Lafopa

What Lafopa does

Lafopa AS is a privately held Norwegian mechanical workshop and total contractor headquartered in Verdal, Norway, founded in 1980 and operating with 51–100 employees across two divisions: a plate/welding workshop and a VA-system/pipe-installation unit. The company designs, fabricates, and installs municipal water and wastewater treatment infrastructure — including complete treatment plants, elevated stainless-steel drinking-water reservoirs up to 3,000 m3, flotation and dispersion systems, pump stations, and process equipment — alongside custom steel constructions for buildings, bridges, wind-turbine production, and the offshore sector. Named reference projects include the Kilmoen VBA reservoir for Ringerike kommune, the Flåte water treatment plant for Bamble (serving ~12,000 people), MeTroVann pump stations for Trondheim and Melhus, industrial pipework for AGA AS and Elkem, and ongoing steel-construction supply to Aker Solutions for North Sea offshore work.

Lafopa's product portfolio combines 14 proprietary/standardized process components (flotation systems, vacuum pump systems, dispersion systems, tanks, cyclones, dosing systems, self-cleaning sampling points, and mixing valves) with engineering services covering static calculations, flow simulations, and 3D modeling. The firm holds NS-EN ISO 9001/14001/45001, NS-EN 1090-1:2009, and NS-EN ISO 3834-2 certifications, is registered in StartBANK, and is a member of Clean Water Norway – Vannklyngen, Norsk Stålforbund, Norsk Sveiseteknisk Forbund, and RENAS.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, with revenue generated through direct contracts with Norwegian municipalities, process-industry buyers, and offshore/construction customers. Lafopa performs in-house prefabrication at its Ørin industrial-area workshop in Verdal followed by on-site assembly. Go-to-market relies on a website project portfolio, industry-membership visibility, and direct contact with named senior staff (CEO Espen Wengstad, Operational Manager Tor Arne Næss, HR/HSE Manager Anita Steinkjer, and BID/QA Manager Per-Ole Jensvik). Geographic scope is exclusively domestic (Norway), and no external investors, funding rounds, or inorganic growth actions are disclosed.

Name

Lafopa

Legal name

Lafopa AS

Website

https://lafopa.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lafopa AS is a Verdal, Norway-based mechanical workshop and total contractor that designs, fabricates, and installs municipal water and wastewater treatment plants, stainless-steel reservoirs, process pipework, and custom steel constructions for municipalities, process industries, and offshore customers in Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump Stations, Lift Stations & Booster Stations Construction (IMAFAGAD), Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment systems
• Water treatment equipment
• Process pipe installations
• Steel construction fabrication
• Mechanical engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vårdal

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lafopa is a mechanical workshop and VA-system contractor based in Verdal, Norway, operating two divisions: a plate/welding workshop producing steel constructions, and a VA-system/pipe installation division delivering water and wastewater treatment equipment. The company designs, manufactures, prefabricates, and installs turnkey treatment plants, stainless steel reservoirs, flotation and dispersing systems, tanks, cyclones, dosing systems, and process pipe systems for Norwegian municipalities, food, process, and offshore industries, complemented by engineering and service offerings.

Product overview

Lafopa is a mechanical workshop and VA-system provider located in Verdal, Norway, organized into two divisions: plate/welding workshop and VA-system/pipe installation. The company offers a portfolio of 14 proprietary and standardized products for water and wastewater treatment, including flotation systems, vacuum pump systems, dispersing systems, water reservoirs, tanks, cyclones, dosing systems, and sampling equipment. These products are complemented by engineering services (static calculations, simulations, 3D modeling) and serve municipal water systems, food industry, and industrial applications. The product portfolio also includes steel constructions for buildings, bridges, and offshore industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flotasjonssystem (Flotation System) Proprietary flotation system developed by Lafopa for wastewater treatment, available in multiple standard sizes with customization options for individual customer needs. Used in municipal and industrial water and sewage treatment applications.
• Vakuumpumpesystem (Vacuum Pump System) Compact vacuum pump system designed for dewatering applications with minimal maintenance requirements and user-friendly access in tight spaces, used in water and wastewater treatment contexts.
• Dispergeringssystem (Dispersing System) Proprietary dispersing system developed by Lafopa for wastewater treatment processes, available in various standard sizes with customization options.
• Renseanlegg (Treatment Plant) Complete wastewater and drinking water treatment plants delivered as turnkey solutions or total contracts according to customer specifications, including pretreatment, biological treatment, separation, and dewatering.
• Høydebasseng (Elevated Water Reservoir) Stainless steel water reservoirs designed for optimal water flow circulation, available in multiple standard sizes with customization for individual needs, delivered as turnkey solutions for municipal and industrial water supply.
• Siloer, kverner og automatikk (Silos, Grinders and Automation) Custom-designed silos, grinders, and automation systems delivered to the food industry for processing, storage, and transport applications.
• Trykklufts-sender (Compressed Air Transmitter) Compressed air transmitters for transport of dewatered sludge, bio-waste, and other media, available as custom-configured transmitters and receiving stations with optional automation.
• Tanker og beholdere (Tanks and Containers) Custom tanks and containers in all shapes and sizes, dimensioned, strength-calculated, and simulated, with the largest delivered tank being 2,500 m3, serving water, sewage, and process industry applications.
• Selvrensende prøvetakingspunkt (Self-Cleaning Sampling Point) Self-cleaning sampling points with inspection capabilities, supplied as one of Lafopa's standard products for water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Blandebatteri (Mixing Valve) High-flow mixing valves used to increase temperature of mix water for polymer, reducing chemical consumption and providing stable polymer addition operation in treatment processes.
• Sykloner (Cyclones) Dimensioned and delivered cyclones for separation of heavier particulate media in pressurized liquid streams, highly suitable for sand removal in water and wastewater treatment.
• Rejektvannskasser og H2S-ekstraktorer (Reject Water Tanks and H2S Extractors) Pressure-resistant reject water tanks and H2S extractors equipped with transparent lids for improved inspection possibilities in wastewater treatment.
• Doseringsanlegg (Dosing Systems) Portable and stationary dosing systems adapted to chemical type, capacities, and desired dosing control specifications for water and wastewater treatment.
• Oppsamlingstrau (Collection Trays) Collection trays for chemicals, typically polymer, used in treatment process chemical handling.
• Stålkonstruksjoner (Steel Constructions) Production and installation of steel structures for buildings, bridges, wind turbine production, and offshore industry, including welding, assembly, and NS-EN 1090-compliant execution.
• Avløpsvann (Wastewater) - service line Complete process solutions for wastewater treatment plants covering pretreatment, biological treatment, separation, and dewatering, delivered to municipalities and industrial clients.
• Drikkevann (Drinking Water) - service line Pipe and pipe systems for drinking water facilities, with competence to deliver complete process solutions for drinking water treatment to municipalities.
• Industri (Industrial) - service line Process pipe systems in all material types for new installations, modifications, and service/maintenance for process industry including power, district heating, and gas.
• Service - service line Service on equipment and processes, with service engineers offering extensive process knowledge to help customers optimize their treatment processes.
• Ingeniør tjenester (Engineering Services) Engineering services including static calculations, simulations, and 3D modeling (Solid Works Autodesk) for process optimization and accurate prefabrication.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• Aker SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing supplier relationship for steel constructions to offshore industry. Lafopa has for years been a supplier of steel constructions for the North Sea through collaboration with Aker Solutions.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Enwa AS: Norwegian water-treatment specialist delivering treatment plants, process equipment and service to municipal and industrial customers. Direct overlap with Lafopa's VA-system and pipe-installation business for Norwegian kommuner.

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Leading global pump manufacturer with strong presence in Norwegian municipal water and wastewater. Comparable to Lafopa's pump-station and pumping-system scope but operates at OEM scale worldwide.
• Xylem Water Solutions: Global water technology company with significant Nordic operations in pumps, treatment and metering. Overlaps with Lafopa's pumping, dosing and treatment system offerings, especially for municipal utilities.
• Uponor Infra (Norway): Provider of infrastructure pipe systems for water, sewer and stormwater in the Nordics. Adjacent competitor to Lafopa's VA pipe-installation and reservoir work for municipal customers.
• Kemira Oyj: Finnish chemicals and dosing solutions supplier to municipal water and wastewater customers. Overlaps with Lafopa's dosing systems and polymer mixing product lines via shared end customers.
• Krüger Kaldnes (Veolia Water Technologies): Major Nordic water-treatment technology provider offering biological, MBR and process solutions. Competes with Lafopa on municipal wastewater treatment plant projects in Norway, but at substantially larger scale.
• Pipelife Norge AS: Major European pipe systems manufacturer and supplier active in Norway. Directly comparable to Lafopa's pipe-installation division for water, sewer and industrial process piping.
• Bilfinger Industrial Services Norway: Norwegian industrial services contractor offering pipe fabrication, mechanical installation and maintenance to process and energy customers. Comparable to Lafopa's industrial pipe-work and process-equipment business.

Regional players

• Moi Scandinavia: Nordic provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment and service. Comparable product scope to Lafopa in flotation, separation and dosing, with similar municipal customer focus.

Others

• Aker Solutions ASA: Long-standing Lafopa customer/partner for offshore steel constructions. Not a direct competitor in VA, but a strategic relationship that defines a major share of Lafopa's steel-construction order book.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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