What EB Elektro AS does

EB Elektro AS is a Norwegian value-added reseller and systems integrator of high-voltage (HV/EHV) equipment, power transformers, railway electrification components, fiber optic infrastructure, and smart-grid monitoring solutions. The company combines products from 15+ international manufacturers—including Koncar D&ST (transformers up to 120 MVA / 170 kV), ZTT Group (HV cables 66–500 kV), Galland SAS and Rail Power Systems (railway catenary), Vaisala (transformer monitoring), Safegrid Oy (intelligent grid sensors and analytics), IVEP (high-current breakers), Tesmec (stringing equipment), and NOJA Power (SF6-free switchgear)—with local application engineering, installation supervision, and after-sales support. Its own brands include EB Handy Skarptesthenger (portable FPI testing trailer), Mioptics and FiberCore (fiber optics), and Mark 40 / MB88 DGN disconnect switches. The company serves Norwegian electricity grid operators (Statnett, Hafslund Kraft, Lede, Telemark Nett, Tensio TS, Rakkestad Energi, Sognekraft), railway infrastructure owners (Bane NOR), telecom operators, and industrial customers across project phases from pre-bid specification to operational follow-up.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven revenue model combining hardware sales (transformers, switchgear, cables, insulators, fiber, railway components) with systems-integration and project-services revenue. Sales are conducted through direct field sales engineers and account managers supported by application engineering, with pricing customized per project scope and product configuration. Marketing is anchored at industry events such as REN Teknisk konferanse and Nettverksuken, plus technical content via the EB-bloggen and LinkedIn. Revenue is exposed to Norwegian infrastructure capex cycles in energy, telecom, and rail.

EB Elektro traces its origins to Drammens Armaturfabrikk, founded in 1898, and has undergone multiple mergers—most recently the 2024 fusion with Metric Industrial AS (combined prior-year revenue of NOK 286 million), which added fiber optics, automation, and HV cables. The company operates from three Norwegian locations (Lillestrøm headquarters, Drammen, Oslo) with 12 employees, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swedish listed conglomerate Addtech AB (ADDT B, Stockholm), which follows a "freedom under responsibility" operating model. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001.

Name

EB Elektro AS

Legal name

EB Elektro AS

Website

https://eb-elektro.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EB Elektro AS is a Norwegian value-added distributor and systems integrator that supplies high-voltage equipment, power transformers, fiber optics, and railway catenary components to Norwegian grid operators, Bane NOR, telecom companies, and industrial customers, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swedish listed Addtech AB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution Substations & Switching Stations (MV) EPC (EUAEACAC), Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)

Keywords

• High-voltage equipment
• Power transformer distribution
• Railway electrification equipment
• Fiber optic infrastructure
• Smart grid monitoring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lillestrøm, Akershus

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and component sales: EB Elektro generates revenue primarily through the sale of high-voltage equipment, power transformers, switchgear, insulators, line materials, fiber optic cables, railway electrification components, tools, and machinery. Products are sourced from international manufacturers and sold with application engineering and project support. Revenue is project-based and driven by infrastructure investment cycles in Norway's energy, telecom, and rail sectors.
2. Systems integration and project services: The company provides systems integration, installation supervision, and project management services, particularly for transformer deliveries, switchgear upgrades, and smart grid deployments. These services accompany product sales and represent a recurring service revenue component tied to major infrastructure projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EB Elektro AS is a value-added reseller and systems integrator supplying high-voltage equipment, power transformers, switchgear, railway electrification components, fiber optic products, and smart grid monitoring systems to Norwegian grid operators, railway authorities, telecom companies, and industrial customers. The company combines products from 15+ international manufacturers with local application engineering, installation supervision, project management, and after-sales support across all project phases. In-house products include the EB Handy portable testing trailer and Mark 40 disconnect switch.

Product overview

EB Elektro AS is a comprehensive infrastructure equipment supplier serving Norway's energy, telecommunications, and railway sectors. The offering spans multiple product categories organized by infrastructure domain: (1) Distribution Networks — equipment including own-brand disconnect switches (Mark 40, MB88 DGN), instrument transformers, surge arresters, insulators, and the EB Handy sharp-testing trailer; (2) Transmission & Regional Networks — power transformers from Koncar D&ST (up to 120 MVA/170 kV), outdoor/indoor disconnect switches, station hardware, and ZTT high-voltage cables (66–500 kV) for land and sea; (3) Railway Material — catenary and third-rail equipment via Galland SAS (tram) and Rail Power Systems GmbH (metro/rail); (4) Fiber Optics — comprehensive fiber optic portfolio under own brands Mioptics and FiberCore including pre-terminated cables, transceivers (SFP/SFP+/XFP/X2/XENPAK), CWDM/DWDM, media converters, and cleaning tools; (5) Tools & Equipment — Tesmec electric/diesel winches including the fully electric PE1250; (6) Distributed brands — Vaisala transformer monitoring instruments (MHT410, OPT100, DPT145), Safegrid Intelligent Grid System (Grayfox/Grayhawk sensors + GridGuardian software) for fault localization and predictive maintenance, NOJA Power SF6-free switchgear, and IVEP high-current breakers. The portfolio was substantially expanded in 2025 through the fusion with Metric Industrial AS, adding fiber optics, automation, and high-voltage cable capabilities. EB Elektro operates as a value-adding reseller and system integrator representing 15+ international manufacturers, with its own design and manufacturing of disconnect switches and testing equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mioptics: Own trademark for fiber optic products ensuring high quality at competitive prices.
• FiberCore
• EB Handy
• EB Handy Skarptesthenger

Products and services

• Distribusjonsnett (Distribution Network Products) Comprehensive range of equipment and components for power distribution networks, including indoor/outdoor disconnectors, earth switches, motor operators, instrument transformers, surge arresters, insulators, bushings, clamps, and hardware for Norwegian distribution system operators.
• Transmisjons- og regionalnett – Transformatorstasjoner (Transmission & Regional Network – Transformer Stations) Complete range of products for building transformer substations including power transformers up to 120 MVA/170 kV, outdoor/indoor disconnectors, earth switches, surge arresters, instrument transformers, bushings, station clamps, and steel structures for transmission and regional grid operators.
• Høyspentkabel (High-Voltage Cable) High-voltage cables (66–500 kV) for land and submarine applications from ZTT Group, including XLPE-insulated copper/aluminum conductors, OPGW, and associated junction/mounting hardware for HV/EHV transmission projects.
• Banemateriell (Railway Material) Railway/catenary equipment including circuit breakers, insulators, section insulators, steel structures, masts, cantilevers, brackets, contact wire, messenger wire, OCS hardware, and third-rail systems for metro, tram, and rail applications supplied through partnerships with Galland SAS and Rail Power Systems GmbH.
• Fiberoptikk (Fiber Optics) Broad range of fiber optic products including pre-terminated cables, patch cords, pigtails, optical transceivers (SFP, SFP+, XFP, X2, XENPAK), CWDM/DWDM multiplexers, PLC splitters, fiber media converters, and cleaning tools, sold under own brands Mioptics and FiberCore.
• Safegrid Intelligent Grid System Smart grid monitoring and fault localization system consisting of Grayfox cable sensors with Rogowski coils, Grayhawk overhead line magnetic field sensors, and GridGuardian cloud-based GIS software; locates faults with ±100m accuracy and enables predictive maintenance via partial discharge analysis. Distributed exclusively in Norway by EB Elektro under partnership with Safegrid Oy.
• Koncar Power Transformers Three-phase oil-insulated power transformers up to 120 MVA / 170 kV from Croatian manufacturer Koncar D&ST, including distribution transformers up to 8 MVA/36kV, dry-type transformers up to 5 MVA/36kV, and special transformers for railways, rectifiers, and mining. More than 100 units have been delivered to the Norwegian market via EB Elektro's exclusive channel partnership since 2012.
• Vaisala Transformer Monitoring Instruments Vaisala industrial measurement instruments for power transformers including MHT410 moisture/hydrogen/temperature transmitter, OPT100 maintenance-free multi-gas DGA monitor, DPT145 SF6 gas density transmitter, MM70 handheld oil moisture meter, and Indigo520 universal transmitter. Distributed in Norway under partnership announced in 2023.
• IVEP High-Current Circuit Breakers High-current circuit breakers from Czech manufacturer IVEP with ratings up to 22,000A and dynamic short-circuit current of 475kA; modular systems for DC breakers up to 160,000A and fully customizable configurations for industrial applications.
• Tesmec Winches & Stringing Equipment Tesmec (Italy) electric and diesel winches and tensioning equipment for stringing cable and line, including the fully electric PE1250 rechargeable winch (50kN, ~7000m cable capacity), drum stands, sheaves, ropes, and accessories.
• EB Handy Skarptesthenger (Sharp Testing Trailer) Own-developed portable sharp testing trailer for safe testing of relay protection in distribution networks under all operating conditions; uses built-in resistances to reduce earth fault current during testing, enabling simulation of ground faults (1, 3, 5 kΩ) and verifying relay settings without de-energizing the network or direct grounding of phases.
• Mark 40 Disconnector Switch Vertical disconnect switch with two fixed and one rotating insulator column per pole, equipped with high-pressure point contacts with silver inlays; rated up to 420 kV / 4,000 A / 50 kA (1 sec) and upgradable with earth switch on one or both sides. More than 250 indoor and 7,200 outdoor disconnect/earth switches delivered in Norway.
• NOJA Power SF6-Free Reclosers & Load Break Switches SF6-free reclosers and load break switches from Australian manufacturer NOJA Power distributed by EB Elektro in Norway, providing environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional SF6 gas insulated switchgear for distribution network protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 100 power transformers delivered to the Norwegian market across 11-year partnership with Koncar D&ST.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metric Industrial AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Fusion completed in 2024 where Metric Industrial AS (org. 986 552 685) was merged into EB Elektro AS (org. 914 385 946). Metric Industrial brought specialization in fiber optics for telecom, automation, and high-voltage cables. The fusion created a more comprehensive infrastructure partner covering energy, telecom, and rail. Combined revenue of NOK 286 million in the prior fiscal year.
• VaisalacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Norwegian partnership with Vaisala (Finnish global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, founded 1936). EB Elektro fronts Vaisala's innovative products directed at power transformers including OPT100 (maintenance-free multi-gas DGA monitor), MHT410 (moisture/hydrogen/temperature transmitter), DPT145 (SF6 gas multiparameter transmitter), MM70 (handheld oil moisture meter), and Indigo520 transmitter. Partnership announced in 2023.
• Safegrid OycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022Exclusive Norwegian distributor for Safegrid Intelligent Grid System — a Finnish smart grid monitoring platform comprising Grayfox (cable sensor), Grayhawk (overhead line sensor), and GridGuardian cloud-based analytics software. The system provides fault localization within 100m accuracy and predictive maintenance through partial discharge detection. Partnership started in 2022, and as of 2024 three Norwegian grid operators have adopted the system.
• Koncar D&STcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Partnership since 2012 with Croatian power transformer manufacturer Koncar D&ST (Zagreb). EB Elektro serves as the exclusive or primary Norwegian channel for Koncar transformers. Through this partnership EB Elektro has delivered more than 100 power transformers to the Norwegian market. The 100th transformer (2x 100 MVA) was delivered to Tensio TS for Nea stasjon in Tydal.
• ZTT GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationNorwegian representation for ZTT Group — one of the world's largest cable manufacturers. EB Elektro sells ZTT high-voltage and extra-high-voltage cables (66–500 kV) for land and submarine applications, lines, and OPGW. ZTT delivers over 5,000 km of HV/EHV cables annually. EB Elektro offers project support for HV cable installations in Norway.
• Galland SAScoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with French manufacturer Galland SAS (70+ years experience) for railway contact line equipment. EB Elektro supplies Galland's section insulators, catenary hardware, and related components for tram, metro, and railway applications in Norway.
• Rail Power Systems GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with German manufacturer Rail Power Systems GmbH (roots in Balfour Beatty, established 1930s) for railway electrification equipment including equipment for metro and railway systems. EB Elektro supplies Rail Power Systems products in Norway and provides service and maintenance depot solutions.
• Neel Sp. z o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish sales agent and partnership for Trako railway trade fair participation. Neel Sp. z o.o. serves as EB Elektro's local representation in Poland for railway equipment sales.
• Prøven Transport ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNorwegian specialist transport company for transformer deliveries. Prøven Transport has been involved in all 100+ transformer deliveries from EB Elektro/Koncar to Norwegian customers.
• Nettpartner ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation partner for transformer deliveries. Nettpartner AS performs the actual transformer installation work, particularly at the Hokksund location.
• Maxeta ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian distributor of Connex products, involved in transformer seminars and collaborative marketing efforts. Maxeta collaborated with EB Elektro on branded merchandise for Nettverksuken.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric Norge AS: Norwegian subsidiary of Schneider Electric, a global broad-line supplier of MV/LV switchgear, distribution equipment, transformer solutions, and grid automation. Overlaps with EB Elektro in distribution network equipment sales to Norwegian DSOs and industrial customers.
• Ahlsell AB: Nordic technical wholesaler and broad-line distributor serving electrical installers, utilities, and infrastructure customers across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. Competes with EB Elektro on HV equipment, cable, tools, and lighting categories, though with a much wider product range and smaller specialization in EHV/grid operator sales.
• Solar Norge AS: Norwegian technical wholesaler within the Danish Solar Group, serving electrical contractors, industry, and utility customers with a broad portfolio including cable, lighting, and HV/LV equipment. Competes with EB Elektro in distribution, though oriented toward broader installer channels rather than grid-operator project supply.
• Prysmian Group Norway: Norwegian operation of Prysmian Group, one of the world's largest HV/EHV cable and fiber optic manufacturers. Competes with EB Elektro's ZTT cable portfolio and Mioptics/FiberCore fiber offering for utility and telecom infrastructure projects in Norway.
• Siemens Energy AS: Norwegian arm of Siemens Energy, a global incumbent in HV power equipment, power transformers, HVDC, and grid technology. Competes for major TSO/DSO framework agreements and large transformer/substation projects that EB Elektro also bids on as a systems integrator.
• Nexans Norway AS: Norwegian subsidiary of global cable manufacturer Nexans, supplying HV and EHV power cables (land and submarine), fiber optic cables, and OPGW into the Norwegian and Nordic markets. Competes with EB Elektro's ZTT cable offering for HV cable framework agreements and project bids.
• Eaton Industries Norway AS: Norwegian arm of Eaton, a global broad-line electrical equipment manufacturer with significant presence in switchgear, transformers, and power distribution products. Competes with EB Elektro for distribution substation and protection equipment sales into Norwegian grid operators.
• ABB AS (Norway): Norwegian subsidiary of global broad-line HV equipment manufacturer ABB. Manufactures and supplies transformers, switchgear, drives, and grid automation products that compete directly with EB Elektro's distributed lines (Koncar, IVEP, NOJA Power) into the same Statnett/DSO and industrial customer base.

Direct peers

• Necks AB: Swedish sister company within Addtech AB and the leading HV equipment distributor for the Swedish TSO/DSO market. Operates the same value-added reseller and systems integration model for HV power equipment as EB Elektro does in Norway, serving Statnett-equivalent customers and hosting the annual Necks-dagen industry day.
• Eltel Group: Nordic power and communication network services company operating in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. Provides installation, maintenance, and upgrade services to TSO/DSOs and telecom operators — directly comparable in customer base (Statnett, Hafslund equivalents) to EB Elektro, though services-led rather than equipment-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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