4Test
4Test AS is a Norwegian authorized distributor of test and measurement instruments, serving Norwegian industrial customers in aerospace, defence, communications, energy, and electronics with Keysight and 20+ partner manufacturer products plus calibration, rental, and repair services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersHøvik, Norway
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What 4Test does
4Test AS is a privately held Norwegian distributor and technology partner of test and measurement instruments, headquartered in Høvik, Norway. The company serves as the authorized distributor for Keysight Technologies in Norway and maintains active distribution relationships with more than 20 international manufacturers including Rohde & Schwarz, FLIR, ITECH, Siglent, Hioki, GW-INSTEK, Safran Trusted 4D, ETS Lindgren, Raditeq, Micsig, Omicron Lab, Tabor, Powerside, EMZER, Fotric, and Haefely. Its roots trace to HP's first Norwegian office in 1967, continuing through Agilent to Keysight; the current entity was established in 2002 by four former HP/Agilent employees.
The company operates a comprehensive product portfolio organized into 14 online categories spanning timing and synchronization, oscilloscopes (handheld to 110 GHz), general instruments, power and energy (including battery test and grid simulators), RF/microwave solutions, EMC testing equipment, thermography cameras, software solutions, PXI/modular instruments, and network/digital transmission tools. The portfolio is offered alongside calibration and repair services (delivered in collaboration with Keysight's European service center in Böblingen, Germany), equipment rental and leasing, and a used/demo equipment program offering 20-50% discounts. Sales are conducted through technically trained direct sales personnel for enterprise accounts and an e-commerce storefront at 4test.no for SMB and self-service buyers.
4Test generates revenue from four streams: new hardware sales, professional services (calibration, repair, training, consultancy), managed services (equipment rental and leasing), and used/demo equipment resales. Pricing is quoted in Norwegian Krone (NOK) excluding VAT and exposed to EUR/NOK currency fluctuations. The business operates exclusively within Norway, serves verticals including aerospace and defence, robotics, communication systems, IoT, 5G, autonomous transport, energy efficiency, electrification, and electronics manufacturing, and supports education programs at NTNU. Between 2019 and 2021 the founding owners retired and a new management team took over; as of 2024 the company shares its daily manager with sister firm Altoo in Denmark. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees.
4Test firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 4Test
- Legal name
- 4Test AS
- Website
- https://4test.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- 4Test AS is a Norwegian authorized distributor of test and measurement instruments, serving Norwegian industrial customers in aerospace, defence, communications, energy, and electronics with Keysight and 20+ partner manufacturer products plus calibration, rental, and repair services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
4Test industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electronic Test and Measurement Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)
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Where 4Test is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Høvik
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
4Test business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Test and Measurement Instruments Sales: Sale of hardware test and measurement instruments including oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, EMC equipment, and related accessories from brands like Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, Siglent, ITECH, FLIR, and others.
- Service and Support: Calibration and repair services for test equipment, conducted in collaboration with Keysight's European service center in Böblingen, Germany. Training and consultancy services provided to customers.
- Equipment Rental and Leasing: Rental and leasing services for test and measurement equipment, providing customers flexible access to instruments without full capital purchase.
- Used and Demo Equipment Sales: Sale of demo and used equipment at discounted prices, offering customers lower-cost alternatives while providing market for existing inventory.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | New Equipment Sales |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Demo Equipment Discounts |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Used Equipment Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
4Test product offering
Product offeringCore offering
4Test AS is an authorized distributor and technology partner for test and measurement instruments in Norway, primarily representing Keysight Technologies and over 20 other international manufacturers. The company sells electronic test instruments including oscilloscopes, power supplies, network analyzers, EMC test equipment, thermography cameras, and modular/PXI systems through a direct sales team and a 14-category e-commerce storefront. Beyond hardware resale, 4Test delivers calibration, repair, rental, training, and consultancy services across the equipment lifecycle.
Product overview
4Test is a Norwegian authorized distributor and technology partner of test and measurement instruments. The company operates as a comprehensive 'one-stop-shop' e-commerce platform offering a diverse portfolio of 14 major product categories across test and measurement domains. The portfolio includes Timing and Synchronization equipment (1342 items), Oscilloscopes (716 items) ranging from handheld to 110 GHz models, General instruments (1794 items) such as multimeters and analyzers, Power and Energy test solutions (1304 items) including power supplies and battery testers, RF/μW Solutions (341 items), EMC testing equipment (156 items), Thermography cameras (108 items), Software Solutions (426 items), PXI and Modular instruments (185 items), and Network/Digital Transmission test tools. Major brand partnerships include Keysight (as authorized distributor), Rohde & Schwarz, FLIR, ITECH, Hioki, Siglent, GW-INSTEK, Micsig, Tabor, Safran, Omicron, and others. The company provides sales, calibration, repair, rental, and training services alongside its product offerings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Test and Measurement Equipment Distribution
Companies that use 4Test
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
4Test technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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4Test partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.
- Keysight TechnologiescoreKeysight is 4Test's primary partner - authorized distributor and authorized technology partner in Norway. 4Test has roots dating back to HP's first Norwegian office in 1967, continuing through Agilent to current Keysight partnership. Employees receive same training as Keysight staff with startup training at HQ in Santa Rosa, California. The partnership includes calibration, repair, service, and training support.
- Rohde & Schwarzmajor4Test distributes Rohde & Schwarz test and measurement instruments in Norway, including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, and RF accessories.
- FLIR Systemsmajor4Test distributes FLIR thermal imaging cameras and thermography equipment in Norway.
- ITECHmajor4Test distributes ITECH power supplies, electronic loads, and power testing equipment in Norway.
- Siglent Technologiesmajor4Test distributes Siglent oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers in Norway.
- Hiokistandard4Test distributes Hioki handheld test products including digital multimeters, clamp meters, LCR meters, and power analyzers in Norway.
- GW-INSTEKstandard4Test distributes GW-INSTEK oscilloscopes, function generators, and EMI test solutions in Norway.
- Safran Trusted 4D (formerly Orolia Navigation & Timing)major4Test distributes Safran timing and synchronization equipment in Norway, serving aerospace and defense customers.
- ETS Lindgrenstandard4Test distributes ETS Lindgren EMC testing equipment, antenna test systems, and RF shielding solutions in Norway.
- Raditeqstandard4Test distributes Raditeq EMC solutions including RadiMation software, probes, GTEM cells, and related equipment.
- Micsigstandard4Test distributes Micsig handheld oscilloscopes and probes in Norway.
- Omicron Labstandard4Test distributes Omicron electronics testing and measurement equipment in Norway.
- Tabor Electronicsstandard4Test distributes Tabor signal generators, AWGs, and amplifiers including the DG2816 digital signal amplifier.
- Powersidestandard4Test distributes Powerside AC power analyzers in Norway.
- EMZERstandard4Test distributes EMZER EMI receivers and EMC testing equipment in Norway.
- Fotricstandard4Test distributes Fotric thermal imaging cameras in Norway.
- Haefelystandard4Test distributes Haefely high voltage test equipment for EMC and insulation testing.
- Altoo Denmarkcore4Test shares ownership and management with Altoo in Denmark. As of 2024, both companies share the same daily manager with an engineering background from Agilent Technologies in Europe and US.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
4Test competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- TestEquity: US-based authorized distributor and rental provider of test and measurement equipment, with a similar mix of new equipment sales, used/demo units, calibration services, and equipment rentals. Comparable to 4Test in business model, though serving the US market.
- Saelig Company: US-based specialist distributor of unique and high-tech test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, RF instruments, and EMC products. Comparable to 4Test in its multi-brand, technically-positioned catalog and education-customer emphasis.
- Altoo: Danish test and measurement equipment distributor that shares ownership and daily management with 4Test AS as of 2024. Operates as Keysight's authorized distributor in Denmark with a closely comparable product portfolio and customer profile to 4Test in Norway.
- Transcat: US-based provider of calibration services and test & measurement instrument distribution and rental. Highly comparable to 4Test across both the calibration services and instrument distribution revenue streams, though operating at significantly larger scale.
- TEquipment.net: Online-focused distributor of test and measurement instruments from multiple manufacturers (Tektronix, Fluke, Keysight, Rigol, etc.). Comparable to 4Test in multi-brand catalog and SMB/engineer customer base, though operating primarily in North America.
Broad incumbents
- Trescal: Global calibration services provider serving industrial customers across Europe and worldwide. Comparable to 4Test's calibration services revenue stream and overlaps in instrumentation distribution, though focused exclusively on services rather than multi-brand equipment sales.
- Conrad Electronic: German-based pan-European electronics distributor selling test and measurement instruments, tools, and components to industrial, educational, and prosumer customers. Comparable to 4Test in its multi-brand distribution model and emphasis on technical/semi-technical buyers.
- Farnell / element14: Global distributor of electronic components, test and measurement instruments, and industrial supplies serving engineers and industrial buyers across Europe and worldwide. Overlaps with 4Test across oscilloscopes, power supplies, and general test instrumentation, though at vastly greater scale and broader product breadth.
- RS Group (RS Components / RS Pro): UK-headquartered global distributor of industrial and electronic products, including test and measurement instrumentation, serving European industrial customers with a similar multi-brand catalog model. Operates at significantly larger scale than 4Test but with comparable channel structure.
- Distrelec (now part of element14/Farnell): Historically a leading European distributor of electronic components and test & measurement equipment (now operated under the Farnell/element14 brand). Comparable to 4Test in its focus on industrial test and measurement customers across European markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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4Test leadership team
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4Test funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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4Test M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about 4Test
What does 4Test do?
4Test AS is an authorized distributor and technology partner for test and measurement instruments in Norway, primarily representing Keysight Technologies and over 20 other international manufacturers. The company sells electronic test instruments including oscilloscopes, power supplies, network analyzers, EMC test equipment, thermography cameras, and modular/PXI systems through a direct sales team and a 14-category e-commerce storefront. Beyond hardware resale, 4Test delivers calibration, repair, rental, training, and consultancy services across the equipment lifecycle.
Is 4Test a public or private company?
4Test is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was 4Test founded?
4Test was founded in 2002. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is 4Test based?
4Test is headquartered in Høvik, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does 4Test make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Test and Measurement Instruments Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Support, equipment Rental and Leasing and used and Demo Equipment Sales.
Who are 4Test's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are TestEquity, Saelig Company, Altoo, Transcat and TEquipment.net. Broad incumbents are Trescal, Conrad Electronic, Farnell / element14, RS Group (RS Components / RS Pro) and Distrelec (now part of element14/Farnell).
Does 4Test have an API?
No public API is recorded for 4Test.
What industry is 4Test in?
4Test's product category is Electronic Test and Measurement Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAL, Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.