What Ex-tech Group does

Ex-tech Group is a Norwegian manufacturer and engineering services provider specializing in explosion protection (Ex) solutions for hazardous environments. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Stavanger, the company designs, certifies, and supplies electrical equipment, explosion-protected enclosures (316 stainless steel or aluminum), Ex-rated motors and components, control and protection systems, and Zone 1 & 2 certified battery/charging/UPS solutions — all compliant with ATEX and IECEx standards and manufactured under ISO 9001. The company operates as a subsidiary of the IKM Group and serves enterprise customers primarily in offshore energy (Equinor, Siemens Energy, ABB, SLB Kristiansand, NOV, Optimarin) and maritime (Swire), with additional onshore industrial exposure.

Ex-tech derives revenue across two streams: hardware product sales of certified Ex components and enclosures, and professional services including custom engineering, feasibility and risk assessments, Ex conversion of existing equipment, certification handling, and collaborative product development. Its business model is quote-based and project-driven, sold through direct enterprise field sales in a consultative manner, with no publicly disclosed pricing and no intermediaries in the channel. Distribution is described as globally scoped but in practice anchored in the North Sea energy cluster.

The company's competitive positioning rests on a combination of regulatory certifications (ATEX QAN, IECEx QAR, ISO 9001), over 40 years of accumulated Ex engineering know-how (anchored by founder Ingulf Egeland), and an integrated engineering-plus-workshop facility that compresses the design-to-certified-product cycle. Growth is supported through partner-led portfolio extensions (HMI Elements industrial PCs, Ex-tech Signalling products) rather than acquisitions or external funding. The company has 11–50 employees and no publicly disclosed revenue.

Name

Ex-tech Group

Legal name

Ex-tech

Website

https://ex-tech.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ex-tech Group is a Norwegian explosion protection solutions provider serving offshore energy, maritime, and industrial clients. It designs, manufactures, and certifies ATEX/IECEx-compliant electrical equipment, enclosures, battery systems, and motors, and delivers custom engineering and Ex conversion services for hazardous environments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Explosion Protection Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), Battery Safety Engineering (Fire Detection/Suppression, Hazard Mitigation) & Code Compliance (EUAEAEAI), Security, Sabotage & All-Hazards Preparedness (Including Natural Hazards) (EUAHALAL)

Keywords

• Explosion protection equipment
• ATEX IECEx solutions
• Hazardous area engineering
• Ex-certified electrical products
• Offshore safety systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Stavanger

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Custom Ex solutions for explosive atmospheres including feasibility studies, risk assessments, conceptual design, detailed engineering, product development, prototyping, system integration, optimization, design for manufacturing, and safety assessments.
2. Product Sales: Sale of explosion-protected products including electrical equipment, enclosures, motors, components, control systems, and battery/charging solutions.
3. Ex Conversion Services: Professional conversion services enabling upgrade of existing equipment and machinery to meet Ex-certified standards. Includes component replacements, system upgrades, and safety enhancements.
4. Certification Services: Certification handling ensuring equipment compliance with ATEX, IECEx, and other international standards, including ongoing maintenance and periodic inspections.
5. Product Development: Collaborative product development services working with clients from initial concept to final product, focusing on optimizing design, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ex-tech Group designs, manufactures, and certifies explosion protection (Ex) products and integrated solutions for industrial hazardous environments. The portfolio spans Ex-certified electrical equipment, explosion-protected enclosures, Ex-rated motors and components, control and protection systems, and Zone 1 & 2 certified battery/charging/UPS systems, complemented by engineering services, Ex conversion upgrades, and ATEX/IECEx certification handling for offshore, onshore, and maritime customers.

Product overview

Ex-tech Group offers a unified portfolio of explosion protection (Ex) solutions for hazardous environments, combining proprietary products with partner offerings. The core product line includes Electrical Equipment, Explosion-Protected Enclosures, Custom Ex Solutions, Ex-rated Motors and Components, Control and Protection Systems, and Zone 1 & 2 Certified Battery and Charging Solutions. These are complemented by partner products including HMI Elements Industrial PCs and Ex-tech Signalling Products (beacons, sounders, voice alarms). The company also provides integrated engineering services including Ex conversion, workshop capabilities, and product certification, with all offerings meeting ATEX and IECEx standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Equipment for Explosive Environments
• Explosion-Protected Enclosures
• Ex-rated Motors and Components
• Control and Protection Systems
• Zone 1 & 2 Certified Battery and Charging Solutions
• Custom Ex Solutions
• Ex Engineering Services
• Ex Product Development Services
• Ex Certification Services
• Ex Conversion Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost-effective equipment upgrade: Conversion services provide economical alternative to full equipment replacement
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• IKM GroupcoreOthersIKM Group is the parent company of Ex-tech. Ex-tech is identified as 'a company in the IKM Group' and operates under the IKM corporate umbrella. The parent company logo appears on the website footer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hawke International (Hubbell): Manufacturer of Ex-certified cable glands, enclosures, control stations and lighting for hazardous areas, now part of Hubbell. Direct competitor to Ex-tech in enclosures and Ex-rated accessories, particularly in offshore and onshore oil & gas applications.
• Bartec: Specialist in explosion protection technologies covering electrical equipment, control systems and Ex-certified devices for hazardous areas. Direct peer with overlapping ATEX/IECEx product scope and similar focus on oil & gas, chemical and offshore customers.
• Adalet (a Scott Fetzer company): North American manufacturer of explosion-proof and hazardous-location enclosures, control stations and electrical equipment. Direct peer to Ex-tech in the enclosure and panel-building segment, focused on oil & gas, chemical and industrial customers.
• R. Stahl AG: German specialist in explosion-protected electrical equipment, enclosures, control systems and signalling for hazardous areas. Direct peer to Ex-tech with a comparable ATEX/IECEx product portfolio and a similar engineering-plus-manufacturing model, but at significantly larger scale and global reach.
• Cortem Group: Italian manufacturer of explosion-proof electrical equipment including enclosures, lighting, control stations and junction boxes for hazardous areas. Direct peer to Ex-tech's enclosure and electrical equipment lines, serving similar oil & gas, petrochemical and offshore markets.
• Marechal Electric: Specialist in explosion-protected plugs, sockets and connectors for hazardous areas, with ATEX/IECEx certified product lines. Direct peer in the niche of Ex electrical interconnection, complementing Ex-tech's enclosure and motor offerings.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: Global provider of explosion protection equipment including intrinsically safe interfaces, enclosures and hazardous-area connectivity. Direct competitor to Ex-tech in ATEX/IECEx certified components, with a much larger product catalog and worldwide service network.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Large diversified power management company offering explosion-protected enclosures, electrical components and hazardous-area solutions across industrial and energy markets. Broad incumbent with overlapping capability set but a much wider portfolio than Ex-tech's focused offering.
• ABB: Global industrial and electrification major with a broad Ex-rated product portfolio (motors, drives, switchgear, enclosures) and a major presence in oil & gas and offshore. Named customer of Ex-tech but also a competitor on larger projects; a broad incumbent rather than a focused specialist.
• Siemens Energy: Major energy technology OEM with explosion-protected electrical and instrumentation products for offshore and process industry applications. Named customer of Ex-tech while also being a competitor in adjacent Ex-rated equipment categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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