial pump customers with similar technical distribution capabilities.
• Flygt (Xylem brand): Flygt is Xylem's submersible pump brand, historically one of the dominant submersible pump suppliers in the Nordic region. Directly comparable to the Tsurumi franchise Intec holds — both target sewage and stormwater pump station contracts at Norwegian municipalities with very similar product positioning.
• Scanpump: Scanpump is a Nordic pump specialist and distributor operating across Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. Closely comparable to Intec Pumper because it operates a similar specialty pump distribution and integration model, serves the same municipal/industrial customer base in overlapping Nordic geographies, and competes for the same manufacturer agency relationships.

Emerging players

• Pumpex: Pumpex is a Swedish-based specialty manufacturer of submersible pumps for dewatering and construction applications. Comparable to Intec's dewatering pump offerings (via Tsurumi, BBA) and a partial competitor for construction-industry customers in the Nordic market.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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