Langset

What Langset does

Langset AS is a privately held Norwegian industrial conglomerate headquartered in Molde, founded by Odd Arne Langset in 1987 and formally established as a group in 1989. The group operates as a portfolio of approximately eight wholly-owned operating subsidiaries serving the shipping and maritime sector, oil and gas, and process (seafood) industries. Langset generates annual revenue of more than 1 billion NOK with approximately 1,200 employees, and maintains a presence along the Norwegian coast plus international markets including Russia, Canada, the Faroe Islands, Turkey, Vietnam, New Zealand, and East Asia.

The group's core technologies span turnkey process plant engineering (AMOF Fjell Process Technology: compact fishmeal and fish oil plants processing 15–300 tons of raw material per day, plus protein extraction, sludge treatment, and MVR wastewater evaporation), mechanical fabrication and certified welding (Hammerfest Industriservice and Langset Mek: certified procedures across carbon steel, 316L, Titanium, Super Duplex, CuNi, and aluminum using SMAW, G-FCAW, TIG, Orbital DP-TIG, and SAW methods), non-destructive inspection (Hammerfest Inspection & Testing: Level III in conventional NDT, Level II in advanced NDT), maritime certification and training (Langset Maritime), ship interior outfitting (Isowest), and proprietary Hybrid Metal Extrusion & Bonding aluminum cold welding (Hybond). The group holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 1090, and ISO 3834-2 certifications, DNV 402 A approval, Norwegian Maritime Authority approval, and UN Global Compact membership.

Langset's revenue model combines project-based contracts, long-term enterprise framework agreements, turnkey plant delivery, recurring training/certification services, and property rental income. Key customers include Hydro Aluminum Sunndal (framework agreement since 2006), Aibel (Snøhvit Future Project), Vår Energi (Goliat platform), Myklebust Verft, SalMar, Mowi, Norcod, Hofseth Maritime, Norsk Spesialolje, NutriShell, and Luntos Co. Ltd. Distribution is via direct enterprise sales in Norway and international project delivery led by AMOF Fjell. The group is family-controlled: Anders Langset serves as Chairman of the Board and Group CEO, founder Odd Arne Langset remains on the board, and Andreas Lindaas Lie is Group CFO.

Name

Langset

Legal name

Langset AS

Website

https://langset.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Langset AS is a privately held Norwegian industrial conglomerate headquartered in Molde, operating eight wholly-owned subsidiaries that deliver turnkey process plants, mechanical fabrication, certified welding, NDT inspection, maritime certification, and ship outfitting to enterprise customers in the maritime, oil and gas, and seafood processing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering Services

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (33661), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Industrial process plants
• Maritime mechanical services
• Fishmeal processing equipment
• Non-destructive testing services
• Offshore fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Molde

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Manufacturing and Fabrication Services: Langset companies provide mechanical workshop services, plate and pipe work, steel structures, industrial assembly, and certified welding services. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts and long-term framework agreements with major industrial customers.
2. Turnkey Process Plant Delivery: AMOF Fjell designs and delivers complete turnkey process plants for fishmeal, fish oil, protein recovery, and sludge treatment. Includes concept studies, design, engineering, procurement, installation, supervision, and commissioning.
3. Maritime Certification and Training Services: Langset Maritime provides maritime certifications, consulting services, and training courses for seafarers. One of 13 approved companies in Norway for workboat certification.
4. Inspection and Testing Services: Hammerfest Inspection & Testing provides third-party NDT inspection services for oil, gas, process, and maritime sectors.
5. Property Rental Income: Langset Eiendom manages and leases properties including offices, warehouses, and combination buildings totaling over 5,500 square meters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Langset AS is a privately held Norwegian industrial group consisting of eight operating subsidiaries that deliver project solutions, manufacturing services, and resources to the maritime/shipping, oil and gas, and process (seafood/aquaculture) industries. Offerings span turnkey fishmeal and fish oil processing plants, mechanical fabrication and certified welding, non-destructive testing, ship interior outfitting, maritime certification and training, proprietary aluminum cold-welding technology, and strategic property management. Customers include major enterprise clients such as Aibel, Vår Energi, Norsk Hydro, SalMar, and Mowi.

Product overview

Langset is a Norwegian industrial group that develops leading, sustainable industrial businesses serving the shipping/maritime, oil and gas, and process industries. The group operates as a portfolio of 8 distinct subsidiary companies, each serving different market segments with specialized products and services. These include: AMOF Fjell Process Technology (turnkey processing plants for fishmeal, fish oil, and protein extraction); Hammerfest Industriservice (mechanical services, welding, and surface treatment); Hammerfest Inspection & Testing (non-destructive testing services); Hybond (aluminum welding technology); Isowest (ship interior outfitting and insulation); Langset Eiendom (property management); Langset Maritime (maritime certifications, training, and consulting); and Langset Mek (mechanical workshop services). The subsidiaries work together on projects, combining process expertise, engineering capabilities, and hands-on execution to deliver solutions to international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMOF Fjell Turnkey Process Plants Turnkey process plants for protein extraction, sludge treatment, and liquid waste processing for land-based and marine operations. Specializes in compact fishmeal and fish oil factories with processing capacity of 15-300 tons of raw material per day, including MVR evaporation plants for wastewater concentration. Delivered to customers such as Norsk Spesialolje, NutriShell, Luntos Co. Ltd, and East Asian tuna processors.
• Hammerfest Industriservice Mechanical and Welding Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Waste reduction: wastewater evaporation plant reduces waste by 12:1 concentration ratio
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AibelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAibel is a key strategic partner for Langset Group. Hammerfest Industriservice serves as supplier for Aibel's Snøhvit Future Project at Melkøya, delivering fabrication of structural and piping including surface protection. Partnership strengthens Langset's position in the energy sector.
• Vår EnergicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVår Energi awarded Hammerfest Industriservice a 3-year framework agreement (with 2-year option) for mechanical services related to Goliat platform operations in the Barents Sea.
• Hydro Aluminum Sunndal (Norsk Hydro)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended 3-year framework agreement for mechanical services. Langset Mek has been main contractor for Hydro Sunndal's anode superstructures and silos since 2006, representing over 18 years of partnership.
• SalMar ASAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHammerfest Industriservice strengthens crane foundations and replaces old cranes on SalMar vessels in collaboration with NSK Ship Design and Bergen Hydraulic.
• Hammerfest Havn KFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint investment partnership for property development at Fuglenes in Hammerfest. New workshop hall, quay, and boat lift facilities planned.
• PolarbasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHammerfest Industriservice operates at Polarbase facility, providing large-scale production capabilities for energy sector customers.
• NoorsiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLangset Maritime developed a unique combined course with Noorsi covering lifting operations under both Sjøfartsdirektoratet and Arbeidstilsynet for aquaculture industry.
• Arctic LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAibel partnership includes Arctic Logistics for logistics and transportation services supporting northern Norway operations.
• NSK Ship DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NSK Ship Design on crane foundation projects for SalMar vessels.
• Bergen Hydraulic A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHammerfest Industriservice executes crane work assigned by Bergen Hydraulic A/S on SalMar vessels.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Gruppen: Norwegian industrial conglomerate spanning maritime, oil & gas, and defense — overlapping with Langset's maritime certification, NDT, and process exposure at much greater scale and with a public listing.
• Alfa Laval: Global process equipment manufacturer with food, marine, and energy divisions — comparable at a broader level to AMOF Fjell's seafood processing plant business and Isowest's marine outfitting scope.
• Aker Solutions: Large Norwegian oil & gas services and engineering conglomerate offering fabrication, maintenance, and offshore services. Comparable in end-market exposure but significantly larger scale than Langset.
• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine and energy technology group; overlaps with Langset's maritime services and process-industry footprint via lifecycle services, marine systems, and broader industrial offerings.

Direct peers

• Haarslev: Danish-headquartered manufacturer of fishmeal and fish oil processing equipment — direct competitor to AMOF Fjell's compact plant technology and turnkey processing-plant business globally.
• Aibel: Norwegian offshore engineering, fabrication, and maintenance contractor serving oil & gas operators on the NCS. Direct comparable to Hammerfest Industriservice and Langset Mek's industrial services offering, and a major Langset customer (Snøhvit Future).
• Apply: Norwegian industrial services group providing mechanical, piping, and structural services to oil & gas, process, and maritime customers — direct comparable to Langset Mek and Hammerfest Industriservice's mechanical workshop offerings.
• Helgeland Industri: Norwegian mechanical contractor and fabrication group serving process industry, oil & gas, and maritime clients along the Norwegian coast — comparable scale and customer profile to Langset's industrial services subsidiaries.
• Vard (Fincantieri): Norwegian shipbuilder (now part of Fincantieri) building offshore and specialized vessels; comparable to Langset's marine outfitting work via Isowest and Langset Projects for the Norwegian shipbuilding ecosystem.

Regional players

• Solstad Offshore: Norwegian offshore vessel operator providing services to oil & gas and renewables; shares customer base with Langset's maritime subsidiaries but operates in vessel ownership rather than fabrication.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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