RK Tekniske

What RK Tekniske does

RK Tekniske AS is a total technical contractor headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, founded in 1977 by Roald and Bjørg Kristensen and now led by the second generation (Rolf K. Kristensen). The company operates as the parent of a co-located group comprising RK Tekniske AS (refrigeration and energy), Akaso Elektro AS (electrical installation), and JBS Inneklima (indoor climate and ventilation), collectively employing approximately 60 people. Its primary offerings span four technical disciplines: refrigeration (specializing in CO₂ transcritical systems with heat recovery, with over 20 years of specialization), electrical installation, indoor climate/ventilation with building automation (SD-anlegg), and energy consulting including Enova support and EU taxonomy reporting. The customer base is concentrated in south Rogaland and serves the food industry (agriculture, grocery retail, cold storage logistics), commercial buildings, and renovation projects, with documented enterprise customers including Coop Extra Kverneland, Toyota Sørvest, D. Danielsen AS, Hjelseth, Bru Gard, and Fisketorget Stavanger.

The company's underlying technology stack centers on natural-refrigerant CO₂ (R744) systems with frequency-regulated compressors, pressure/temperature optimization, and continuous heat recovery, complemented by integrated building automation that enables remote monitoring and diagnostics. Technical capabilities include energy monitoring with zone-level consumption tracking, demand-controlled ventilation, and complete energy central installations combining heat pumps, solar panels, and building management. The company holds Miljøfyrtårn (Eco-Lighthouse) environmental certification and achieves CE marking on installed systems verified by Teknologisk Institutt.

RK Tekniske generates revenue through three streams: (1) project-based installation contracts for refrigeration, electrical, ventilation, and energy systems, (2) recurring service agreements (Serviceavtale) with dedicated technicians, 24/7 emergency hotline, preventive maintenance, and remote monitoring, and (3) professional energy consulting including audits, energy labeling, and Enova applications. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no public pricing. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting commercial and industrial customers in Rogaland, led by the CEO and a sales manager/energy advisor, supported by named project leaders and account managers. Channel mix is heavily weighted toward direct relationships, referrals from satisfied customers, and website-based content marketing via detailed case studies quantifying energy savings of 50–80%.

Name

RK Tekniske

Legal name

RK Tekniske AS

Website

https://rk.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RK Tekniske AS is a Stavanger-based total technical contractor founded in 1977, specializing in CO₂ transcritical refrigeration, electrical, indoor climate, and energy efficiency services for the food industry and commercial buildings in Rogaland, Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Commercial Refrigeration Contracting

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refrigeration Systems Maintenance (Commercial/Industrial) (BPABACAI)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration services
• CO2 refrigeration systems
• Electrical installation services
• Indoor climate solutions
• Energy efficiency consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Stavanger

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Projects: Project-based installation of refrigeration, electrical, ventilation, and energy systems for commercial and industrial customers. Revenue recognized upon project completion.
2. Service Agreements: Recurring service contracts with dedicated technician assignment (fast mann-ordning), 24/7 emergency hotline, preventive maintenance, remote monitoring, and tailored coverage across all technical disciplines. Provides recurring revenue and customer retention.
3. Energy Consulting: Energy advisory services including energy surveys, action plans, cost-benefit analyses, energy labeling for commercial buildings, Enova support applications, and EU taxonomy reporting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

RK Tekniske is a total technical contractor delivering refrigeration, electrical, indoor climate/ventilation, and energy consulting services to commercial and industrial customers in the Rogaland region. Its core business centers on the design, installation, and servicing of CO2 transcritical refrigeration systems for the food industry and grocery/retail customers, supported by integrated electrical and HVAC disciplines through its subsidiaries Akaso Elektro AS and JBS Inneklima. The company also provides energy audits, labeling, ENØK advisory, and recurring service/maintenance agreements with 24/7 emergency response.

Product overview

RK Tekniske is a total technical contractor based in Stavanger since 1977, operating as a parent company for three specialized service brands: RK Tekniske (refrigeration/energy), Akaso Elektro AS (electrical), and JBS Inneklima (indoor climate). The core offerings include Kuldeteknikk (refrigeration with CO₂ transcritical systems), Elektro (electrical installation via Akaso), Inneklima (ventilation via JBS), and Energirådgivning (energy consulting). Products range from large-scale CO₂ refrigeration systems for grocery and logistics to complete energy central installations combining heat pumps, solar panels, and building automation. A Serviceavtale (service agreement) add-on provides ongoing maintenance with 24/7 support and remote monitoring. The company operates as a single point of contact for complete technical building solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigeration and Cold Storage Installation (Kuldeteknikk) Design, installation and servicing of refrigeration and cold storage systems for grocery, food industry and logistics customers, with specialization in environmentally friendly CO2 transcritical systems and heat recovery.
• Electrical Installation (Elektro) Allround electrical contracting services for commercial buildings, delivered through majority-owned subsidiary Akaso Elektro AS, with specialization in energy efficiency, automation, lighting, fire safety, and energy-efficient installations.
• Indoor Climate and Ventilation (Inneklima) Ventilation and indoor climate services for commercial buildings, delivered through majority-owned subsidiary JBS Inneklima, including building automation, demand-controlled systems, and continuous monitoring of technical installations.
• Energy Consulting and Advisory (Energirådgivning) Energy advisory services for commercial buildings including energy audits, ENØK efficiency measures, energy labeling, action plans, Enova support applications, and EU taxonomy reporting.
• Service Agreement (Serviceavtale) Recurring customized maintenance agreement including dedicated technician assignment (fast mann-ordning), 24/7 emergency hotline, preventive maintenance, remote monitoring, and tailored coverage across all technical disciplines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% energy reduction for Bru Gard agricultural refrigeration, saving 400,000 NOK annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SCM FrigocoreTechnology or IntegrationSCM Frigo is the supplier of the CO₂ transcritical booster system installed at D. Danielsen AS. SCM Frigo provides the core refrigeration equipment that RK installs and integrates into customer projects.
• Frosna GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrosna Group is described as a turn-key supplier delivering both display cases and machinery - complete refrigeration solutions for grocery stores throughout Norway. RK collaborates with Frosna for complete cooling and freezer solutions for grocery retail customers.
• Teknologisk InstituttsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTeknologisk Institutt performed quality control inspection of the Coop Extra Kverneland CO₂ refrigeration system installation. The system passed without remarks, confirming CE compliance with European safety and performance requirements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caverion Norge: Caverion delivers building solutions and technical services across HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, and energy efficiency in Norway and the Nordics. Closely comparable service portfolio to RK Tekniske, with the same total technical contractor positioning and a presence in Stavanger.
• Bravida Norge: Bravida is a leading Nordic multi-technical contractor providing installation and service across electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and building technology. Directly comparable to RK's integrated multi-trade model, but at significantly larger national and Nordic scale.
• Assemblin Norge: Assemblin is a Nordic multi-technical installation and service contractor covering electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and building automation. Directly comparable end-to-end technical contractor model with national Nordic footprint, in contrast to RK's regional focus.
• GK Norge (GK Inneklima): GK is a leading Norwegian HVAC and indoor climate contractor offering ventilation, cooling, automation, and service agreements. Comparable on the indoor climate, ventilation, and service-agreement revenue model that RK operates via JBS Inneklima.

Broad incumbents

• YIT Norge: YIT is a major Nordic property and building services contractor offering HVAC, electrical, and energy efficiency upgrades at national scale. Overlapping capabilities in commercial building retrofits and technical services, but operating as a much broader incumbent.

Others

• Multiconsult Norge: Norwegian engineering consultancy providing energy advisory and building services design. Adjacent rather than directly competing — RK performs implementation while Multiconsult designs — but interacts in the same energy retrofit value chain.

Regional players

• Heimdal Kulde AS: Norwegian refrigeration contractor focused on commercial cooling systems. Comparable on refrigeration installation and service, but without RK's integrated electrical and indoor climate subsidiaries.
• Kulde & Klima AS: Norwegian refrigeration and HVAC service provider. Comparable core refrigeration service offering and similar mid-market Norwegian contractor profile to RK Tekniske.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rk-tekniske-as

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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