What RingAlm does

RingAlm AS is a Norwegian wood-processing company founded in 1999 that refines locally sourced spruce (gran) and pine (furu) into exterior cladding panels (kledning), construction timber (konstruksjonsvirke or K-virke), and factory-finished building products. The company operates two production sites — the main plant in Næroset, Ringsaker municipality, and a second facility in Nordkisa (Romerike) — collectively housing sawmill, planing, and a modern surface-treatment plant. Its cladding portfolio spans 14 traditional Norwegian profiles, including multiple Dobbelfals variants (28°, 60°, 60° med spor, 60° med staff, rett, rett med spor, tett), Rektangulær, Perlestaff, Sveitser, Lillehammer, Skråskåret (Weatherboard), Engerdal, and Buer; K-virke is offered in CU-impregnated, untreated (Hvit), planed/adjusted, finger-jointed, length-grouped (LP), and formwork variants.

The company's Proffmalt sub-brand delivers factory-pre-finished cladding coated with Teknos water-based paints (Teknol 1410 rot protection, Teknol 3881 primer, Nordica EKO 3894 topcoat), carrying a 10-year warranty on paint film durability. All timber is sourced from PEFC-certified forests with full traceability to origin. RingAlm sells exclusively through third-party Norwegian building-supply retailers — including national chains such as XL BYGG, Byggmakker, Montér, MAXBO, Neumann, Byggtorget, and COOP BYGGMIX, plus regional dealers Løten Bygdesag and Fron Trelast — generating one-time product-sale revenue across varying price points by species, profile, treatment level, and dimension. There are no direct-to-consumer or online sales channels; the company website serves as a product and dealer-locator resource rather than a transaction platform. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set at the dealer level, with NOBB (Norwegian product database) numbers registered per variant. Customer segments are primarily Norwegian residential builders/homeowners (cladding for new builds, renovations, heritage restoration) and professional contractors requiring CU-impregnated structural timber for outdoor use. The company is privately held (RingAlm AS, Norwegian private limited company), with no disclosed ownership, funding, or M&A activity in the available data.

Name

RingAlm

Legal name

RingAlm AS

Website

https://ringalm.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RingAlm AS is a Norwegian wood-processing company that converts locally sourced PEFC-certified spruce and pine into exterior cladding, construction timber, and factory-finished Proffmalt products, selling exclusively through nationwide Norwegian building-supply retailers serving residential builders, homeowners, and contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Products and Building Materials

NAICS

Sawmills (321113), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912), Wood Preservation (321114)

SIC

Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Siding, Cladding & Exterior Wood Profiles (IMADADAH), Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE), Treated Wood & Preserved Timber Products (IMADADAE)

Keywords

• Timber processing
• Exterior cladding
• Construction timber
• Wood manufacturing
• Factory-finished cladding

Headquarters

HQ city

Næroset

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Timber and building products sales: RingAlm generates revenue by processing and selling timber-based building products — exterior cladding (kledning) in various profiles (Dobbelfals, Rektangulær, Perlestaff, Sveitser, etc.), construction timber (K-virke) in treated and untreated grades, and factory-finished Proffmalt cladding. Products are sold through a network of Norwegian building material retailers. Revenue is derived from one-time product sales at varying price points depending on wood species, profile, treatment level, and dimensions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RingAlm processes locally sourced Norwegian spruce (gran) and pine (furu) into exterior cladding (kledning) in 14+ traditional profiles, construction timber (konstruksjonsvirke) in treated and untreated grades, and the Proffmalt sub-brand of factory-finished pre-painted cladding coated with Teknos water-based paints and backed by a 10-year warranty.

Product overview

RingAlm is a Norwegian timber processing company that converts local quality timber into exterior cladding (kledning), construction timber (konstruksjonsvirke), and Proffmalt (pre-finished painted products). The core product portfolio includes 14 distinct cladding styles (Dobbelfals series in multiple variants, Rektangulær, Perlestaff, Sveitser, Lillehammer, Skråskåret, Engerdal, and Buer), construction timber in both copper-impregnated (CU-IMP) and untreated white variants (including finger-jointed, adjusted, and various processed forms like underpanel and water boards), and the Proffmalt sub-brand offering factory-pre-finished cladding with Teknos coatings and a 10-year warranty. All products are made from spruce (gran) or pine (furu) sourced from PEFC-certified forests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dobbelfals 28° Cladding Classic double-falchion cladding with a 28-degree angled edge on one side, typically installed horizontally. Made from Norwegian spruce (gran) with various treatment options, sold through building materials dealers for residential exterior use.
• Dobbelfals 60° Cladding Elegant and widely used cladding with a 60-degree angled edge on one side and perpendicular on the other; typically installed horizontally for residential and heritage restoration use.
• Dobbelfals 60° med spor Cladding Variant of Dobbelfals 60° with a center groove that creates the appearance of narrower cladding boards; installed horizontally.
• Dobbelfals 60° med staff Cladding Evolution of Dobbelfals 60° with one side at 60 degrees and a half-staff on the other side; installed horizontally.
• Dobbelfals rett Cladding Vertical cladding with both sides planed perpendicular, creating a 10mm groove between boards during installation.
• Dobbelfals rett med spor Cladding Evolution of Dobbelfals rett with a center groove creating the impression of narrower cladding; installed vertically.
• Dobbelfals tett (Låvepanel) Cladding Cladding with perpendicular sides creating a completely tight wall without grooves or shadows, often called 'låvepanel' (barn panel).
• Rektangulær Cladding (Tømmermannskledning) The most common vertical cladding style, also called 'tømmermannskledning' (carpenter cladding), in use since the 1600s; installed as top and bottom boards.
• Perlestaff Cladding Cladding with a large pearl (half-staff) on one side, creating a soft and delicate appearance.
• Sveitser (Rundfas) Cladding Delicate cladding with a half-staff on one side, also called 'rundfas'; installed vertically.
• Lillehammer Cladding Cladding with half-staff on both sides, creating a significantly profiled appearance; installed vertically.
• Skråskåret (Weatherboard) Cladding Horizontal cladding also called 'vestlandspanel', commonly used in coastal areas from 1950–1970, with boards of different widths on both sides.
• Engerdal Cladding A wide, falchioned cladding that creates a solid and beautiful appearance; can be installed vertically or horizontally.
• Buer Cladding Classic and elegant profile where shadow forms between boards with angled edges on both sides; installed vertically or horizontally.
• Konstruksjonsvirke CU-IMP Copper-impregnated construction timber (pine) for outdoor use; increases durability and protects against insects and rot. Used for posts, rafters, and terraces.
• Konstruksjonsvirke Hvit Untreated white construction timber in spruce and pine for various indoor and outdoor construction applications.
• Justert Konstruksjonsvirke Planed and adjusted construction timber in various dimensions for construction purposes.
• Justert Konstruksjonsvirke LP Length-grouped planed construction timber produced and stocked when raw material is available.
• Fingerskjøtt Konstruksjonsvirke CU-IMP Finger-jointed construction timber with enhanced strength properties and copper impregnation for outdoor use.
• Underpanel (Rupanel) Under-panel/breather board for exterior wall applications.
• Vannbrett (Water Boards) Water boards for window sills and moisture protection on building exteriors.
• Justert Forskaling Adjusted/formwork boards for concrete formwork applications on construction sites.
• Rekker og Lekter Battens and purlins for roof and wall construction, available in various dimensions.
• Proffmalt Factory-Finished Cladding Factory-finished cladding pre-painted with Teknos water-based paint system (Teknol 1410 rot protection, Teknol 3881 primer, Nordica EKO 3894 topcoat, and Akrylin semi-matt paint). Made from Class 1 spruce (gran) with a 10-year warranty against paint film failure. Sold as a sub-brand across the full cladding range.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year warranty on Proffmalt paint film — homeowners do not need to repaint for 10 years when following Teknos usage and storage instructions.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• XL BYGGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXL BYGG is a Norwegian building materials cooperative chain with nationwide coverage. RingAlm products are sold through this channel partner.
• ByggmakkermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorByggmakker is a national Norwegian building materials chain. RingAlm products are distributed through Byggmakker stores.
• MontérmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMontér is a Norwegian building materials chain operating across Norway. RingAlm distributes its cladding and timber products through Montér.
• MAXBOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAXBO is a Norwegian building materials chain. RingAlm products are available through MAXBO stores.
• NeumannmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeumann is a Norwegian building materials chain. RingAlm distributes its products through Neumann.
• ByggtorgetmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorByggtorget is a Norwegian building materials cooperative. RingAlm products are sold through this channel.
• COOP BYGGMIXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCOOP BYGGMIX is COOP Norway's building materials brand. RingAlm distributes timber and cladding products through this channel.
• Løten BygdesagminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLøten Bygdesag is a local/regional building materials retailer in the Hedmark region near RingAlm's Næroset facility.
• Fron TrelastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFron Trelast is a regional timber and building materials retailer in the Innlandet region of Norway.
• TeknoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeknos is a Finnish paints and coatings company. RingAlm's Proffmalt factory-finished cladding uses Teknos water-based products: Teknol 1410 (rot protection), Teknol 3881 (primer), Nordica EKO 3894 (topcoat), and Akrylin semi-matt paint. Teknos provides a 10-year warranty on paint film durability for Proffmalt products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moelven: Moelven is Norway's largest integrated sawmill and wood-building-products group, producing sawn timber, planed goods, cladding and treated wood for the same Norwegian building-materials dealer channels. RingAlm competes directly with Moelven on the same retailer shelves (XL BYGG, Byggmakker, etc.) and similar spruce/pine cladding and construction-timber categories, but at a much smaller scale.
• Lövenskjold: Lövenskjold is a Norwegian forestry and timber conglomerate with sawmilling, timber trading, and property operations. Comparable to RingAlm in core raw-timber sourcing and Norwegian market focus, though operating at substantially larger scale and with broader downstream integration.
• Byggma: Byggma ASA is a Norwegian building-materials manufacturer producing wood-based panels, cladding, and interior products, including the brands Huntonit, Fibo-Trespo and Forestia. Byggma competes with RingAlm in the Norwegian wood-panel and cladding categories with overlapping dealer distribution.
• Talgø MøreTre: Talgø MøreTre is a Norwegian wood products manufacturer producing exterior cladding, interior panels, and construction timber for the Norwegian market. RingAlm and Talgø are direct competitors in Norwegian spruce cladding — both serving residential builders and homeowners through the same national dealer network.

Broad incumbents

• SCA: SCA is one of Europe's largest private forest owners with a Wood-supply division producing sawn timber and wood products. Comparable to RingAlm's commodity sawmilling component at vastly larger scale, but as part of a diversified forest-ownership, pulp, and paper business.
• Holmen: Holmen is a Swedish forest-products company operating sawmills, glulam production (Martinsons), and building components. Comparable to RingAlm on spruce structural timber and engineered wood, though Holmen operates as a diversified forest-and-energy group rather than a focused cladding supplier.
• Stora Enso: Stora Enso is a major Nordic forest-products group with significant building-solutions operations including sawn timber, wood components, and cladding across Europe. A broad incumbent: it overlaps with RingAlm on sawn construction timber and cladding products, but as part of a much larger pulp, paper, packaging, and building-solutions portfolio rather than as a focused Norwegian cladding specialist.

Regional players

• Vida (Vida Group): Vida is one of Sweden's largest sawmill groups producing spruce and pine sawn timber, planed products, and further-processed wood components. Comparable in product mix and raw-material base to RingAlm, but with significant scale advantages in sourcing, production, and Nordic distribution.
• Setra Group: Setra Group is a Swedish wood-products company producing sawn softwood, planed goods, and further-processed components for the Nordic and European markets. Its product range and spruce-based raw-material base make it a strong product-mix comparable to RingAlm, though it primarily serves customers across Sweden rather than Norway.
• Bergs Timber: Bergs Timber is a Swedish sawmill group producing sawn and planed softwood products primarily for the Nordic and European markets. Offers a comparable product mix (sawn timber, planed goods, further-processed wood) to RingAlm but at much larger scale, primarily serving customers in Sweden and export markets rather than Norway.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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