What Skarpenord does

Skarpenord AS, headquartered in Rjukan, Norway and owned by Oslo Børs-listed Scana ASA, designs and supplies hydraulic valve remote control systems for the global shipping and offshore oil and gas industries. The company is the direct successor to valve control activities originated within Norsk Hydro and transferred to private ownership in 1986, later acquired by Scana Industrier in 1990 and rebranded to Skarpenord AS in 2020. Its core technology is a scotch-yoke hydraulic actuator platform with integrated mechanical locking independent of hydraulic pressure, complemented by hydraulic power units (HPUs), solenoid valve cabinets, hydraulic control cabinets, and a computerized valve control system that centralizes monitoring via touchscreen mimics and PLC/bus interconnectivity. The product set supports ball, butterfly, and globe valves with torque up to 64,550 Nm across temperature ranges of -45 °C to +120 °C, and is type-approved by DNV-GL and Bureau Veritas under ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.

The company's commercial model is project-based engineering and fabrication of integrated valve control systems sold directly to shipyards, vessel owners, and offshore operators, supplemented by a global network of regional sales agents and distributors across more than ten countries. Revenue is generated from newbuild hardware contracts (FPSOs, LNG carriers, container ships, chemical tankers, CO2 carriers), a spare parts business, field service and maintenance contracts, upgrade and retrofit engagements, and a royalty stream from Scana Korea Hydraulic under a 2023 strategic cooperation agreement that transferred 49% of SKH while preserving IP licensing economics. Customer logos include Wärtsilä Gas Solutions (200+ valve control systems over the past decade, including a NOK 10+ million 2023 contract for eight LNG-powered container ships), Equinor (Jotun FPSO), Teekay (Gina Krogh FPSO conversion), Klinger-Westad (FPSO Johan Castberg), Northern Lights (two CO2 carriers), CMA CGM, and BW LNG. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by trade show presence (Marintec China, OTD Energy) and a global service network, with a 4,500 m² workshop in Rjukan, a sales/technical office in Husnes, a Shanghai service station, Korean operations, and a December 2024 Singapore joint venture (Skarpenord Xtronica Pte Ltd) for Asia-Pacific expansion.

Name

Skarpenord

Legal name

Skarpenord AS

Website

https://skarpenord.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Skarpenord AS is a Norwegian supplier of hydraulic valve remote control systems for global shipping and offshore oil and gas, serving shipyards, vessel owners, and offshore operators with scotch-yoke actuators, HPUs, and computerized control systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Valve Remote Control Systems

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI), Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Propulsion Integration, Commissioning & Testing (Factory/sea trials, alignment) (IMAJAHAM), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic valve control
• Valve remote control systems
• Marine hydraulic actuators
• Offshore valve automation
• Ship valve control

Headquarters

HQ city

Rjukan

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Valve Remote Control Systems and Actuators: Skarpenord generates the majority of its revenue from the design, engineering, fabrication, and sale of hydraulic valve remote control systems, actuators (single and double acting), solenoid valve cabinets, hydraulic power units, and computerized valve control systems to ship owners, shipyards, and offshore operators worldwide. This is a project-based, one-time hardware revenue model with long sales cycles.
2. Spare Parts: Skarpenord maintains a large stock of spare parts and sells directly to customers and through global sales agents for rapid delivery. Spare parts include actuators, solenoid valves, seal kits, filter elements, and hand pumps.
3. Service, Maintenance, and Support: Skarpenord provides global service and support including on-site maintenance, commissioning, supervision, and technical support via phone or email. Engineers are deployed worldwide, including offshore. Revenue is generated through service contracts and ad-hoc service engagements.
4. Upgrade and Retrofit: Skarpenord offers engineering-led upgrade and retrofit solutions for existing vessel equipment, including technical surveys, tailor-made system recommendations, and installation supervision. Recent projects include tanker Rangrid conversion to Gina Krogh FPSO for Teekay.
5. Licensing Royalties: Following the strategic cooperation agreement with Scana Korea Hydraulic (SKH), Skarpenord receives royalties from SKH's sale of Skarpenord-licensed products in the Korean market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skarpenord designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells hydraulic valve remote control systems for the shipping and oil & gas industries. The portfolio includes hydraulic actuators (single and double acting, scotch-yoke design), pneumatic actuators, solenoid valve cabinets, hydraulic power units, hydraulic control cabinets, and computerized valve control systems. Integrated systems combine these components for centralized remote operation of valves on offshore platforms, FPSOs, LNG carriers, container ships, and other commercial marine vessels.

Product overview

Skarpenord offers a comprehensive portfolio of valve remote control systems and related products for the maritime and offshore industries. The core offering centers on the Valve Remote Control System, an integrated computerized control platform combining Hydraulic Actuators (single and double acting, both hydraulic and pneumatic), Solenoid Valve Cabinets, Hydraulic Power Units, and Hydraulic Control Cabinets. The Computerized Valve Control system serves as the centralized monitoring and control interface, while supporting services include spare parts, field service, upgrade/retrofit programs, and maintenance plans. The company also operates a joint venture (Skarpenord Xtronica Pte Ltd in Singapore) expanding automation capabilities for the Asia-Pacific market. Products serve diverse vessel types including FPSOs, LNG carriers, container ships, and chemical tankers across offshore and marine segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Actuators (Single and Double Acting) Quarter-turn hydraulic actuators (RE2/RF2 single-acting and RA2/RB2 double-acting) based on scotch-yoke design for ball, butterfly, and globe valves with torque ranges from 69 to 64,550 Nm, integrated mechanical locking in both end positions, and easy maintenance design. Sold to shipyards, vessel owners, and offshore operators.
• Pneumatic Actuators Quarter-turn pneumatic actuators (RA2/RB2) for single and double acting applications with maximum working pressure of 12 bar and service temperature range -20°C to +70°C.
• Solenoid Valve Cabinet Cabinet containing solenoid-operated directional valves (Wandfluh NG4, 24VDC coils) for distribution of high pressure oil to actuators, with valve position measurement capability and isolated electro-hydraulic solutions including emergency hand pump operation.
• Hydraulic Power Units (HPU) HPU units with oil reservoir (120L or 250L), gear pumps, and accumulator unit providing working pressure 50-140 bar, with alarm systems for low oil level, temperature, and pressure monitoring, and optional remote control panel.
• Computerized Valve Control Centralized control and monitoring system for valves and hydraulic power units via customized on-screen mimics on touch screen or track ball/keyboard, with alarm logging, parallel operation capability, and bus cable interconnectivity between PC, PLC, and operator panel.
• Hydraulic Control Cabinet Control cabinets for valve operations supporting various control types (HV, ESD, PSD), available with or without accumulators, in AISI 316 material for single or group operations.
• Valve Remote Control System Complete computerized valve control system integrating control station (PC), logic controller (PLC), and operator panel via bus cable for simplified installation, enabling remote monitoring of HPU, pump control, and external system data integration.
• Spare Parts Stock of spare parts including actuators, solenoid valves, seal kits, filter elements, and hand pumps, with quick delivery to customers and global sales agents, plus online technical support via email or phone.
• Service and Support Qualified service engineers with offshore safety certifications providing maintenance, commissioning, installation supervision, and start-up assistance worldwide, including offshore deployment and technical support via phone or email.
• Upgrade and Retrofit Engineering-led upgrade and retrofit solutions for existing vessel equipment using latest technology, including technical surveys, tailor-made system recommendations, and installation supervision. Recent projects include tanker Rangrid conversion to Gina Krogh FPSO for Teekay.
• Maintenance Plan

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2,500 vessel and installation deliveries globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key, regional and minor.

• Xtronica AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2024Skarpenord AS and Xtronica AS formed a joint venture named Skarpenord Xtronica Pte Ltd in Singapore on December 31, 2024. The partnership combines Skarpenord's valve control systems expertise with Xtronica's automation and instrumentation technologies to develop advanced control and monitoring systems for maritime and offshore clients across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Wärtsilä Gas Solutions AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 August 2023Wärtsilä selected Skarpenord as subcontractor for valve control systems integrated into Wärtsilä's gas fuel supply systems for eight LNG-powered container ships. Over the past decade, Skarpenord has supplied more than 200 valve control systems to Wärtsilä across various projects, primarily LNG-powered vessels in the past six years. The contract value slightly exceeds NOK 10 million.
• Scana Korea Hydraulic Ltd (SKH)keyTechnology or Integration · 2 May 2023Scana sold 49% of its shares in Scana Korea Hydraulic (the joint venture) to SKH. The remaining 51% stake transfer completed the transaction. A new strategic cooperation agreement was signed where Skarpenord retains IP rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets) and receives royalties from SKH's sales of Skarpenord-licensed products in the Korean market. SKH continues production for both the Korean market and Skarpenord's Asian market.
• Klinger-WestadkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 March 2023Skarpenord was awarded a contract from Klinger-Westad for the delivery of engineering and hydraulic actuators for the FPSO Johan Castberg. Skarpenord's scope includes actuators with delivery in Q3 2023. The contract demonstrates Skarpenord's ability to deliver to major offshore projects through the Klinger-Westad supply chain.
• Winnellie ValvesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales, service, and spares agent for Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.
• Fluxo Solucoes Integradas Ltda.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales, service, and spares agent for Brazil.
• Xtronica (China)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales agent for China, representing Skarpenord with Harvey Lyu as contact.
• Hoi Tung Marine Machinery Suppliers LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew sales agent for China based in Hong Kong/Shanghai.
• Intra MareregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional new sales and spares agent for Greece.
• LGE Japan Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional new sales and spares agent for Japan.
• Robustech Co., Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales and spares agent for Korea.
• Marinprodukter ABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales agent for Sweden.
• CANKA Denizcilik ve Tic LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales and spares agent for Turkey.
• W&O SupplyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional new sales agent for the USA.
• Seasystems ASminorOthersSkarpenord co-exhibits with Seasystems at OTD Energy events as part of the Scana ASA group.
• PSW Technology / PSW Solutions / PSW Power & AutomationminorOthersSkarpenord co-exhibits with PSW Technology, PSW Solutions, and PSW Power & Automation at OTD Energy events as part of the Scana ASA group.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä is Skarpenord's largest customer for LNG gas-fuel systems and a major marine systems integrator. It is not a direct actuator competitor, but it is a critical channel partner; its strategic direction on actuator sourcing materially shapes Skarpenord's revenue trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Process Solutions: Honeywell provides process control, valves, and automation solutions to oil & gas, refining, and marine customers. Its control systems and valve offerings compete with Skarpenord's computerized valve control and actuator systems as part of broader integrated automation projects.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a global leader in hydraulic components, power units, and motion control. It competes with Skarpenord on hydraulic power units, manifolds, and integrated hydraulic circuits, and serves many of the same marine and offshore equipment OEMs as a broader incumbent.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker's hydraulic and motion control divisions supply HPUs, valves, and actuators that overlap with Skarpenord's product portfolio. It is a broad incumbent in industrial hydraulics with significantly larger scale and global reach.

Direct peers

• Auma Riester: Auma is a leading supplier of electric valve actuators for water, power, and oil & gas, and increasingly targets marine and offshore applications. It overlaps with Skarpenord's actuator business in process industries and competes on the electric-vs-hydraulic decision.
• Emerson (Bettis / Fisher): Emerson's Bettis and Fisher actuator/valve automation portfolio competes head-to-head with Skarpenord in oil & gas, LNG, and marine. Emerson offers a broader integrated valve-and-actuator bundle and is a meaningful substitute on offshore platform and FSRU specifications.
• Metso (Neles): Metso's Neles brand is a major manufacturer of industrial valves and valve automation. It is a relevant competitor and complement to Skarpenord in oil & gas, refining, and marine process applications, with comparable global service network reach.
• Rotork: Rotork is the global market leader in valve actuators and valve control systems for oil & gas, water, and power. It is the most direct competitor to Skarpenord in marine and offshore hydraulic and electric valve actuation, with overlapping end-customers in FPSO, LNG, and refinery applications.
• Flowserve (Limitorque, Biffi): Flowserve's Limitorque and Biffi actuator brands compete in the same marine and offshore valve actuation market as Skarpenord. Flowserve also offers pumps and valves, enabling bundled offerings on FPSO and LNG carrier projects.
• KSB (Frankenthal): KSB is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related service. Its industrial valves and actuators overlap with Skarpenord in marine and offshore applications, including FPSO and shipbuilding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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