What Viftrup Jespersen does

Viftrup Jespersen A/S is an authorized Danish electrical contractor (Aut. El-installatør) founded in 1930 and operating from two offices in Videbæk (headquarters) and Ulfborg in West Jutland. The firm is owned by Anders Elkjær, an automation technician and marine engineer with prior experience at Arla Foods and Mærsk Oil, and employs approximately 60 skilled staff organized around an apprenticeship pipeline. Service delivery spans five horizontal customer segments — private homeowners, agricultural operations, commercial businesses (including housing associations and public buildings), industrial facilities, and utility companies — across the Ringkøbing-Skjern, Holstebro, and Herning Kommune municipalities, with larger fiber-infrastructure projects executed throughout Jutland.

The technology stack centers on licensed electrical installation supplemented by industrial automation (custom-built PLC/HMI control panels and combined control/power panels manufactured in-house, plus CTS building automation using open communication protocols), structured data cabling (CommScope ND&I certified with 25-year warranty backing), and underground infrastructure capability via owned fiber-blowing vehicles and directional boring equipment. Agricultural specialization includes ventilation, feed production, milking, irrigation (GSM- and smartphone-controlled), and LED lighting systems, while residential offerings cover IHC/SmartHouse integration and heat pumps (air/air, air/water, geothermal).

Revenue mechanics are a mix of one-time project installations (quote-based, with fixed per-meter rates for cable/fiber work) and recurring service/maintenance contracts including emergency response. Go-to-market is direct-to-customer via phone and website contact forms, with a guaranteed three-business-day response commitment and no intermediary channels. The firm holds CommScope ND&I certification and partnerships with HikVision and SecVision for surveillance solutions.

Name

Viftrup Jespersen

Legal name

Viftrup Jespersen A/S

Website

https://viftrup.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Viftrup Jespersen A/S is a 90+ year-old authorized Danish electrical contractor (~60 staff, Videbæk/Ulfborg) delivering installation, automation, fiber, and structured-cabling services to private, agricultural, commercial, industrial, and utility customers across Central and West Jutland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecom, SCADA & OPGW/Fiber Integration for T&D Projects (EUAEABAG)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Industrial automation solutions
• Fiber network installation
• Agricultural electrical systems
• Building automation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Videbæk

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: One-time project-based electrical installation work for private, agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers including new installations, modifications, and upgrades
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service and maintenance to ensure smooth operations, including quick emergency response for minimizing downtime
3. Utility Infrastructure Installation: Trenching and burial of high and low voltage cables and fiber optic cables for utility companies and municipalities, based on fixed per-meter pricing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Viftrup Jespersen A/S is an authorized Danish electrical contractor operating since 1930, delivering electrical installation, automation, fiber/cable infrastructure, and maintenance services to private homeowners, agricultural operations, commercial businesses, industrial facilities, and utility companies across central and western Jutland, Denmark. The company offers specialized services including industrial automation (PLC/HMI, control panels, CTS systems), agricultural automation (feed production, ventilation, irrigation, milking), fiber optic and high/low voltage cable installation, network infrastructure, and access control/surveillance systems.

Product overview

Viftrup Jespersen A/S is an authorized electrical contractor operating since 1930, offering a unified portfolio of electrical installation and automation services across four main segments: private residential, agricultural/farming, commercial/business, and industrial. The core offering centers on licensed electrical installation work, supplemented by specialized divisions including industrial automation (PLC/HMI control panels, CTS systems), network infrastructure (CommScope-certified structured cabling), fiber and cable installation services, building automation, and agricultural technology systems. Services are delivered by approximately 60 employees across two locations in Videbæk and Ulfborg, serving customers throughout Ringkøbing-Skjern, Holstebro, and Herning municipalities in Central and West Jutland, Denmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Authorized Electrical Installation Services Authorized electrical installation services covering new installations, modifications, troubleshooting, and maintenance for private, agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers across Central and Western Jutland, Denmark.
• Industrial Automation Solutions Industrial automation services including PLC/HMI programming, custom control panel manufacturing, SCADA solutions, and integration with machine systems for industrial production facilities.
• CTS Building Automation Systems (Central Tilstandskontrol og Styring) Central monitoring and control systems for HVAC, climate, cooling, and other technical building installations, based on open communication protocols enabling integration with existing CTS systems.
• Network Installation Services PDS structured cabling, UTP, STP, and fiber optic network solutions providing stable, future-proof IT infrastructure for businesses, with CommScope ND&I certification enabling 25-year system warranty.
• Fiber Network Installation Installation of fiber optic cables for broadband connectivity across Jutland, including plowing of fiber tubes, blowing fiber into tubes using own equipment, land surveying, and setup of fiber distribution cabinets and wells.
• Cable Infrastructure Installation Installation of high and low voltage power cables, fiber optic cables, telephone cables, PEX pipes, and ground heat systems through plowing and directional drilling methods for utility companies and municipalities.
• Custom Control Panel Manufacturing Custom-built control panels and combined control-power panels for industrial automation, with dynamic adjustment capabilities for machinery and building installations.
• Agricultural Electrical Installations Specialized electrical installations for farming operations including feed production systems, ventilation systems for chicken, cattle, and pig barns, irrigation systems, milking equipment, and LED lighting solutions.
• Commercial Building Installation Integrated building management systems combining heating, ventilation, lighting, security alarms, and video surveillance under a single intelligent control platform for commercial enterprises.
• Access Control and Surveillance Complete business surveillance solutions including IP cameras, NVR systems, remote monitoring, and access control installation and configuration using HikVision and SecVision products.
• Residential Electrical Installation Full-service electrical installation for private homes including new construction and renovations, offering energy-efficient solutions at competitive prices.
• Heat Pump Installation Air-to-air and air-to-water heat pump installation services for residential properties.
• Electrical Documentation Services Electrical documentation services ensuring installations meet prescribed regulations and directives, including complete numbering of conductors, cables, and components using specialized CAD programs.
• Service and Maintenance Contracts Ongoing service and maintenance contracts to ensure smooth operations, including quick emergency response for minimizing downtime across all customer segments.

Quantifiable outcome

• LED lighting solutions have reduced electricity consumption by one-third for pig producers

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CommScope (formerly TE Connectivity)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified ND&I (Network Design & Installation) installer for CommScope, authorized to offer 25-year system and performance warranty on AMP NETCONNECT installations. This certification covers copper and fiber data cabling solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• NKT: Danish-headquartered manufacturer of high and low voltage power cables and fiber optic solutions. As a primary cable supplier to Viftrup's trenching and cable burial projects, NKT is an enabling ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same Danish utility infrastructure value chain.
• Aarsleff: Danish infrastructure contractor specializing in foundation, marine, and cable/pipe installation work. Comparable to Viftrup in utility infrastructure trenching and underground cable installation, though typically operating at much larger scale on major infrastructure projects.
• MT Højgaard: Major Danish construction contractor delivering civil, building, and infrastructure projects. While not a direct electrical contractor peer, MT Højgaard frequently engages electrical subcontractors and competes for the same industrial and utility project pipeline that Viftrup serves.

Direct peers

• Lindpro: Danish electrical contractor focused on installation, automation, and service across industrial, commercial, and infrastructure customers. Closely comparable in offering mix and segment coverage to Viftrup, with PLC/automation, fiber, and structured cabling capability overlap.
• El:Con: Danish electrical contractor providing installation, service, and automation to private, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. Directly comparable service portfolio and customer segments to Viftrup, with a similar model of multi-segment electrical contracting across Denmark.
• Kemp & Lauritzen: Established Danish electrical contractor delivering installation, service, and automation across residential, commercial, and industrial segments. Comparable to Viftrup in service breadth and customer-type mix, with a broader geographic footprint and larger headcount in the same Danish market.
• Wicotec Kirkmister: Danish electrical and technical installation contractor serving industrial, infrastructure, and commercial customers with automation, fiber, and cable installation services. Overlaps with Viftrup on fiber/utility infrastructure work and industrial automation, with a larger scale and more infrastructure-heavy project mix.

Broad incumbents

• Caverion Denmark: Nordic technical building solutions provider delivering installation, maintenance, and digital services for buildings, industry, and infrastructure. Overlaps with Viftrup on building automation (CTS), electrical installations, and industrial maintenance but at substantially larger scale across the Nordics.
• NCC Industry Denmark: Danish division of the Nordic construction group, active in infrastructure and technical installations including cable laying, asphalt, and electrical works for road and utility projects. Adjacent to Viftrup's utility trenching and directional boring work, but operating at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Bravida Denmark: Danish arm of the large Nordic multi-technical service provider, offering electrical, heating & plumbing, and HVAC services across commercial, industrial, and public sectors. Overlaps with Viftrup's electrical installation and service offerings but operates at significantly larger scale as a broad incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Viftrup.dk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/viftrup-jespersen-a-s

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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