FROSIO

Professional Certification Servicesfrosio.no

FROSIO is a Norwegian ISO 17024-accredited certification body (founded 1986) that issues three-level inspector and four-option operator certifications for surface treatment and insulation, plus FROSIO-GUID-CP company quality certification, delivered through a global network of Training and Certifying Bodies.

Company typePrivate
Founded1986
HeadquartersOslo, Norway
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What FROSIO does

FROSIO (Faglig Råd for Opplæring og Sertifisering av Inspektører innen Overflatebehandling) is a Norwegian non-profit-style professional certification body founded on October 1, 1986, headquartered in Oslo. It certifies surface treatment and insulation inspectors across three qualification levels and certifies surface treatment operators across four specialization options, and it issues the FROSIO-GUID-CP quality management guideline certification for companies executing corrosion protection work. Since 2003 FROSIO has held ISO 17024 personnel certification body accreditation, most recently renewed through March 3, 2028, validated by Norsk akkreditering.

FROSIO does not deliver training directly. It operates a standards-and-channel model: a network of authorized Training Bodies (e.g., GSI SLV-Duisburg in Germany, Harvish Technical Services in India and the Middle East, PAINT-INSPECTOR.COM in Czech Republic, Inspection Works in Norway, Weihai Grace in China, Lie Kompetanse in Norway) delivers courses, and authorized Certifying Bodies (e.g., ClassNK in Japan, Gruppo IspAC in Italy) administer examinations and issue credentials. FROSIO monetizes via certification and examination fees, recurring FROSIO-GUID-CP company certifications, and licensing/royalty arrangements with affiliated training bodies. Pricing is set by Training Bodies rather than disclosed centrally.

The technology layer consists of (1) a FROSIO Portal (apps.frosio.no) for inspectors and operators to manage certificate records and submit requests; (2) digital certificates issued via Accredible since February 2022, replacing paper credentials with verifiable shareable links; and (3) the FROSIO Book/App, a digital curriculum reference for surface treatment and insulation available on web, Android, and Apple platforms. FROSIO holds biennial International Conferences (9th held in 2025 in Sitges, Spain), awards an annual FROSIO Award with NKF Bergen, and operates across 13+ countries spanning the Nordics, broader Europe, Asia (India, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore), and the Middle East (UAE, Egypt).

FROSIO firmographics

Firmographics

Name: FROSIO
Legal name: FROSIO (Faglig Råd for Opplæring og Sertifisering av Inspektører innen Overflatebehandling)
Website: https://frosio.no
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1986
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: FROSIO is a Norwegian ISO 17024-accredited certification body (founded 1986) that issues three-level inspector and four-option operator certifications for surface treatment and insulation, plus FROSIO-GUID-CP company quality certification, delivered through a global network of Training and Certifying Bodies.
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FROSIO industry classification

Industry

Product category: Professional Certification Services
NAICS: Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)
SIC: Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
akta.pro primary industry: Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners) (AFALACAC)
akta.pro secondary industries: Sustainability, Energy & Environmental (ESG/LEED) Certifications (EDAAANAO), Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

Keywords

Surface treatment certification
Insulation inspector certification
Corrosion protection qualification
ISO 17024 personnel certification
Quality management certification

Where FROSIO is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Oslo
HQ country: Norway
HQ region: Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

FROSIO business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

Certification Fees: Fees for certifying surface treatment and insulation inspectors at three different levels, as well as operator certification
Examination Fees: Fees for conducting examinations for inspector and operator certification
Company Certification (FROSIO-GUID-CP): Quality Management Guideline certification for companies working in corrosion protection
Training Body Affiliation: Revenue from affiliated training bodies that conduct FROSIO-approved courses

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

FROSIO product offering

Product offering

Core offering

FROSIO is a private Norwegian certification body that issues internationally recognized certifications for surface treatment and insulation inspectors across three levels, for surface treatment operators across four options, and for companies via the FROSIO-GUID-CP quality management guideline. It also distributes a digital reference book/app and operates an online portal for certificate management. Certifications are delivered through a global network of authorized training and examination bodies.

Product overview

FROSIO operates as a certification body offering a unified certification ecosystem for surface treatment and insulation professionals. The core offering consists of Inspector Certification (three levels) and Operator Certification (four options), both supported by a network of Training and Certifying bodies globally. The FROSIO Book/App provides digital curriculum reference, while the FROSIO Portal enables certificate management. The FROSIO-GUID-CP guideline provides quality standards for corrosion protection companies. In 2022, FROSIO transitioned to digital credentials via Accredible platform and launched the FROSIO Book/App for insulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

FROSIO Guideline-CP: Quality Management Guideline for Companies Working in the Field of Corrosion Protection
FROSIO Book/App

Products and services

Surface Treatment & Insulation Inspectors Certification
Surface Treatment Operators Certification
FROSIO-GUID-CP Quality Management Guideline Certification
FROSIO Portal
FROSIO Book/App
Digital Certificates via Accredible Digitized certification credentials issued via the Accredible platform with shareable, verifiable links distributed by email, replacing paper certificates for inspector, operator, and company certifications.

Companies that use FROSIO

Customer profile

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

FROSIO technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

FROSIO partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

Weihai Grace Anti-corrosion Technology Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 March 2026New training body in China
Lie KompetanseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 January 2025Conducted first FROSIO operator course outside Norway in Ploiesti, Romania in cooperation with Alp Access
Alp AccessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 January 2025Hosted practical part of FROSIO operator examination in Romania
HTS CoatingsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 June 2024Extended training approval to also hold FROSIO insulation courses globally
Inspection WorksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 April 2024Training body approved to conduct FROSIO courses in Norwegian and English
MECOC (Middle East Metallurgy Corrosion & Coatings)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2022Conference and exhibition in Dubai, UAE aimed at oil & gas industry; FROSIO attended for the first time in 2022
Gruppo IspAC (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2019Subcontracted examination body in Italy for 10 years; training performed by UNIGE in Genova-Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (DICCA); attended Industrial Valve Summit 2019 in Bergamo
PAINT-INSPECTOR.COMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 March 2019Training body approved to conduct FROSIO courses; hosted 6th FROSIO International Conference in Brno, Czech Republic
ClassNK (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 September 2018Japanese certification body; renewed agreement to continue certification activities in Japan; held joint seminar in Taiwan focusing on offshore wind mill development
Harvish Technical Services (HTS COATINGS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 February 2018Training body approved to conduct FROSIO courses in India, Middle East and Gulf region; has over 24 years of experience in industrial corrosion control applications; conducted first FROSIO India Conference 2021
GSI SLV DuisburgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2006German training and certification body; 10-year cooperation established October 1, 2006; held 39 courses in first 10 years, 100th course in 2022; performs audits for FROSIO-GUID-CP certifications
pH VALUE ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining body (Japan and Norway); conducted training course in Kaoshiung, Taiwan
Norwegian Corrosion Technical Association (NKF), Bergen branchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for FROSIO Award; joint annual award presented at Overflate Conference
DVS SLV-DuisburgcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPerforms audits for FROSIO-GUID-CP company certifications; audited Voith Hydro, BROCOAT MUHENDISLIK

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

FROSIO competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance): Formed from the merger of NACE International and SSPC, AMPP is the world's largest coatings and corrosion standards organization. Directly competes with FROSIO in surface treatment inspector certification globally.
ICorr (Institute of Corrosion): UK-based professional body offering corrosion-related certification and training. Overlaps with FROSIO in surface treatment and protective coatings inspector credentials, particularly in European offshore markets.
SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings): US-based protective coatings standards body offering painting inspector certification programs. Merged into AMPP but historically a direct FROSIO competitor in surface treatment certification.
BGAS-CSWIP (TWI Global): British Gas Approval Scheme / CSWIP certification body operated by TWI Global offers welding and protective coatings inspector certification. Directly comparable personnel certification scheme serving similar oil & gas and industrial customers.

Emerging players

AWS (American Welding Society): US-based professional society for welding with adjacent surface treatment and inspection certification programs. Overlaps with FROSIO in inspector competency domains serving shared industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

DNV (Det Norske Veritas): Global classification and certification society offering broader quality, safety, and certification services including materials and corrosion. Overlaps with FROSIO-GUID-CP company certification in maritime and offshore.
LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): Certification body providing ISO 9001 and sector-specific quality assurance. Comparable to FROSIO-GUID-CP in offering quality management certification for industrial companies.
Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major with industrial asset integrity services. Operates broadly in oil & gas, marine, and industrial sectors where FROSIO-certified inspectors work.
SGS SA: Global testing, inspection, and certification company offering industrial inspection and personnel certification services. Operates in similar industrial verticals as FROSIO with broader scope.

Others

GSI SLV-Duisburg: FROSIO's largest training body partner in Germany, conducting 100+ courses over 16+ years and performing FROSIO-GUID-CP audits. Functions as both a strategic channel partner and an industry peer in surface treatment training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

FROSIO compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

FROSIO financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

FROSIO leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

FROSIO funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

FROSIO M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about FROSIO

What does FROSIO do?

Is FROSIO a public or private company?

FROSIO is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was FROSIO founded?

FROSIO was founded in 1986. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is FROSIO based?

FROSIO is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, in the Europe region.

How does FROSIO make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Certification Fees are the primary driver. The others are examination Fees, company Certification (FROSIO-GUID-CP) and training Body Affiliation.

Who are FROSIO's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance), ICorr (Institute of Corrosion), SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings) and BGAS-CSWIP (TWI Global). AWS (American Welding Society) is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are DNV (Det Norske Veritas), LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance), Bureau Veritas and SGS SA. GSI SLV-Duisburg is listed as an others.

Does FROSIO have an API?

No public API is recorded for FROSIO.

What industry is FROSIO in?

FROSIO's product category is Professional Certification Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFALACAC, Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners), with a secondary code of EDAAANAO, Sustainability, Energy & Environmental (ESG/LEED) Certifications. Its NAICS code is 54138 and its SIC code is 8734.