Aaltvedt

What Aaltvedt does

Aaltvedt is a privately held Norwegian manufacturer of concrete products for outdoor spaces, headquartered and produced at the Vold factory in Skien, Norway. The company's core offering covers paving stones (belegningsstein), slabs (heller), retaining walls (støttemur), and a broad accessories range, organized around branded lines such as Torg, Kongsgård, Rådhus, Aaltvedt Atrium, Aaltvedt Allé, and the water-permeable Aquastein. Manufacturing relies on short-travel raw materials from the Grenland region, and all self-produced products carry ECOproduct and Miljøfyrtårn environmental certifications, with products also conforming to NS-EN 1338/1339 standards.

The group operates through Aaltvedt Betong AS (paving and concrete products) and several wholly-owned subsidiaries: Aaltvedt Eiendom, Aaltvedt Kontorbygg, and Miljøbriketter AS. Miljøbriketter AS recycles fine-grained industrial waste from smelting operations into environmental briquettes, with 82,000 tonnes produced in 2021 against 250,000 tonnes of annual capacity. In April 2022, Aaltvedt Gruppen divested the ready-mix concrete business (Alltid Betong AS) to Nordic Concrete Group to refocus on its core paving and concrete products portfolio.

The company sells through an authorized dealer network across Norway rather than direct e-commerce, with pricing set at the dealer level. It serves two primary customer segments: private DIY homeowners (driven by inspiration content, how-to guides, and self-installation product design) and professional / public sector buyers (contractors and municipalities served via a dedicated Proff/Offentlig product line including Gangbaneheller, Gressarmering, Permeabelt, Priora, and Brickloc). Marketing is content-driven via a website blog, dealer locator, installation videos, and product documentation, with a new product line launch scheduled for 2026.

Name

Aaltvedt

Legal name

Aaltvedt Betong AS

Website

https://aaltvedt.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aaltvedt is a privately held Norwegian concrete products manufacturer producing paving stones, slabs, retaining walls, and accessories at its Skien factory, distributed nationwide through authorized dealers to DIY homeowners, landscapers, and public sector buyers, with a separate environmental briquette recycling business serving industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Pavers and Outdoor Landscape Products

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Aggregates & C&D Materials Processing (RCA, RAP, Glass Aggregate) (IMAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aggregates & Dimension Stone Trading (Sand & Gravel, Crushed Stone, Limestone, Granite, Marble) (IMAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Concrete paving stones
• Outdoor landscape products
• Retaining wall systems
• Permeable paving solutions
• Industrial waste briquettes

Headquarters

HQ city

Skien

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Concrete paving and landscape products: Aaltvedt generates revenue from manufacturing and selling concrete products for outdoor spaces including paving stones (belegningsstein), slabs (heller), retaining walls (støttemur), and accessories. Products are sold one-time to customers via dealer network and direct sales.
2. Environmental briquettes (Miljøbriketter): Aaltvedt recycles industrial waste into briquettes. Extremely fine-grained material from large industrial companies is processed into briquettes for reuse rather than being landfilled. In 2021 approximately 82,000 tonnes were produced.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aaltvedt manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of concrete products for outdoor spaces, including paving stones (belegningsstein), slabs (heller), retaining walls (støttemur), and accessories such as jointing sand, curbs, and cleaning products. Products are produced at the company's Vold factory in Skien, Norway, using locally sourced raw materials from the Grenland region, and are sold through a nationwide dealer network to both DIY homeowners and professional/public sector buyers. The company also operates a Miljøbriketter division that recycles fine-grained industrial waste into reusable briquettes.

Product overview

Aaltvedt is a Norwegian manufacturer of concrete and stone products for outdoor spaces. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio organized into core product categories: Belegningsstein (paving stones), Heller (slabs/pavers), Støttemur (retaining walls), Tilbehør (accessories), Hagedekor (garden decor), and Proff/Offentlig (professional/public products). Key branded product lines include Torg (straight modern paving), Kongsgård (classic elegant paving with rounded edges), Rådhus (tumbled rustic bestselling series), Aaltvedt Atrium (modern clean-design paving), Aaltvedt Allé (premium set of four sizes for unique patterns), and Aquastein (water-permeable stormwater management paving). The company also offers accessories including Fugesand, Arita cleaning/maintenance products, Gravel Fix stabilization grids, and Gabioner. Products are manufactured in Norway with locally sourced raw materials and are ECOproduct certified for environmental performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aaltvedt Allé: A set of four paving stones in different sizes creating a unique pattern, inspired by a nut avenue planted by former Prime Minister Gunnar Knudsen at Borgestad Gård in Skien in 1922.
• Aaltvedt Atrium
• Aquastein
• Rådhus
• Kongsgård
• Torg
• Arita

Products and services

• Belegningsstein (Paving Stones) Paving stones for driveways, entrances, terraces, and gardens. Made in Norway with ECOproduct certification. Available in multiple series including Torg, Kongsgård, Rådhus, Aaltvedt Atrium, Aaltvedt Allé, and Aquastein. Sold through authorized dealers across Norway.
• Heller (Slabs/Pavers) Stone slabs for outdoor spaces including gardens, driveways, outdoor kitchens, pergola areas, and roof terraces. Includes Betongheller (concrete slabs) in 5cm and 6cm, Keramiske Heller (ceramic slabs) in 2cm and 3cm, Heller med singel, and Tråkkheller (stepping stones). Sold through authorized dealers.
• Støttemur (Retaining Walls) Retaining wall systems for leveling terrain, screening, and dividing outdoor areas. Includes Kombimur, Mini Støttemur, Knekt støttemur, Knekt mini støttemur, Rådhus Støttemur, Forskalingsblokk, and Gabioner.
• Tilbehør (Accessories) Accessories for paving and landscaping projects including Fugesand (jointing sand), Kantstein (curbstones), Armeringsnett (reinforcement mesh), Drensrenner (drainage channels), Arita Rens og Vedlikehold (cleaning and maintenance products), Gravel Fix, and Fiberduk (geotextile).
• Hagedekor (Garden Decor) Garden decoration products including outdoor lighting (Utendørs belysning) and decorative stones (Dekorstein) in 20kg bags and bulk BB bags.
• Proff / Offentlig (Professional/Public Sector Products) Products targeted at professional contractors and public sector projects including Gangbaneheller (pathway slabs), Gressarmering (grass reinforcement), Permeabelt (permeable products), Priora, and Brickloc.
• Aaltvedt Atrium Modern paving stone series with straight lines and clean design for a tidy and modern outdoor expression. Low maintenance and durable. Available in multiple sizes including Embla 20x20x6 and smaller formats.
• Aaltvedt Allé Unique paving stone set consisting of four stones in different sizes (14x14, 14x17.5, 14x21, 14x24.5 - 6cm thickness) creating a unique pattern variation. Named after a hazelnut avenue planted by former Prime Minister Gunnar Knudsen at Borgestad Gård in Skien in 1922.
• Aquastein Water-permeable paving stone specifically developed for handling stormwater on private driveways. Filters surface water without surface runoff forming, delays runoff peaks to reduce flood risk, and reduces costs in stormwater systems.
• Rådhus Best-selling tumbled paving stone series with rough edges and rustic appearance reminiscent of cobblestones in Italian streets. Available in multiple sizes including Rådhus XL and Rådhus Mini.
• Torg Classic straight-edged paving stone with a clean, modern expression. Available in multiple variants including Torg XL and Torg Aveny. Suitable for both private and commercial environments including shopping center parking lots.
• Kongsgård Classic and elegant paving stone with rounded edges and clean lines. Ideal for combining with slabs and wood products. Available in five colors.
• Miljøbriketter (Environmental Briquettes) Environmental briquettes produced by recycling extremely fine-grained industrial waste material from large industrial companies (e.g., Eramet) into reusable briquettes rather than landfilling. Approximately 80,000 tonnes CO2 reduction per 100,000 tonnes produced. Operated by Miljøbriketter AS as a standalone subsidiary within the Aaltvedt Group.

Quantifiable outcome

• Environmental briquette production of 82,000 tonnes in 2021 avoided approximately 80,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nordic Concrete Group (NCG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Nordic Concrete Group acquired Aaltvedt Gruppens ready-mix concrete business (Alltid Betong / A-Betong) in April 2022. The business continues to operate at Voldsfjorden in Skien with all employees retained. NCG is Norway's largest ready-mix concrete supplier with over 60 locations nationwide. The acquisition allows Aaltvedt to focus on core paving stone and concrete product manufacturing.
• ErametcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEramet is described as one of the largest customers for Aaltvedt's environmental briquettes (Miljøbriketter). The smelting giant sends extremely fine-grained industrial waste material to Aaltvedt for briquetting and reuse. This is a key customer relationship for the environmental briquettes division.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• CRH plc: Ireland-headquartered global building materials company with extensive European concrete and aggregates operations. Provides broad industry comparability to Aaltvedt's concrete paving products business, though CRH operates across a much wider product portfolio and geographic footprint including heavy-side and light-side building materials.
• Holcim: Swiss-headquartered global leader in building materials including cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete with extensive European footprint. Comparable to Aaltvedt's product categories and customer segments, though operating globally across a much broader portfolio of construction solutions.
• Boral Limited: Australian building materials and construction products company with concrete, quarry products, and asphalt operations. Comparable to Aaltvedt's concrete manufacturing business model and end-market exposure, though serving primarily Australian and select international markets rather than Scandinavia.
• Forterra: UK-based manufacturer of building products including concrete blocks, paving, and drainage products. Comparable to Aaltvedt in concrete landscape product range and customer segments (DIY and professional), though serving primarily UK rather than Norwegian markets.
• Wienerberger: Austrian-headquartered European leader in building materials including clay bricks, concrete pavers, and roof solutions. Directly comparable product range to Aaltvedt in paving stones and concrete landscaping products, with overlapping European customer base across DIY retail and professional construction segments.
• Cemex: Mexican-headquartered global building materials company with cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates operations across Europe. Comparable to Aaltvedt's concrete manufacturing model and end-markets, though operating at much larger scale with a globally diversified portfolio.
• Heidelberg Materials: One of the world's largest vertically integrated cement, aggregates, and concrete producers, headquartered in Germany with significant Northern European presence. Comparable to Aaltvedt across concrete products and aggregates value chain, though at vastly larger scale and broader product range.

Direct peers

• Asak Miljøstein: Norwegian manufacturer of concrete paving stones and outdoor concrete products based in Norway. Directly competes with Aaltvedt in the belegningsstein and outdoor concrete landscape products category, serving similar DIY homeowners, professional contractors, and public sector buyers in Norway.
• Nordic Concrete Group: Norway's largest ready-mix concrete supplier with over 60 locations nationwide. Acquired Aaltvedt's former ready-mix subsidiary (Alltid Betong) in April 2022, with overlapping customer base in Norwegian construction and overlapping product range in concrete products for residential and commercial applications.
• Multiblokk: Danish manufacturer of concrete blocks, paving stones, and outdoor concrete products with Nordic market presence. Comparable to Aaltvedt across product categories (paving, slabs, retaining walls) and customer segments, competing for Scandinavian DIY and professional landscape projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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