TotAl-gruppen
TotAl-gruppen is a Norwegian member-funded industrial network association in Raufoss serving approximately 50 small and medium-sized manufacturers in Innlandet county. It brokers access to R&D, funding, and cluster partners through a membership "toolbox," events, and an SMB-focused advocacy arena.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersRaufoss, Norway
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What TotAl-gruppen does
TotAl-gruppen is a Norwegian member-funded industrial network association headquartered in Raufoss Industripark, Innlandet county, operating as the common arena for small and medium-sized industrial companies in the regional ecosystem. Founded in 1998, the organization serves approximately 50 SMB member companies spanning machining, welding, assembly, electronics, additive manufacturing, and other manufacturing subsectors. Its core offering is the "verktøykassa" (toolbox) membership, which bundles access to curated R&D partners (SINTEF Manufacturing, MTNC), funding bodies (Innovasjon Norge, Enova, Eksfin, SIVA, the Research Council), education providers (NTNU, Fagskolen Innlandet, Læringsfabrikken), and industry-cluster leadership (NCE Manufacturing, Vaager Innovasjon).
The organization has no proprietary technology product; its digital surface is limited to a content website and a closed Facebook group launched in 2026 for member-to-member knowledge sharing. Revenue is generated through annual membership fees approved at the general assembly, supplemented by ecosystem-partner contributions. Distribution and growth are event-driven and community-led, relying on "bli kjent" (get-to-know) meetings, company visits, study trips (e.g., Elmia Subcontractor), fagseminar sessions, and the co-organized annual Industriprisen and Hedersprisen awards during Industridagene Innlandet.
TotAl-gruppen's corporate footprint includes a strategic spin-off, Total Defence Group (established 2018), which aggregates 21 SMBs and approximately 700 employees for defence-sector market positioning. The board, chaired by Tor Henning Molstad, completed a new strategy in 2025-2026 to clarify the network's identity and value proposition following increasing scope creep from its original mandate. Day-to-day operations are coordinated by Kari-Anne Haug. The organization is private, association-structured, and operates exclusively within Innlandet while generating national visibility for its members.
TotAl-gruppen firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TotAl-gruppen
- Legal name
- TotAl-gruppen AS
- Website
- https://total-gruppen.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- TotAl-gruppen is a Norwegian member-funded industrial network association in Raufoss serving approximately 50 small and medium-sized manufacturers in Innlandet county. It brokers access to R&D, funding, and cluster partners through a membership "toolbox," events, and an SMB-focused advocacy arena.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TotAl-gruppen industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Network / Industry Association Services
- NAICS
- Business Associations (813910)
- SIC
- Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Corporate Governance, Entity Management & Board Management (BPAEAPAL)
Keywords
Where TotAl-gruppen is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Raufoss
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
TotAl-gruppen business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Membership fees: TotAl-gruppen operates as a membership-based network organization. Member companies pay membership fees to access the 'verktøykassa' (toolkit) of services, resources, methods, and support schemes. The organization also receives contributions and support from ecosystem partners such as NCE Manufacturing and SIVA. The budget and membership fees are discussed at annual general assemblies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Standard membership for SMB industrial companies |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
TotAl-gruppen product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TotAl-gruppen is a membership-based network organization that serves as the common arena for SMB industrial companies in Innlandet, Norway. It provides a "verktøykassa" (toolkit) of services, resources, methods, and support schemes that connect member companies to R&D environments (SINTEF, NTNU, MTNC), funding bodies (Innovasjon Norge, Enova, Eksfin, SIVA), and larger industrial actors. The network facilitates competence sharing, collaboration between complementary companies, visibility, and collective advocacy for SMB interests in industrial policy.
Product overview
TotAl-gruppen is not a product company but a network organization serving as the common arena for SMB companies in Innlandet's industrial ecosystem. The organization offers membership-based services centered around a 'toolbox' (verktøykassa) that provides access to expertise, collaboration opportunities, funding connections, and ecosystem navigation. Additional services include competence and experience sharing platforms, collaboration facilitation between member companies, visibility and positioning support, and an influence/advocacy arena for industrial policy. The network recently launched a digital meeting platform via a closed Facebook group for professional discussions among members.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- TotAl-gruppen Membership (Verktøykassa) Membership in TotAl-gruppen providing access to a comprehensive 'toolkit' (verktøykassa) of services, resources, methods, and support schemes for SMB industrial companies. The toolkit includes access to expertise in technology, digitization, sustainability and markets; connections to R&D environments, funding bodies, and development arenas; support for identifying collaboration opportunities, development projects, and financing; and assistance navigating the industrial ecosystem.
Quantifiable outcome
- Nordic Additive Manufacturing achieved its first defence sector order after 5 years of ecosystem collaboration, reducing delivery times from over a year to weeks for critical components
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use TotAl-gruppen
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
TotAl-gruppen technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
TotAl-gruppen partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- NCE ManufacturingcoreNCE Manufacturing is the national cluster for goods-producing industry and a central stakeholder in TotAl-gruppens ecosystem. It provides a link between TotAl-gruppen and national industry policy, government relations, and broader industry initiatives. NCE Manufacturing's cluster leader Emma Østerbø is actively involved in TotAl-gruppens activities and events, presenting strategy and ecosystem priorities.
- Manufacturing Technology Norwegian Catapult Centre (MTNC)coreMTNC is the national catapult center for production technology, helping SMB companies develop, simulate and test production lines before full-scale production. It offers expertise, equipment and facilities within advanced production methods, automation and product development. TotAl-gruppen members gain access to MTNC's resources as part of the 'verktøykassa' (toolkit). MTNC's leader Emma Østerbø also serves as cluster leader for NCE Manufacturing.
- Vaager Innovasjon AScoreVaager is Innlandet's technology incubator, focused on technology for goods-producing industry and IT security. It provides programs for startups and SMBs, offering advice on finance, business strategy, market development, and product strategy, as well as access to national and international networks. Vaager is a co-founder of Total Defence Group alongside TotAl-gruppen.
- SINTEF Manufacturing AScoreSINTEF Manufacturing AS is a national competence center for goods production, delivering specialized expertise in automated production, technology management, value chain management, and materials technology. It is a key R&D partner accessible to TotAl-gruppen members through the ecosystem. SINTEF has been instrumental in supporting member companies like Nordic Additive Manufacturing with technology development and certification.
- Total Defence GroupcoreTotal Defence Group was established in 2018 as a collaboration between SMB companies working toward the defence market. It originated from TotAl-gruppen's initiative, with TotAl-gruppen and Vaager as co-founders. Today it is an independent company also owned by multiple SMB companies. It coordinates market efforts and positioning for defence sector engagement across 21 member companies.
- LæringsfabrikkencoreLæringsfabrikken serves as a common learning and competence arena where industry, education and technology meet. It plays a key role in recruitment, training and lifelong learning for TotAl-gruppen member companies. It collaborates with NAV, municipalities, and businesses on workforce development programs such as 'Grunnleggende industriell opplæring' (Basic Industrial Training).
- Innovasjon NorgecoreInnovasjon Norge is a key funding and development partner for SMB companies. It offers grants, loans, and guarantees that enable innovation, restructuring and growth. It is a regular presenter at TotAl-gruppen's 'Virkemiddeldagen' (Funding Day) events, helping members navigate the funding landscape through the 'toolkit'.
- EnovacoreEnova supports Norwegian businesses in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and promoting technology development. It offers support schemes for climate and energy projects in industry. Enova is part of the ecosystem's 'toolkit' accessible to TotAl-gruppen members.
- Eksfin (Export Finance Norway)coreEksfin provides state loans and guarantees to enable export and value creation across industries and companies of all sizes. It helps Norwegian companies compete globally by reducing risks in new contracts and projects. Regular presenter at TotAl-gruppen funding events.
- Forskningsrådet (Research Council of Norway)minorThe Research Council of Norway is a funding partner offering support for R&D projects in companies. It presents schemes such as Innovation Projects in the Business Sector (IP-N), SkatteFUNN, and Industrial PhDs at TotAl-gruppens events.
- SIVAcoreSIVA (Selskapet for industriell utvikling) is a key ecosystem orchestrator. It manages the catapult center program and incubators, and serves as secretariat for the strategy for goods-producing industry (involving Norsk Industri, Fellesforbundet and Styrke). SIVA's annual report features member companies of TotAl-gruppen.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TotAl-gruppen competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TotAl-gruppen social profiles
Digital presenceTotAl-gruppen financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TotAl-gruppen leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
TotAl-gruppen funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TotAl-gruppen M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TotAl-gruppen
What does TotAl-gruppen do?
TotAl-gruppen is a membership-based network organization that serves as the common arena for SMB industrial companies in Innlandet, Norway. It provides a "verktøykassa" (toolkit) of services, resources, methods, and support schemes that connect member companies to R&D environments (SINTEF, NTNU, MTNC), funding bodies (Innovasjon Norge, Enova, Eksfin, SIVA), and larger industrial actors. The network facilitates competence sharing, collaboration between complementary companies, visibility, and collective advocacy for SMB interests in industrial policy.
Is TotAl-gruppen a public or private company?
TotAl-gruppen is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was TotAl-gruppen founded?
TotAl-gruppen was founded in 1998. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is TotAl-gruppen based?
TotAl-gruppen is headquartered in Raufoss, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does TotAl-gruppen make money?
One revenue line is on record: membership fees.
Does TotAl-gruppen have an API?
No public API is recorded for TotAl-gruppen.
What industry is TotAl-gruppen in?
TotAl-gruppen's product category is Industrial Network / Industry Association Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAPAL, Corporate Governance, Entity Management & Board Management. Its NAICS code is 813910 and its SIC code is 8600.