What ACO Anlegg does

ACO Anlegg AS is a privately held Norwegian groundworks and earthworks contractor headquartered in Tennfjord, Møre og Romsdal, serving the Nordvestlandet region. The firm operates approximately 80 employees and the region's largest and most modern machine fleet, comprising roughly 40 excavators ranging from 1 to 50 tons, supplemented by hybrid (Volvo EC300E) and fully electric (Hitachi 8-ton) units, a Gomaco CC 1200 curb slip-form machine, and fossil-free crane capability. Its service portfolio spans six core lines: road construction, water and sewage systems, commercial site preparation, residential building fields, special services (blasting, rock safety, natural stone), and transport services delivered through wholly owned subsidiary ACO Transport. Supporting functions include in-house surveying (5 engineers) and dedicated HSE and quality assurance departments.

The business model is project-based and tender-driven, with revenue generated through public procurement and direct enterprise contracts across three primary customer segments: government/municipal (Kinn, Ålesund, Herøy Kirkelig Fellesråd, Møre og Romsdal County, Statens vegvesen), private enterprise (Rauma Energi, Artec Aqua for Salmon Evolution, VARD Søvik, Otera Infra, Veidekke, Severin Tranvåg), and property developers. Anchor credentials include ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 triple certification, Tiltaksklasse 3 approval (highest complexity tier), and Central Approval under Norway's Planning and Building Act, qualifying the firm for the most demanding public infrastructure tenders. Notable contract wins include the 92.5 million NOK E39 Ørskogfjellet overtaking lane with Statens vegvesen and a 30-40 million NOK framework agreement with Ålesund Municipality.

ACO Anlegg has expanded through targeted acquisitions (Natursteinpartner natural stone quarry in 2020, the Veidekke Bygg groundworks department in Møre og Romsdal in 2020, and Møre Hageservice AS in August 2023) and two joint ventures: ESAM Møre AS for mass reception and recycling (with Veidekke Industri AS taking a 46% stake in October 2024), and Anlegg Nordvest AS for the Nordøyvegen project. The firm was the first Norwegian contractor to publish a sustainability report through ESG Trackr AS and was invited into Finanstilsynet's regulatory sandbox, holding a 96/100 Ecograder website sustainability score versus an industry average of 30-50. Distribution is direct-service delivery via in-house workforce and equipment, with no third-party reseller channel, and growth is supported by reinvestment in low-emission equipment and ESG-driven procurement positioning.

Name

ACO Anlegg

Legal name

ACO Anlegg AS

Website

https://acoanlegg.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACO Anlegg AS is a privately held Norwegian groundworks and earthworks contractor in Nordvestlandet (Møre og Romsdal), serving municipal, public agency, and private enterprise clients with road, water/sewage, commercial site, and rock-safety services using the region's largest excavator fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tennfjord

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Groundwork and construction services: Project-based revenue from complete groundwork services including road construction, water and sewage systems, commercial and residential site development, blasting, rock anchoring, and transport services through subsidiary ACO Transport.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ACO Anlegg is a complete groundwork (earthworks) contractor delivering road construction, water and sewage systems, commercial and residential site development, and special services including blasting, rock anchoring, rock safety, natural stone work, and transport. Projects are executed end-to-end — from planning and surveying through to completion — using the region's largest modern machine fleet of approximately 40 excavators, supported by in-house surveying, HSE and quality assurance departments and the ACO Transport subsidiary.

Product overview

ACO Anlegg is a comprehensive contractor specializing in ground/earthworks, offering a unified suite of construction services rather than a modular software product. The core portfolio centers on six primary service lines: road building (Veibygging), water and sewage (Vann og avløp), commercial site development (Næringstomter), residential building fields (Byggefelt), special services (Spesialtjenester) including blasting and rock safety, and transport services via subsidiary ACO Transport. These services are complemented by surveying (Stikking) and internal HSE/quality departments. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions including Natursteinpartner (natural stone, 2020), the Veidekke groundworks department (2020), and Møre Hageservice (2023). Joint ventures include ESAM Møre AS for mass recycling and Anlegg Nordvest AS for the Nordøyvegen project. Supplementary offerings include sustainable topsoil through Grønn Vekst Norge and curb casting using a Gomaco slip-form machine. The company operates with region-largest modern machine park of approximately 40 excavators (1-50 tons) and holds ISO certifications for quality, environmental, and occupational health management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Natursteinpartner: Natural stone quarry acquired in 2020, offering natural stone, crushed rock, gravel and grit from the only natural stone deposit in Møre og Romsdal.
• Møre Hageservice
• ACO Transport

Products and services

• Road Building (Veibygging)
• Water and Sewage (Vann og avløp)
• Commercial Sites (Næringstomter)
• Building Fields (Byggefelt)
• Special Services (Spesialtjenester)
• Transport Services (ACO Transport)
• Surveying (Stikking)
• Natural Stone (Natursteinpartner)
• Rock Safety Services (Fjellsikring)
• Curb Casting (Kantstøp)
• ESAM Møre AS — Mass Recycling Facility

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by approximately 60,000 tons per year through reduced idle running
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Møre Hageservice ASminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Acquired by ACO Anlegg in August 2023. Established in 1997 with 5 employees. Strengthens ACO's position in the groundwork market in Møre og Romsdal with specialized expertise in cobblestone setting, curb stones, paving stones, masonry and planting.
• NatursteinpartnerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Acquired by ACO Anlegg in 2020. Enables offering of natural stone, crushed stone, gravel and grit from the only natural stone occurrence in Møre og Romsdal. Local sourcing reduces transport and emissions compared to importing stone from Asia.
• Blindheim Maskin & Transport AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner in ESAM Møre AS alongside ACO Anlegg AS and Svinø Entreprenør AS. ESAM has been an important player in the Ålesund region since the 1990s, working actively for facilitation of mass reception and mass recycling.
• Svinø Entreprenør AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner in ESAM Møre AS alongside ACO Anlegg AS and Blindheim Maskin & Transport AS. ESAM operates mass reception, mass recycling and mass reuse facilities.
• Anlegg Nordvest AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly owned by ACO Anlegg, Busengdal AS and Opshaug Sandtak AS. Anlegg Nordvest is the largest subcontractor for Skanska building Nordøyvegen, responsible for moving 180,000 pfm3 of soil and 37,000 pfm3 of rock, laying 420,000 meters of conduit, and all road construction (excluding asphalt) on approximately 40 km of road.
• Veidekke Entreprenør ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACO Anlegg purchased the groundwork department from Veidekke Entreprenør AS, district Møre og Romsdal. The department has a strong position in the local environment with knowledge of local conditions and market.
• Grønn Vekst NorgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainable growth soil production. ACO produces sustainable growth soil by reusing compost and peat, for delivery between Trondheim and Bergen.
• Ålesund Bygg ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubcontractor for the Ålesund public transport hub project. ISO certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, which was an important criterion for ACO Anlegg when selecting partners.
• Busengdal ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor partner in E39 Ørskogfjellet overtaking lane project, one of the largest single contracts ACO Anlegg has ever had.
• Opshaug Sandtak ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor partner in E39 Ørskogfjellet overtaking lane project.
• Koren Sprengningsservice ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlasting subcontractor partner in E39 Ørskogfjellet overtaking lane project.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Broad incumbents

• Skanska Norge: Norwegian arm of Skanska, the largest Nordic contractor. ACO partners with Skanska via the Anlegg Nordvest JV on the Nordøyvegen project; Skanska competes broadly for the same public tenders (roads, civil infrastructure) that form ACO's core revenue base.
• Veidekke: Largest Nordic construction contractor and ACO's JV partner in ESAM Møre AS (46% stake). Veidekke operates broadly across infrastructure, building construction, and industrial services in Norway, overlapping heavily with ACO's groundwork, road, and water/sewer services but at national scale.
• Consto Anlegg: Norwegian contractor with broad civil engineering and infrastructure capabilities. Competes with ACO on public tenders and brings national-scale resources plus comparable certifications for complex groundwork projects.
• NCC Norge: Major Nordic contractor operating in Norway across infrastructure, building, and ground engineering. NCC is a direct competitor for large civil tenders and brings comparable ISO/Tiltaksklasse qualifications, often competing head-to-head with ACO on Statens vegvesen contracts.

Direct peers

• Brødrene Sunde: Mid-sized Norwegian contractor specializing in groundwork, road, and infrastructure projects in western Norway. Directly comparable to ACO in service mix (road, water/sewer, site prep) and regional Norwegian focus.
• Isachsen Entreprenør: Norwegian groundwork and civil engineering contractor serving public and private clients. Competes with ACO on site preparation, road, and infrastructure projects, with comparable mid-sized regional contractor profile and own equipment fleet.
• Stangeland Maskin: Regional Norwegian groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in Rogaland. Operates a comparable business model — own equipment fleet, ISO-certified, serving municipal and private clients on road, water/sewer, and site preparation projects, mirroring ACO's Nordvestlandet focus.
• Bjarte Stople Entreprenør: Norwegian groundworks and civil contractor operating with own machine fleet in western Norway. Comparable scale and service mix to ACO with focus on road, water/sewer, and site preparation for public sector clients.
• Hæhre Entreprenør: Norwegian civil engineering contractor specializing in large-scale infrastructure (roads, bridges, tunnels, groundwork). Comparable to ACO on Statens vegvesen tenders and large groundwork projects, with similar machine-fleet-driven operating model.

Regional players

• Anlegg Øst Entreprenør: Norwegian civil engineering contractor primarily serving the eastern Norway region. Comparable service offering (groundwork, infrastructure) but geographically distinct from ACO's Nordvestlandet focus, so a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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