JD-Contractor
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersHolstebro, Denmark
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
JD-Contractor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- JD-Contractor
- Legal name
- JD-Contractor A/S
- Website
- https://jdcon.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
JD-Contractor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Subsea Contracting Services
- NAICS
- Other Specialty Trade Contractors (2389)
- SIC
- Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Subsea Services & Equipment (Subsea Trees, Umbilicals, Installation, IMR) (EUALABAI)
Keywords
Where JD-Contractor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Holstebro
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
JD-Contractor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Subsea Cable & Pipeline Services: Project-based revenue from installation, repair, burial, and decommissioning of subsea cables and pipelines. Services are contracted either as full contracts or subcontracts, typically for large infrastructure projects.
- Survey & Inspection Services: ROV and diving-based inspection and survey services for subsea infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and asset integrity management.
- Marine Archaeology Services: Contracted marine archaeology work for museums and cultural heritage projects, often combined with commercial subsea operations.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
JD-Contractor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
JD-Contractor A/S is a Danish subsea contractor providing installation, construction, survey, inspection, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of subsea cables and pipelines. Services are delivered through commercial diving operations, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) interventions, and a fleet of more than 10 multi-purpose vessels including cable laying barges, DP2 offshore supply vessels, diving vessels, survey boats, and trenching vessels. The company also performs marine archaeology and underwater inspection services for authorities and private clients.
Product overview
JD-Contractor A/S is a subsea contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of subsea services through five decades of operation. The company provides a unified service offering centered on subsea cables and pipelines (installation, construction, survey, inspection, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning), supported by diving and ROV services, offshore services, and marine archaeology. Their operations are enabled by a fleet of more than 10 specialized vessels and extensive equipment. The company operates from multiple Danish locations (Holstebro, Kalundborg, Thyborøn, and Copenhagen) and serves clients primarily in Northern Europe within offshore renewables, electrical power transmission, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Subsea Cables & Pipelines Services Installation, construction, survey, inspection, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of subsea cables and pipelines, including cable laying, cable embedding, cable repair and remediation, and cable decommissioning services for offshore energy, grid operators, and infrastructure clients.
- Diving & ROV Services Professional offshore commercial diving operations and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) services for subsea inspections, interventions, and construction support for offshore energy, utilities, and infrastructure clients.
- Offshore Services
Quantifiable outcome
- Has installed the world's largest subsea cables, breaking own records multiple times
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use JD-Contractor
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
JD-Contractor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
JD-Contractor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- VattenfallcoreFramework agreement for contingency repair of subsea cables. Vattenfall is a major European energy company, and this partnership covers offshore wind farm cable repair services.
- Energinet.dkcoreFramework agreement for contingency repair of subsea cables. Energinet.dk is the Danish national grid operator, and this partnership ensures priority response for emergency cable repairs on Danish grid infrastructure.
- G.N. Underwater Invest A/ScoreParent company that owns JD-Contractor A/S as a subsidiary. Also controls sister companies JD Crafts A/S (vessel ownership and chartering) and JD Real Estate ApS (offices and warehouse facilities).
- JD Crafts A/ScoreSister company that owns and operates the vessels chartered by JD-Contractor A/S. Part of the Normann Andersen family-owned group of companies.
- JD Real Estate ApSminorSister company that owns offices and warehouse facilities rented out to JD-Contractor A/S and other group companies.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
JD-Contractor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Subsea 7: Global subsea engineering, construction, and services company with significant offshore wind and cable installation capabilities. Competes for larger EPCI scope on the same Northern European offshore wind tenders JD-Contractor targets.
- Boskalis: Dutch marine services major with offshore energy, cable installation, and subsea services divisions. Operates cable lay vessels that compete with JD-Contractor's fleet for offshore wind export cable projects.
- Van Oord: Dutch offshore contractor with major offshore wind, cable installation, and subsea trenching capabilities. Larger and more diversified than JD-Contractor but directly competes for the same Northern European offshore wind cable installation work.
- Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer with an integrated installation services arm for subsea power and telecom cables. Competes both as a supplier and installer in the same offshore wind and interconnector markets.
Direct peers
- Global Marine Systems: UK-based subsea cable installation and maintenance company serving telecommunications and power cable markets. Directly comparable in subsea cable lay, burial, and repair service offering.
- DeepOcean: Norwegian-headquartered subsea contractor offering subsea cable installation, trenching, survey, and IMR services for offshore renewables and oil & gas. Closely comparable in scope — particularly in offshore wind cable lay/burial and ROV-based IMR across Northern Europe.
- Siem Offshore Contractors: Norwegian subsea installation contractor specializing in subsea cable lay, burial, and offshore wind interconnector projects across Europe. Closely comparable in scope, fleet model, and customer base.
Emerging players
- NKT A/S: Danish power cable manufacturer and installer (formerly the parent of the NKT-Cables Marine Installation Department that JD-Contractor acquired in 2001). Directly comparable as a Danish-headquartered subsea power cable company.
- Acta Marine: Dutch-based owner/operator of specialized offshore support vessels serving the European offshore wind and subsea cable installation market. Comparable fleet model and Northern European customer base.
Regional players
- Helix Energy Solutions: US-based subsea services and robotics company with ROV and subsea intervention capabilities. Comparable in ROV-driven IMR and survey services but primarily focused on Gulf of Mexico oil & gas.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
JD-Contractor social profiles
Digital presenceJD-Contractor compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
JD-Contractor financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
JD-Contractor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
JD-Contractor subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
JD-Contractor funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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JD-Contractor M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about JD-Contractor
What does JD-Contractor do?
JD-Contractor A/S is a Danish subsea contractor providing installation, construction, survey, inspection, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of subsea cables and pipelines. Services are delivered through commercial diving operations, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) interventions, and a fleet of more than 10 multi-purpose vessels including cable laying barges, DP2 offshore supply vessels, diving vessels, survey boats, and trenching vessels. The company also performs marine archaeology and underwater inspection services for authorities and private clients.
Is JD-Contractor a public or private company?
JD-Contractor is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was JD-Contractor founded?
JD-Contractor was founded in 1972. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is JD-Contractor based?
JD-Contractor is headquartered in Holstebro, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does JD-Contractor make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Subsea Cable & Pipeline Services are the primary driver. The others are survey & Inspection Services and marine Archaeology Services.
Who are JD-Contractor's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Subsea 7, Boskalis, Van Oord and Prysmian Group. Direct peers are Global Marine Systems, DeepOcean and Siem Offshore Contractors. Emerging players are NKT A/S and Acta Marine. Helix Energy Solutions is listed as a regional player.
Does JD-Contractor have an API?
No public API is recorded for JD-Contractor.
What industry is JD-Contractor in?
JD-Contractor's product category is Subsea Contracting Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALABAI, Subsea Services & Equipment (Subsea Trees, Umbilicals, Installation, IMR). Its NAICS code is 2389 and its SIC code is 1700.