AMV
AMV is a Norwegian family-owned industrial OEM, founded in 1860, that designs and manufactures heavy machinery — drilling rigs, shotcrete robots, working platforms, TBMs, and grouting systems — for tunnel construction and underground mining contractors, complemented by IoT monitoring and aftermarket service.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1860
- HeadquartersFlekkefjord, Norway
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AMV does
AMV (Andersen Mekaniske Verksted AS) is a Norwegian family-owned industrial OEM founded in 1860 and headquartered in Flekkefjord, operating across five generations of Andersen family leadership. The company designs and manufactures specialized heavy machinery for tunnel construction and underground mining — including 3-boom face drilling rigs (AMV 3ZXBC-CC), shotcrete robots (AMV 4200, 6400, 7450), a mini-TBM (RK1200), front loaders, working platforms, grouting systems, bolt pullers, concrete element lifters, guard-rail rigs, and cable reels — with electric and hybrid (1000V cable / battery) drivetrains offered as alternatives to diesel. Core technologies include the EcoSpray shotcrete automation system, the Bever Control-integrated drilling system for pattern-accurate drilling, and the Clevio Insight / AMV Connected IoT platforms for online monitoring, fault detection, and environmental reporting. The portfolio is complemented by Stonepower co-branded surface drilling rigs (eScorpion, Spider, Termite).
Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise sales of high-ASP capital equipment to tunnel and mining contractors, with aftermarket recurring revenue from 24/7 service, original spare parts, and dedicated overhaul/storage facilities in Flekkefjord. A subscription/recurring stream comes from Clevio AS IoT software, and several wholly-owned subsidiaries (Containertech AS, JL Offshore AS, Scandinavian Infra AB, AMV Equipment AB) extend the group's footprint into modular containers, water treatment, offshore services, civil engineering consulting, and Swedish service operations. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with project-based global delivery, supported by industry events and direct digital engagement; the company operates with 101-250 employees across Norway and Sweden and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 3834-2, and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC certifications.
AMV firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AMV
- Legal name
- Andersen Mekaniske Verksted AS
- Website
- https://amv-as.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1860
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- AMV is a Norwegian family-owned industrial OEM, founded in 1860, that designs and manufactures heavy machinery — drilling rigs, shotcrete robots, working platforms, TBMs, and grouting systems — for tunnel construction and underground mining contractors, complemented by IoT monitoring and aftermarket service.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AMV industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Tunnel & Mining Equipment
- NAICS
- Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312)
- SIC
- Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems) (IMAKANAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Mining & Underground Vehicles (LHDs, Underground Haul Trucks) (IMAHAIAD), Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ), Surface Mining Equipment (Excavators, Shovels, Draglines, Dozers) (IMAKANAA)
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Where AMV is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Flekkefjord
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
AMV business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Heavy Machinery Sales: AMV designs and manufactures innovative machines for tunneling and mining operations including underground drilling rigs, shotcrete robots, front loaders, working platforms, TBMs, and specialized equipment. Revenue generated from sale of complete machines with various drivetrain options (diesel, hybrid, electric).
- Service & Spare Parts: On-site service, original spare parts, and 24/7 technical support for all AMV machines. Service teams available worldwide on short notice. Includes maintenance, repairs, and assistance for PLC, automation and hydraulic control systems.
- Overhaul & Storage: Comprehensive overhaul and storage services at dedicated facilities in Flekkefjord. Includes inspections, repairs, partial and complete rebuilds, machine storage (indoor/outdoor), and upgrades to bring machines up to date with latest technical solutions.
- IoT Software (Clevio): Software platform enabling seamless management of machines, workforce, and maintenance in one integrated platform. Environmental reporting and data analytics services for tunneling and construction operations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Heavy machinery quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
AMV product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AMV designs, manufactures, and services heavy machinery for tunnel construction and underground mining operations. The product portfolio includes 3-boom underground drilling rigs, high-capacity shotcrete robots, working platforms, mini-TBMs, front loaders, bolting rigs, grouting systems, concrete element lifters, and surface drilling rigs. The offering is complemented by on-site service, 24/7 spare parts support, comprehensive overhaul and storage services, and IoT-based machine monitoring through Clevio Insight and AMV Connected platforms.
Product overview
AMV designs and manufactures innovative machines for tunneling and mining operations, built for demanding jobs in harsh conditions with focus on reliability and sustainability. The product portfolio includes underground drilling rigs (3ZXBC-CC), shotcrete robots (4200, 6400, 7450), grouting systems, concrete element lifting (CEL-10), guard rail installation (RVR 1150T), working platforms (11QR, 8.5M, 18QR), Mini-TBM (RK1200), bolt pullers, cable reels, front loaders (FL70), bolting rigs (236T), concrete pumps, and surface drilling rigs (Stonepower eScorpion, Spider, Termite). These are complemented by software platforms including AMV Connected for IoT monitoring and Clevio Insight for environmental reporting, with EcoSpray automation for shotcrete applications. AMV Group also includes subsidiaries Clevio AS (IoT software), Containertech AS (container solutions), JL Offshore AS (offshore services), and Scandinavian Infra AB (consulting), providing an ecosystem where technology, expertise and entrepreneurship come together for tunnel, mining and infrastructure projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Clevio: IoT software platform enabling seamless management of machines, workforce, and maintenance in one integrated platform for tunneling and construction.
- AMV Equipment
- JL Offshore
- Scandinavian Infra
- Containertech
Products and services
- AMV 3ZXBC-CC Underground Drilling Rig
Quantifiable outcome
- Emissions-free tunnel and mining operations through 1000V electric and battery-electric solutions
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use AMV
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
AMV technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability6 records
Feature5 records
AMV partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- StonepowercoreFinnish company specializing in surface drilling equipment. Partnership involves co-branded products including AMV by Stonepower - Scorpion, Spider, and Termite surface drilling rigs. Stonepower provides drilling rig technology integrated into AMV machines.
- China Railway Construction CorporationcoreMajor Chinese construction and engineering conglomerate. Strategic partnership for tunnel and mining projects, particularly in international markets.
- Clevio AScoreIoT software company within AMV Group developing Clevio Insight platform. Provides machine monitoring, fault detection, and environmental reporting solutions integrated across AMV product line.
- MontabertcoreFrench manufacturer of hydraulic drifters and drilling equipment. Montabert supplies HC25, HC50, HC95, and HC109 drifters used in AMV drilling and bolting equipment.
- Bever ControlcoreProvides control systems for AMV drilling rigs, enabling integrated drilling systems with precise drilling patterns and high accuracy based on drill plans.
- JL Offshore ASminorCompany within AMV Group providing spare parts, equipment and technical services for offshore drilling operations.
- Scandinavian Infra ABminorCompany within AMV Group offering civil engineering services including production planning, calculations, construction and project management, water and sanitation design, sustainability and environmental studies.
- Containertech ASminorCompany within AMV Group offering innovative modular container solutions for tunneling and construction industries, including advanced water treatment systems.
- Norwegian Tunnelling (NTN)minorIndustry association partnership supporting Norwegian tunnelling industry and promoting AMV's participation in regional tunnelling projects.
- Lister NyskapingminorNorwegian innovation and business development organization supporting innovation initiatives in the Lister region.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AMV competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- MacLean Engineering: Canadian manufacturer of underground mining equipment including drill rigs, bolters, shotcrete sprayers, and utility vehicles. Direct peer to AMV in the niche underground equipment segment with similar product breadth.
- Normet: Finnish manufacturer specializing in underground equipment for mining and tunneling, including shotcrete sprayers, concrete transport, and scaling equipment. Directly competes with AMV in shotcrete robots and underground working platforms.
- Putzmeister: German manufacturer of concrete pumping, shotcrete, and tunneling equipment. Directly competes with AMV's shotcrete robots (4200/6400/7450) and grouting pump lines in tunnel construction applications.
Emerging players
- XCMG: Chinese construction machinery major with growing underground and tunnel equipment offerings. Represents emerging low-cost competition that could pressure AMV's pricing in international projects.
- SANY: Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer expanding into tunnel and mining machinery including concrete pumps and shotcrete systems. Increasingly competes with AMV in price-sensitive emerging-market tunnel projects.
Broad incumbents
- Liebherr: Family-owned European manufacturer of construction and mining equipment including excavators, loaders, and concrete machinery. Comparable broad heavy-equipment portfolio to AMV but at significantly greater scale and global reach.
- Caterpillar Underground Mining: Global heavy equipment OEM with a dedicated underground mining product line including LHDs and haul trucks. Overlaps with AMV's FL70 front loader and underground material-handling equipment.
- Epiroc: Swedish global OEM of underground and surface mining and infrastructure equipment, including drilling rigs, loaders, and rock support. Direct overlap with AMV's core drilling and underground product range, but at vastly larger scale and with a global dealer network.
- Komatsu Mining: Global OEM of mining and construction equipment including underground hard-rock equipment. Broadly comparable to AMV's underground loaders and drilling offerings but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
- Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Division of Sandvik providing drilling rigs, loaders, and rock processing equipment for mining and tunneling. Closely comparable to AMV's underground drilling and rock-handling portfolio with similar Nordic industrial heritage.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AMV social profiles
Digital presenceAMV compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
AMV financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AMV leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
AMV subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
AMV funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AMV M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AMV
What does AMV do?
AMV designs, manufactures, and services heavy machinery for tunnel construction and underground mining operations. The product portfolio includes 3-boom underground drilling rigs, high-capacity shotcrete robots, working platforms, mini-TBMs, front loaders, bolting rigs, grouting systems, concrete element lifters, and surface drilling rigs. The offering is complemented by on-site service, 24/7 spare parts support, comprehensive overhaul and storage services, and IoT-based machine monitoring through Clevio Insight and AMV Connected platforms.
Is AMV a public or private company?
AMV is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was AMV founded?
AMV was founded in 1860. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is AMV based?
AMV is headquartered in Flekkefjord, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does AMV make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Heavy Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are service & Spare Parts, overhaul & Storage and ioT Software (Clevio).
Who are AMV's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are MacLean Engineering, Normet and Putzmeister. Emerging players are XCMG and SANY. Broad incumbents are Liebherr, Caterpillar Underground Mining, Epiroc, Komatsu Mining and Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions.
Does AMV have an API?
No public API is recorded for AMV.
What industry is AMV in?
AMV's product category is Tunnel & Mining Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKANAB, Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems), with a secondary code of IMAHAIAD, Mining & Underground Vehicles (LHDs, Underground Haul Trucks). Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3532.