Freber

What Freber does

Freber AS is a privately-held Norwegian limited company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Drammen, Norway. The company develops and manufactures customized battery packs, battery systems, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and control panels for customers with demanding operational requirements in maritime, industrial/OEM, medical technology, defense, and energy/infrastructure sectors. Its core technology portfolio spans lithium batteries (LiSOCl2/LTC, TLM, TLI series), lead-acid, NiMH/NiCd/LiPo chemistries, fuel cells (40W methanol to 50kW hydrogen containers), energy storage systems (15 kWt modular ESS in racks, cabinets, trailers, and containers), UPS solutions (1-600 kVA), converters and inverters, sensors, antennas, switches, enclosures, connectors, magnets, resistors, actuators, and membrane keyboards.

Freber operates a dual business model: as a value-added distributor for international brands (Tadiran, RAFI Group, COMEX, ProData, Altilium, OKW, Weigel, Diptronics, Antuator, Wellshow, CviLux, GCT, Holin-Tech, HSGM, 7Stars) holding primary or exclusive Norwegian representation; and as an in-house contract manufacturer with production facilities in Drammen for custom battery pack assembly, cable production, and panel manufacturing. The company delivers end-to-end solutions covering concept, design, prototyping, testing, certification support (UN38.3, IEC 62133), and final delivery.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of customized battery and electronic solutions, with engineering services bundled into project delivery rather than sold as standalone offerings. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven, tied to supplier costs, customs, and exchange rates, with standard terms of net 15 days. Go-to-market is sales-led through a team of technical sales engineers covering both battery and electronics portfolios, supported by participation in industry trade fairs (EuroExpo, Nor-Fishing, ONS, Electronica) and a bilingual (Norwegian/English) website serving as a top-of-funnel resource. Customer segments are exclusively enterprise B2B, with maritime and industrial/OEM as primary verticals. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications achieved in 2026 and operates with a small staff complement across production, sales, customer service, purchasing, finance, and warehouse functions.

Name

Freber

Legal name

Freber AS

Website

https://freber.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freber AS is a Norwegian manufacturer and value-added distributor founded in 1984 that designs and produces customized battery packs, cable assemblies, control panels, and power electronics for maritime, industrial, medical, defense, and energy-infrastructure customers across the Nordic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Industrial Battery and Electronics Manufacturing

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Cables, Connectors & Electrical BOS Components Manufacturing (MV/HV, Subsea, Harnesses) (EUAMAHAK), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ)

Keywords

• Custom battery manufacturing
• Power electronics distribution
• Industrial energy storage
• Maritime battery systems
• Electronics components supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Buskerud

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Battery and Electronics Manufacturing: Freber designs, engineers, and manufactures customized battery packs, battery systems, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and control panels. Revenue is generated through the sale of these manufactured products, with solutions tailored to customer-specific requirements. Production can be scaled from prototypes and small series to larger volumes.
2. Distribution of Electronic Components: Freber distributes a wide range of electronic components including sensors, connectors, resistors, switches, antennas, magnets, enclosures, instruments, actuators, and cables from multiple international suppliers. Revenue is generated through the resale of these products with competitive terms and short delivery times.
3. Complete Battery and Energy Solutions: Delivery of complete, integrated battery and energy solutions including energy storage systems (ESS), UPS, converters/inverters, chargers, and fuel cells. Solutions are delivered as finished, certified products with full documentation.
4. Engineering and Development Services: Freber provides engineering services including technical advice, electrical and mechanical design, prototyping, and customization as part of its end-to-end solution delivery. Engineering work is bundled with product delivery rather than sold as standalone services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Freber designs, engineers, and manufactures customized battery packs, battery systems, cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and control panels for maritime, industrial, medical, defense, and energy infrastructure customers. The company also distributes a wide range of electronic components from international manufacturers including Tadiran, RAFI, COMEX, ProData, OKW, Weigel, GCT, CviLux, Wellshow, Holin-Tech, HSGM, Diptronics, Antuator, and Altilium, bundling engineering services with product delivery to provide certified end-to-end solutions.

Product overview

Freber is a Norwegian company that develops and manufactures customized battery and electronics solutions for maritime, industrial, and demanding applications. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) Battery Solutions including lithium batteries (Tadiran LTC, TLM, TLI series), lead batteries, emergency light batteries, fuel cells, energy storage systems, chargers, UPS, and converters/inverters; (2) Electronics including sensors, antennas, switches, control panels/membranes, enclosures, instruments, cables, connectors, magnets, resistors, and actuators from various manufacturers; and (3) Engineering and Manufacturing Services for custom battery packs, cable harnesses, and panel production. Freber operates as both a distributor for international manufacturers (Tadiran, RAFI, ProData, OKW, COMEX) and an in-house producer with facilities in Drammen, Norway, having established a strategic network of ISO-certified manufacturers across Asia, Europe, and the US since 1984.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Battery Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Solutions delivered to maritime, medical, defense, and industrial sectors with relevant certifications and full documentation.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ProDatacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProData is an experienced Taiwanese manufacturer of technical sensor systems, cable and wiring solutions, and RF components. Freber has collaborated with ProData for over 40 years, visiting factories regularly in Taiwan to ensure quality, follow up production, and explore new opportunities. ProData serves as a key component and manufacturing partner for Freber's sensor, cable, and antenna product lines.
• RAFI GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFreber AS entered into a distribution agreement with German company RAFI Group, a renowned manufacturer of switches, control solutions, and complete HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems for industry and demanding applications. RAFI products complement Freber's existing range of battery and electronics solutions, strengthening the ability to deliver comprehensive solutions where reliable control and safe operation are crucial.
• AltiliumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAltilium is a Norwegian supplier of battery solutions and energy systems developed for industrial and mobile applications. The company focuses on quality, safety, and technical adaptation, delivering robust solutions for demanding environments. Through its collaboration with Altilium, Freber gains access to flexible and future-oriented battery solutions tailored to the Nordic market.
• Tadiran BatteriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFreber is the main contact and representative for Tadiran Batteries in Norway, offering a complete range of advanced lithium batteries (LiSOCl2/LTC, TLM, TLI series) designed for demanding industrial and technical applications. Tadiran is internationally recognized for long-life, robust, and reliable battery technology with over 40 years of development and production experience.
• COMEX UPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFreber is a distributor of COMEX UPS systems, offering a wide range of UPS solutions (1-phase and 3-phase, 1 kVA to 600 kVA) for professional and industrial applications. COMEX is known for high operational reliability, compact and flexible solutions, and products suitable for demanding environments including maritime and offshore.
• OKW GehäusesystememinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOKW is a German manufacturer of high-quality plastic and aluminium enclosures and tuning knobs with over 75 years of industry experience. Freber supplies OKW enclosures customized for customer products, ready for installation.
• DiptronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiptronics is a specialist manufacturer of tactile switches and compact switch solutions for electronics and PCB applications. Freber distributes Diptronics products including various switches, serving control cards, battery modules, and compact electronic products.
• AntuatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAntuator specializes in high-performance electric in-line actuators and linear guides for demanding industrial applications. Products are known for robustness, high power (up to 6,500 N/IP68), and suitability for extreme conditions including maritime automation, rehabilitation equipment, and industrial automation.
• 7Stars (battery brand for UPS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor7Stars is a battery brand distributed by Freber for UPS applications. Freber supplies 7Stars batteries as part of complete UPS solutions for critical power protection.
• Weigel MessgeräteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeigel is a German manufacturer of high-quality analog and digital panel instruments known for precision, robustness, and flexible customization options. Freber assists with correct specification and integration into customer systems.
• WellshowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWellshow is a manufacturer of reliable and competitive connector solutions for various industrial applications, distributed by Freber.
• CviLuxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCviLux is a manufacturer with a broad portfolio of board-to-board, wire-to-board, wire-to-wire, and specialty connectors, distributed by Freber.
• GCT (Global Connector Technology)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGCT is a global supplier of high-precision, high-quality connectors and connection solutions including RF products, antennas, and switches for industrial and wireless applications. Distributed by Freber.
• Holin-TechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHolin-Tech manufactures cable and connection solutions with a focus on flexibility and customization, including NMEA 2000 cables and connectors. Distributed by Freber.
• HSGMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHSGM is a European supplier of quality tools designed for precision and durability in industrial use, distributed by Freber.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mastervolt (Power Products LLC): Global provider of power conversion, battery charging, and inverter systems for marine, mobile, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Freber's power electronics (converters/inverters/chargers) and ESS business as a much larger established brand.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): Industrial battery manufacturer specializing in primary and rechargeable lithium cells, including Li-SOCl2 chemistries comparable to Tadiran batteries distributed by Freber. Comparable as a large incumbent supplying specialty batteries for demanding industrial, defense, and metering applications.
• ABB: Global industrial automation, electrification, and motion company with broad power electronics, drives, and energy storage offerings. Comparable as a large incumbent serving maritime, industrial, and infrastructure customers with overlapping power conversion and energy storage capabilities.
• Victron Energy: Dutch manufacturer of inverters, chargers, battery monitors, and energy storage for marine, automotive, industrial, and off-grid applications. Overlaps with Freber's converters/inverters, chargers, UPS, and ESS portfolio at a much larger global scale.
• Eaton: Global power management company offering UPS, switchgear, power conversion, and industrial control products. Adjacent to Freber's UPS, ESS, switchgear-adjacent panel manufacturing, and industrial power electronics portfolio as a broad, established incumbent.
• EnerSys: Global industrial battery manufacturer and solutions provider (lead-acid, lithium, thin-plate pure lead). Comparable to Freber as an established incumbent in industrial batteries and UPS-grade energy storage, with much broader scale and product range.
• Wärtsilä: Finnish provider of marine and energy solutions including energy storage, hybrid propulsion, and ship electrical systems. Comparable to Freber as a Nordic-headquartered provider of maritime energy storage and power electronics, but at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Phoenix Contact: German manufacturer of industrial connectors, terminal blocks, surge protection, and automation electronics. Comparable to Freber as a supplier of customized industrial interconnection, cabling, and control electronics for harsh-environment industrial applications.
• DEFA AS: Norwegian provider of e-mobility, EV charging, and electrical power solutions for vehicles, marine, and industrial customers. Comparable to Freber as a Norwegian specialist offering integrated power/charging products and accessories across marine, automotive, and industrial segments.
• Zinus AS: Norwegian designer and manufacturer of portable/mobile EV chargers and battery storage solutions. Directly comparable to Freber as a Norwegian-headquartered provider of mobile charging trailers and modular battery storage for demanding industrial and infrastructure applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FreberTeknisk

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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