What Austevoll Rørteknikk does

Austevoll Rørteknikk AS is a Norwegian specialty manufacturer of thermoplastic (primarily PE100) products serving the Norwegian aquaculture industry and adjacent industrial customers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Storebø, Austevoll municipality, the company operates as a subsidiary of the diversified group EQVA ASA and employs 14 people across administration, production, and field service. Its product portfolio centers on certified PE fish tanks (up to Ø5000mm), PE liners for tank rehabilitation (up to 4000mm width), pipe technical constructions (Ø20-1600mm), and a segment-parts family covering bends, T-pipes, branch pipes, and X-pipes in multiple SDR classes.

The company's technical capability rests on specialized equipment — including mirror-welding plate machines handling 4-50mm plate thickness, bend machines for Ø110-1000mm segment bends, and Ritmo butt-welding machines for PE100 pressure pipe — combined with NS416 and NS-EN 13067 certified welders. Fish tanks are produced to NS9416 standards for land-based aquaculture facilities, a regulatory requirement for fish-escape prevention that constitutes the company's primary competitive barrier.

The business model blends custom prefabrication, on-site assembly, and service/repair work delivered nationwide in Norway. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (both standard catalog items available via an e-commerce storefront and quote-based custom projects) and professional services (on-site assembly and emergency repair). Customers span fish-farming operators, fish processing companies, contractors, wholesalers, and municipalities. Pricing is universally quote-based for custom and service work; standardized catalog items are listed online.

Name

Austevoll Rørteknikk

Legal name

Austevoll Rørteknikk AS

Website

https://arorteknikk.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Austevoll Rørteknikk AS is a Norwegian specialty manufacturer of PE plastic (PE100) fish tanks, liners, pipe systems, and segment fittings serving the Norwegian aquaculture industry, with on-site assembly and repair services delivered nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Plastic Components

NAICS

Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612), Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation & Agricultural Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic pipe components
• PE aquaculture tanks
• Pipe prefabrication services
• Aquaculture plastic systems
• Industrial plastic fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Storebö

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Standard Catalog: Sale of standard plastic pipe components and fish tanks from product catalog. Includes segment bends, T-pipes, branch pipes, X-pipes, and PE fish tanks with accessories. One-time purchase model.
2. Custom Prefabrication: Custom prefabrication of plastic components and pipe systems to customer specifications. Both for direct sale to customers and for company's own projects. Includes custom-designed certified fish tanks.
3. Service and Repairs: Service and repair of existing aquaculture facilities throughout Norway. Includes both emergency repairs and planned maintenance. On-site service provided by certified technicians.
4. On-site Assembly/Montage: Professional assembly of products at customer sites throughout Norway. Includes new construction and extension/modification of existing aquaculture facilities. Project management through entire construction process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Austevoll Rørteknikk AS designs and manufactures thermoplastic (primarily PE100) components and pipe systems for the aquaculture industry, including certified PE fish tanks (NS9416), PE liners, and prefabricated pipe fittings (segment bends, T-pipes, branch pipes, X-pipes) in dimensions from Ø20mm to 1600mm. The company also provides on-site assembly, custom prefabrication, and nationwide service and repair of existing aquaculture facilities throughout Norway.

Product overview

Austevoll Rørteknikk is a manufacturer of thermoplastic products and solutions, primarily focused on PE Plastic (PE100). The product portfolio centers on specialized aquaculture equipment and pipe systems, including PE Oppdrettskar (certified aquaculture tanks up to Ø5000 mm), PE Liner for tank rehabilitation, and a comprehensive range of pipe technical constructions. The segment parts family (Segmentbend, Segment T-Rør, Segment grenrør, and Segment X-Rør) provides pipe fittings in dimensions from Ø20 to 1600 mm across multiple SDR classes. Services include prefabrication, on-site assembly, and service/repair of existing installations. The company operates primarily in Norway serving the aquaculture industry, fish processing, contractors, wholesalers, and municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PE Oppdrettskar (PE Aquaculture Tank) Certified aquaculture tanks in PE plastic up to Ø5000mm diameter in various colors and configurations, certified according to NS9416 standard for technical requirements for land-based aquaculture facilities, with optional accessories including drainage boxes, bottom sil adapters, lids, truck lifting devices, and lifting ears.
• PE Liner PE liners produced for concrete sumps or old tanks for escape-prevention purposes, manufactured up to 4000mm width and mirror-welded using plate machinery handling 4 to 50mm thickness. Can be made on rolls depending on thickness.
• Rørtekniske konstruksjoner (Pipe Technical Constructions) Pipe technical constructions in PE plastic in dimensions from Ø20 to 1600mm for aquaculture and industrial applications.
• Segmentbend (Segment Bends) Segment bends in PE plastic produced in a wide range of SDR classes and dimensions including SDR17, SDR11, and SDR26 from Ø110 to 1000mm, in all angles.
• Segment T-Rør (Segment T-Pipes) T-pipes produced in a wide range of SDR classes and dimensions including SDR17, SDR11, and SDR26 from Ø355 to 800mm, with custom solutions available.
• Segment grenrør (Segment Branch Pipes/Y-Pipes) Y-branch pipes produced in a wide range of SDR classes and dimensions with custom solutions available.
• Segment X-Rør (Segment X-Pipes) X-pipes produced in a wide range of SDR classes and dimensions with custom solutions available.
• On-site Assembly / Montasje Professional assembly of products at customer sites throughout Norway, including new construction and extension/modification of existing aquaculture facilities, with project management through the entire construction process.
• Service and Repairs Service and repair of existing aquaculture facilities throughout Norway, including both emergency repairs and planned maintenance, performed by certified technicians.
• Custom Prefabrication Custom prefabrication of plastic components and pipe systems manufactured to customer specifications, including custom-designed certified fish tanks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% recycling of PE offcuts and swarf from production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EQVA ASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustevoll Rørteknikk is an EQVA company. The company follows EQVA ASA guidelines for ethics and social responsibility. Group policies include Code of Conduct, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Anti-corruption Program, and Suppliers Code of Conduct. EQVA ASA is the parent company providing governance and sustainability frameworks.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SIMONA AG: German manufacturer of thermoplastic semi-finished products, pipes, and fittings in PE, PP, PVDF. Comparable in PE/PP pipe and fitting production technology, but operates at industrial scale across multiple sectors globally.
• Uponor Infra AS (Norway): Subsidiary of Uponor Corporation, manufacturing large-diameter PE and PP pipe systems. Comparable in PE pipe fabrication and prefabrication capabilities, but operates at much larger scale and broader market scope.
• Pipelife Norge AS: Norwegian arm of Pipelife, a large European plastics pipe manufacturer. Overlaps in PE pipe and fittings but serves a much broader infrastructure, plumbing and drainage customer base beyond aquaculture.
• Agru Kunststofftechnik GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of PE and PP pipe systems, fittings, and liners. Comparable in PE liner and pipe system fabrication capabilities relevant to aquaculture tank and containment applications.

Direct peers

• Hallingplast AS: Norwegian PE pipe manufacturer producing PE100 pressure pipes and fittings. Directly comparable in materials (PE plastic), product category (pipes, fittings, prefabricated components), and Norwegian industrial/aquaculture customer base.
• Aarsleff Pipe Technologies AS: Danish-rooted PE pipe specialist offering prefabricated PE pipe systems and welding services. Directly comparable in custom prefabrication, butt-welding capabilities, and industrial/infrastructure customer applications.
• Akva Group ASA: Leading global supplier of aquaculture technology and equipment, including tanks and PE-based systems for fish farming. Closest competitor in the land-based aquaculture equipment category that Austevoll serves.
• Steinsvik AS: Norwegian aquaculture technology supplier (now part of Akva Group ecosystem) providing equipment and components to fish farmers. Comparable in targeting Norwegian aquaculture operators with specialized equipment.
• Tangen Sveis & Rør AS: Smaller Norwegian PE pipe welding and fabrication specialist. Comparable in custom PE prefabrication, welding certifications, and Norwegian industrial customer base, though specific scale and customer mix may differ.

Others

• Polysoude SAS: French manufacturer of automated welding equipment for thermoplastics including PE. Not a direct competitor, but an enabling ecosystem supplier whose equipment (e.g., orbital welding) is used by PE fabricators like Austevoll Rørteknikk.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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