Vev-Al-Plast

What Vev-Al-Plast does

Vev-Al-Plast AS (VAP) is a Norwegian work-inclusion enterprise (ideell arbeidsinkluderingsbedrift) headquartered in Rognan, Saltdal Kommune, owned by Saltdal Kommune (51.02%), Nord-Norges Diakonistiftelse (30.53%), and Nordland Fylkeskommune (18.45%). The company operates three program lines funded by NAV, municipalities, and county authorities — Arbeidsforberedende trening (AFT) work preparation training, Varig tilrettelagt arbeid (VTA) permanent adapted work (with 21 places), and student practice placements — alongside a multi-material manufacturing operation. Its technical footprint includes three-axis and five-axis CNC milling (Multican and Geiss), nine injection molding machines, six vacuum forming machines, and metalworking/welding equipment, all housed in dedicated Plastic, Metal, Big Bag, Activity, Service, and Canteen departments.

The commercial product portfolio spans surveying supplies (officially approved boundary markers, where VAP is North Norway's sole supplier), outdoor and camping accessories (Caravan Slider), workplace equipment (Glove Dryer, work clothing with logo printing/embroidery), agricultural products (Plant Boxes), sports infrastructure (Trail Dividers), signage (Trail Signs), maritime safety (Rescue Ladders), and injection-molded and vacuum-formed products delivered nationwide and, in some cases, internationally and to the UN through Fiskars Norge AS. Pricing is unit-based and publicly disclosed only for boundary markers (ranging from NOK 12 for wedges to NOK 1,212 for hammers); most other products are quoted on direct contact with 14-day credit terms and 12% default interest. The Service department additionally delivers carpentry, maintenance, caretaking, and equipment repair to municipalities (Saltdal Kommune, Sametinget, Salten Museum, Statsforvalteren i Nordland) and industrial customers (Nexans). Channels are direct sales from the Rognan facility plus a reseller relationship through Kalido in Røkland; marketing is largely organic via Facebook, Instagram, website, and earned media coverage in NRK and Saltenposten.

VAP earns revenue from three streams: unit-priced product manufacturing sales, professional services (carpentry, maintenance, repair, caretaking), and recurring subsidies tied to its social enterprise mandate through NAV-funded AFT/VTA programs and practice-placement arrangements. Reported outcomes include a 50% transition rate of AFT participants into ordinary employment (per a 2019 NRK Radio segment) and a 50-year-plus operating history. VAP is governed by a board chaired by Terje Gustavsen, with Dagfinn Bendixen as Administrerende Direktør (CEO) and Rita Edvardsen as Økonomisjef (CFO); any operating surplus is contractually reinvested into operations and participants.

Name

Vev-Al-Plast

Legal name

Vev-Al-Plast AS

Website

https://vap.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vev-Al-Plast AS is a Norwegian work-inclusion social enterprise in Rognan that manufactures plastic, metal, and wood products (including North Norway's only officially approved boundary markers) while delivering NAV-funded AFT and VTA employment programs and student practice placements, serving government, industrial, and consumer customers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial plastic and metal manufacturing

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Conduit & Raceway Systems (PVC/HDPE) (IMANADAC)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Work inclusion services
• Vacuum forming products
• Approved boundary markers
• Vocational rehabilitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rognan

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Manufacturing Sales: Sale of manufactured products including plastic items (plant boxes, glove dryers, caravan sliders), metal products (boundary markers, rescue ladders, cable crossings, caravan sliders), wood products (tables, benches, signs), and work clothing. Products sold to businesses, municipalities, and private individuals.
2. Services: Carpentry and maintenance services, vehicle and equipment repair, caretaking services for private and commercial customers, and skilled trades services.
3. Social Enterprise Subsidies: Operating as a work inclusion enterprise owned by Saltdal Kommune (51.02%), Nord-Norges Diakonistiftelse (30.53%), and Nordland Fylkeskommune (18.45%). Profits are reinvested into operations for participants. Revenue from government-subsidized work training programs (AFT, VTA) and practice placements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vev-Al-Plast AS manufactures plastic, metal, and wood products including boundary markers, rescue ladders, cable crossings, bulk bags, caravan sliders, plant boxes, work clothing, and custom injection-molded components. The company also operates work inclusion programs (AFT and VTA) and provides carpentry, maintenance, and caretaking services, combining production activities with vocational rehabilitation for individuals facing employment barriers.

Product overview

Vev-Al-Plast (VAP) is a work integration enterprise that produces a diverse portfolio of physical products across multiple categories. Their offerings include camping accessories (Caravan Slider), surveying equipment (Grensemerker/Boundary Markers - Nord-Norge's only approved supplier), maritime safety products (Rescue Ladder), work equipment (Glove Dryers, Work Clothing), agricultural products (Plant Boxes), sports/recreational equipment (Trail Dividers), signage (Trail Signs), and furniture (Tables, Benches). Production capabilities include injection molding, vacuum forming, metalworking, welding, and textile work. The company operates six main departments: Activity, Canteen, Metal, Plastic, Bulk Bag, and Service departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caravanrulle (Caravan Slider) A practical accessory that helps maneuver a camping caravan close to tent awnings, saving time and effort on campsites. Target customers: private consumers and recreational vehicle users.
• Grensemerker (Boundary Markers) Officially approved boundary markers including mountain markers, soil markers, moraine markers, and bog markers used by cadastral authorities to mark property boundaries. VAP is the only supplier in Northern Norway and one of only four suppliers nationally. Target customers: cadastral authorities and surveying professionals.
• Hansketørker (Glove Dryer) A wall-mounted glove dryer with 12 tubes accommodating 6 pairs of gloves simultaneously, designed for drying work gloves in demanding industrial and workplace environments. Target customers: industrial workplaces and facilities requiring glove drying solutions.
• Plantekasser (Plant Boxes) Self-draining plant boxes designed to be embedded in soil, maximizing rainwater and irrigation water utilization. Suitable for gravesites and irregular maintenance areas. Target customers: municipalities, cemeteries, and gardening customers.
• Løypeskiller (Trail Dividers) Trail dividers used in ski stadiums, roller ski stadiums, artificial turf fields, sports halls, and athletics facilities. Available in three sizes with optional advertising print. Target customers: sports facilities and event organizers.
• Redningsstige (Rescue Ladder) A 140 cm rescue ladder designed for piers, made of powder-coated seawater-resistant aluminum with acid-resistant fittings and a zinc anode for corrosion protection. Target customers: harbor authorities, marinas, and waterfront facility operators.
• Turskilt (Trail Signs) Approved outdoor trail signs made of powder-coated aluminum with mounted text foil, designed to withstand weather conditions. Custom information boards also offered. Target customers: municipalities, hiking organizations, and outdoor recreation operators.
• Arbeidsklær (Work Clothing) Work and leisure clothing including robust work jackets, pants, t-shirts, and fleece sweaters designed for northern Norwegian climate conditions. Logo printing and embroidery services available for branded workwear. Target customers: businesses needing employee workwear and private consumers.
• Sprøytestøpte produkter (Injection Molded Products) Custom injection molded plastic products produced using nine injection molding machines, delivered to industrial companies throughout Norway and to the United Nations through Fiskars Norge AS. Includes consultation, product development, and production runs. Target customers: industrial customers and large institutional buyers.
• Vakuumformede produkter (Vacuum Formed Products) Vacuum formed plastic products produced using six vacuum forming machines, with capabilities for consultation, product development, and production in small and large series including rapid prototyping. Sold both nationally and internationally. Target customers: industrial buyers needing custom plastic parts.
• Storsekker (Bulk Bags) Bulk bags and packaging solutions for the food industry, specially adapted to meet high demands for strength and durability. Produced under the company's Emballasjekonvensjonen (Packaging Convention) membership. Target customers: food industry packaging buyers.
• Kabelkryss (Cable Crossings) Cable crossings used by power companies as components in electrical installations and infrastructure. Target customers: power companies and electrical infrastructure operators.
• Arbeidsforberedende trening (AFT - Work Preparation Training) A structured 1-year work preparation training program (with possible extension up to 1 additional year) that helps participants map out their employment or education opportunities. Funded through NAV and municipal partnerships. Target customers: NAV, municipalities, county authorities, and participants with barriers to employment.
• Varig tilrettelagt arbeid (VTA - Permanent Adapted Work) Permanent adapted work program providing a safe and supportive work environment where participants can develop skills, acquire knowledge, and build friendships. VAP offers 21 VTA places. Target customers: NAV, municipalities, county authorities, and individuals requiring permanent adapted employment.
• Praksisplasser for elever (Student Practice Placements) Practice placements offered 1-2 days per week for students in both middle school (ungdomsskole) and upper secondary school (videregående skole), providing professional safety and new skills as a pathway into working life. Target customers: schools and students.
• Carpentry, Maintenance, and Caretaking Services Service department delivers carpentry, maintenance, caretaking, vehicle and equipment repair, and skilled trades services to private customers, commercial clients, and government entities. Target customers: municipalities (Saltdal Kommune, Sametinget), churches (Saltdal Kirke), museums (Salten Museum), and private clients.
• Wood Products (Tables, Benches, Firewood, Firelighters, Wall Decor) Wood products including custom-made tables and benches, campfire areas, transport crates for industry, dry birch firewood (with home delivery), sustainable firelighters made from old newspapers and melted stearin, and wall decor with classic motifs. Target customers: businesses, municipalities, and private consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% of participants in residential and work training go into ordinary employment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiftelsen RIBOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing unique 24/7 follow-up for youth from Nordland, Troms and Finnmark. VAP handles work/AET measures while RIBO provides housing and treatment services. This collaboration was featured in NRK's popular program 'Helene sjekker inn'. The model has been the subject of research by NTNU.
• NAVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAV refers participants to VAP for Work Preparation Training (AFT) and Permanent Adapted Work (VTA). NAV sends orders/requests on behalf of individuals seeking placement in work inclusion programs.
• Local Businesses (Practice Placement Partners)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVarious local businesses host practice placements for VAP participants, providing real work environment experience. Offers exposure to different industries and job opportunities.
• EmballasjekonvensjonenminorOthersMembership in the packaging convention, which is relevant for the big bag and packaging production for the food industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stendi AS: Stendi is one of Norway's largest providers of care services and work inclusion programs, including sheltered employment for participants with varied needs. Comparable to VAP as a Norwegian work inclusion operator with a government-contracted revenue base, NAV referrals, and a similar social-mission orientation.
• Fretex Norge: Fretex Norge is a Norwegian work inclusion enterprise focused on reuse, recycling, and retail, owned by Kirkens Bymisjon. Comparable to VAP as a Norwegian work inclusion social enterprise combining a social mission with product sales, services, and a decentralized operating model across the country.
• Humana Norge: Humana is a Nordic care and work inclusion company with Norwegian operations providing vocational rehabilitation, adapted employment, and social services. Comparable to VAP as a Nordic work inclusion enterprise with government-funded programs and a similar participant employment model, though at considerably larger scale.
• Attende AS: Attende AS is a major Norwegian work inclusion enterprise providing sheltered employment and vocational rehabilitation across multiple manufacturing and service lines, owned by Norwegian municipalities. Directly comparable to VAP as a Norwegian work inclusion enterprise with similar mission, government-contracted revenue model, and multi-department manufacturing operations.

Broad incumbents

• BEWI ASA: BEWI is a Nordic plastic packaging and insulation manufacturer with significant Norwegian operations using injection molding and extrusion. Comparable to VAP as a Norwegian plastic manufacturer using overlapping production technologies (injection molding), though at much larger scale and focused on packaging/insulation rather than VAP's diversified specialty products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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