The Benarx
The Benarx® is a brand of industrial insulation and fire protection products operated by Norwegian firm Beerenberg, serving primarily oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities across Europe through direct enterprise sales, a Polish production facility, and a European distribution partnership.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersKrokstadelva, Norway
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What The Benarx does
The Benarx® is a proprietary brand and product range of industrial insulation and fire protection solutions operated by the Norwegian company Beerenberg, headquartered in Bergen with a dedicated production facility in Poland. The portfolio covers thermal insulation built around Oryza Aerogel technology (Oryza-Sil-650, Oryza BGT, All-in-one), acoustic insulation including sound-reducing curtains and pipe acoustic treatment, passive fire protection systems (Epoxy Box, Epoxy Cable Tray, Structure Panels, Pipeshells, Fire Drain Plug), weather-resistant cladding (GRP and Steel Sheet), and a specialized Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) product line plus accessories such as preformed end cap gaskets and detecting drain plugs. Products are manufactured by skilled craftsmen at the Polish facility and distributed through direct enterprise sales, a dedicated tender team, a distribution partnership with aerogel-it for the European market, and a direct e-commerce ordering portal at benarx-ecommerce.com.
The primary customer base is enterprise buyers in oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities, where the products address energy efficiency, condensation and ice control, passive fire protection, and CUI risk. A secondary segment serves industrial and infrastructure projects, exemplified by acoustic insulation delivery for the Bergen Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with bespoke industrial procurement. Beerenberg has defended its aerogel IP by prevailing in a patent case against Aspen Aerogels, reinforcing the proprietary positioning of the Benarx® range. The business is privately held with no disclosed parent company, investors, or public listing.
The Benarx firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Benarx
- Legal name
- Beerenberg
- Website
- https://benarx.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- The Benarx® is a brand of industrial insulation and fire protection products operated by Norwegian firm Beerenberg, serving primarily oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities across Europe through direct enterprise sales, a Polish production facility, and a European distribution partnership.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Benarx industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Insulation and Fire Protection Products
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)
- SIC
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aerogel & Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) (IMADAGAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fireproofing & Intumescent Coatings (IMAIAKAH), Exterior Coatings & Surface Protection (Anti-corrosion, Fireproofing, Protective/Reflective Coatings) (IMAFAMAJ)
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Where The Benarx is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Krokstadelva
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
The Benarx business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Insulation and Fire Protection Products: Sale of proprietary Benarx® insulation and fire protection products including thermal, acoustic, and fire insulation solutions. Products sold through direct enterprise sales with large scale delivery capabilities from Poland production facility.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
The Benarx product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Benarx® is Beerenberg's proprietary range of industrial insulation and fire protection products, including aerogel-based thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, passive fire protection systems, weather-resistant cladding, and Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) solutions. Products are manufactured at Beerenberg's production facility in Poland and sold primarily to oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities, with experienced professionals assisting during installation.
Product overview
The Benarx® is a comprehensive product range of insulation and fire protection solutions from Beerenberg, offered as multiple specialized product categories that work together. The portfolio includes: thermal insulation products (Oryza-Sil-650 Aerogel, Oryza BGT, All in one), acoustic insulation solutions (Benarx Sound reducing curtains, Acustic insulation of piping), passive fire protection systems (Epoxy Box, Epoxy Cable Tray, Structure Panels, Pipeshells, Fire Drain Plug), weather-resistant cladding (GRP Cladding, Steel Sheet Cladding), CUI prevention solutions, and accessories (Preformed End Cap Gasket, WUI drain plug Detecting Plug). The products are manufactured at Beerenberg's production facility in Poland and include both advanced proprietary solutions and traditional insulation options, with professional installation services available.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Benarx®: Insulation and fire protection product range including thermal insulation (Oryza-Sil-650 Aerogel, All in one, Oryza BGT), acoustic insulation (Benarx Sound reducing curtains), fire insulation (Epoxy Box, Epoxy Cable Tray, Structure Panels, Pipeshells, Fire Drain Plug), cladding and weather protection (GRP Cladding, Steel Sheet Cladding), and accessories (Preformed End Cap Gasket, WUI drain plug Detecting Plug)
Products and services
- Oryza-Sil-650 Aerogel Aerogel-based thermal insulation product for high-temperature applications, offering superior thermal performance in a thin profile for industrial and oil/gas facilities.
- Oryza BGT Thermal insulation product designed for efficient temperature maintenance and energy loss reduction in industrial applications.
- All in one Comprehensive thermal insulation solution combining multiple performance properties for industrial applications.
- Benarx Sound reducing curtains Curtain-style acoustic insulation solution for reducing noise exposure in industrial and infrastructure work environments (e.g., tunnel fan noise).
- Acoustic insulation of piping Acoustic insulation solution specifically designed for piping systems to reduce noise transmission in industrial facilities.
- Epoxy Box Passive fire protection solution for equipment and structures, providing fire resistance through epoxy-based encapsulation for oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities.
- Epoxy Cable Tray Fire protection system for cable trays that prevents fire spread through epoxy coating technology in industrial facilities.
- Structure Panels Prefabricated fire insulation panels for structural protection in industrial facilities.
- Pipeshells Pre-formed fire insulation shells for pipeline protection in industrial facilities.
- Fire Drain Plug Specialized fire protection device for drainage systems in industrial facilities.
- GRP Cladding Glass Reinforced Plastic cladding system providing weather resistance and environmental protection for insulation in industrial facilities.
- Steel Sheet Cladding Metal cladding solution using steel sheets for durable weather protection of insulated systems in industrial environments.
- Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) solutions Specialized products and systems designed to address Corrosion Under Insulation, a significant risk factor in oil and gas production facilities.
- Aerogel insulation materials Advanced aerogel insulation materials distributed for the European market via an agreement with aerogel-it.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces CO2 emissions and high electricity costs for oil and gas plants
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use The Benarx
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
The Benarx technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
The Benarx partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- aerogel-itcoreBeerenberg entered a distribution agreement with aerogel-it to make Oryza Aerogel insulation products available for the European market. This partnership expands the product offerings and geographic reach for Beerenberg's thermal insulation solutions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
The Benarx competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Rockwool (ROCKWOOL A/S): Large Danish manufacturer of stone wool insulation used across building, industrial and offshore applications including fire protection for oil & gas. Broader incumbent that competes with Benarx in industrial fire and thermal insulation for process facilities.
- Knauf Insulation: Global insulation manufacturer (glass mineral wool, rock mineral wool, wood wool) serving industrial, marine and energy markets. Overlaps with Benarx in industrial thermal insulation and fire protection for oil & gas and process facilities.
- Hempel Foundation / Hempel A/S: Global coatings supplier with significant oil & gas and offshore presence, including anti-corrosion and fire protection coatings. Comparable to Benarx in serving the same end-customers with protective coatings and complementary insulation systems.
- 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes / Fire Protection): Diversified industrial manufacturer with fire protection, thermal/acoustic insulation and sealing products used by oil & gas and process industry buyers. Overlaps broadly with Benarx's protective product portfolio across multiple insulation categories.
Direct peers
- Aspen Aerogels: U.S.-based manufacturer of Pyrogel and Cryogel aerogel blankets for industrial insulation and fire protection in oil & gas, petrochemical and other process industries. Direct competitor to Benarx's Oryza-Sil-650 aerogel products and explicit counterparty in Beerenberg's patent litigation.
- Armacell: Global manufacturer of flexible elastomeric foam and aerogel-based industrial insulation (ArmaGel) for oil & gas, marine and process industries. Directly comparable to Benarx in target customers, distribution, and overlapping thermal/acoustic insulation product lines.
- Promat (Etex group): Specialist in passive fire protection boards, sprays and pipe penetration solutions for industrial, oil & gas and offshore applications. Highly comparable to Benarx's Epoxy Box, Structure Panels and Pipeshells fire insulation product family.
- Carboline: Manufacturer of industrial coatings, intumescent fireproofing and corrosion under insulation (CUI) solutions for oil & gas, petrochemical and marine customers. Directly comparable to Benarx's epoxy-based fire insulation and CUI product offerings.
Emerging players
- Hilti (firestop and direct fastening): Provider of firestop systems, MEP support and installation tools used in industrial and energy facility construction. Comparable to Benarx in the fire-protection segment of the product range and similar channel approach to commercial/industrial customers.
- awt (aerogel-it / aerogel industrial technologies): European aerogel materials company that distributes its aerogel insulation products through Benarx under a partnership agreement. Comparable as a fellow aerogel insulation specialist but at a different position in the value chain (material supplier vs. finished system fabricator).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
The Benarx social profiles
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Valuation estimate
The Benarx leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
The Benarx funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
The Benarx M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about The Benarx
What does The Benarx do?
The Benarx® is Beerenberg's proprietary range of industrial insulation and fire protection products, including aerogel-based thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, passive fire protection systems, weather-resistant cladding, and Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) solutions. Products are manufactured at Beerenberg's production facility in Poland and sold primarily to oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities, with experienced professionals assisting during installation.
Is The Benarx a public or private company?
The Benarx is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was The Benarx founded?
The Benarx was founded in 2000. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is The Benarx based?
The Benarx is headquartered in Krokstadelva, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does The Benarx make money?
One revenue line is on record: insulation and Fire Protection Products.
Who are The Benarx's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Rockwool (ROCKWOOL A/S), Knauf Insulation, Hempel Foundation / Hempel A/S and 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes / Fire Protection). Direct peers are Aspen Aerogels, Armacell, Promat (Etex group) and Carboline. Emerging players are Hilti (firestop and direct fastening) and awt (aerogel-it / aerogel industrial technologies).
Does The Benarx have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Benarx.
What industry is The Benarx in?
The Benarx's product category is Industrial Insulation and Fire Protection Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAGAG, Aerogel & Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs), with a secondary code of IMAIAKAH, Fireproofing & Intumescent Coatings. Its NAICS code is 32551 and its SIC code is 2851.