Gunnar Hippe

What Gunnar Hippe does

Gunnar Hippe AS is a family-owned Norwegian industrial manufacturer headquartered in Moelv, founded in 1939 by Gunnar Hippe as a traditional sheet metal workshop. The company operates two integrated business lines: contract sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, CNC punching, CNC bending, TIG/MIG/MAG welding, sandblasting, powder coating, assembly) for industrial and contractor customers, and its proprietary Hippehenger'n trailer brand covering cargo, professional, boat, and container trailers. Production runs on advanced CNC equipment, most notably an Amada Ensis 3015 AJ 6000W fiber laser with automated plate storage for 24-hour unmanned operation. The facility holds EN 1090-1 (EXC 1, EXC 2, EXC 3) welding certification and NS-EN ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, qualifying it for load-bearing structural work.

The company generates revenue through three streams: (i) one-time and series contract manufacturing of customer-designed sheet metal components, (ii) hardware sales of Hippehenger'n trailers distributed via a five-county Norwegian dealer network plus direct factory sales, and (iii) full-service professional services from design through finished product. Pricing is unit-based for catalog trailer SKUs (ranging from approximately NOK 15,990 for boat trailers to NOK 89,990 for heavy-duty professional trailers) and quote-based for custom contract and tank trailer work. Notable named customers include Øveraasen AS (largest customer, snow removal components), Moelven Limtre, Statens vegvesen, HK Container/Algeco (co-developer of the proprietary Containerhenger®), and Letthus AS.

Gunnar Hippe AS employs 30 people and reports annual revenue of approximately 50 million NOK (roughly USD 4.5–4.8 million). The company is led by Managing Director Arne Olav Dullum, who assumed the role on September 1, 2025, succeeding founder Gunnar Hippe (now advisor). It is a member of Total Defence Group, an industrial consortium of 22 companies in the Hedmark and Oppland region. Geographic operations are concentrated in Norway, with no disclosed international expansion.

Name

Gunnar Hippe

Legal name

Gunnar Hippe AS

Website

https://ghippe.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gunnar Hippe AS is a family-owned Norwegian industrial manufacturer founded in 1939, specializing in sheet metal fabrication and the proprietary Hippehenger'n trailer brand, serving industrial customers and consumers through direct factory sales and a five-county Norwegian dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Moelv

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sheet Metal Products Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of sheet metal components and products for industrial and contractor customers. Products include piece and series-produced units manufactured according to customer drawings and specifications.
2. Trailer Products (Hippehenger'n): Production and sale of own-brand trailers including professional trailers, cargo trailers, boat trailers, and container trailers. Direct sales from factory and through dealer network.
3. Contract Manufacturing Services: Full-service contract manufacturing from idea to finished product, including construction/design, laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, sandblasting, painting, and assembly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gunnar Hippe AS manufactures thin sheet metal products and fabricates components for industrial customers, operating CNC-controlled laser cutting, punching, bending, certified welding (EN 1090-2/-4/-5), sandblasting, and powder coating. The company also produces and sells its own "Hippehenger'n" trailer brand — cargo, professional, boat, and container trailers — directly from its factory in Moelv and through a Norwegian dealer network, alongside custom-built special trailers and architectural metalwork.

Product overview

Gunnar Hippe AS is a modern family-owned industrial company specializing in thin sheet metal production and fabrication. The company operates a comprehensive portfolio consisting of: 1) Hippehenger'n trailer brand with sub-categories including Varehengere (cargo trailers), Proffhengere (professional trailers), Båthengere (boat trailers), and Containerhengere (container trailers), plus tilbehør (accessories); 2) Comprehensive manufacturing services including construction/engineering (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault), laser cutting (Amada Ensis 3015 AJ 6kW fiber laser), CNC punching/stamping (Amada EMZ3610, Vipros 367), CNC bending (press brakes 80-220 ton), welding (TIG/MIG/MAG with EN 1090 certifications), sandblasting, powder/wet painting, assembly, and sheet metal workshop; 3) Custom customer products and special builds; 4) Architectural metalwork and art installations. The company runs the full production chain from idea to finished product, with advanced CNC-controlled machines enabling unmanned 24-hour production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hippehenger'n: The company's own brand of trailers positioned as 'the quality-conscious user's first choice'. Includes boat trailers, cargo trailers, and professional trailers.

Products and services

• Varehengere (Cargo / Utility Trailers) Cargo and utility trailers under the Hippehenger'n brand for hobby and professional users, ranging from 750kg to 1550kg load capacity across multiple models (21.12.750, L21.12.900, 21.12.750B, 21.12.1000, 25.12.1100, 25.14.1100, 25.22.1300, 25.22.1550, 25.24.1300, 25.24.1550). Sold direct from factory and via Norwegian dealer network.
• Proffhengere (Professional Trailers) Professional-grade trailers under the Hippehenger'n brand for professional users with higher quality and load requirements, ranging from 1500kg to 2700kg (and up to 3500kg for 55.26.2700). Models include 26.24.1500, 26.24.2000, 26.24.2700, 31.24.1500, 31.24.2000, 31.24.2700, 55.26.2700. Sold direct and via dealer network.
• Båthengere (Boat Trailers) Boat trailers under the Hippehenger'n brand for boats up to 18 feet, including models B16.500 (500kg), B18.750 (750kg), BB18.750 with brakes (750kg), and BB18.1300 with brakes (1300kg).
• Containerhenger (Container Trailers) Proprietary Containerhenger® container trailers for transporting 8', 10', 14', and 20' steel containers by passenger car, independently of trucks. Models include Containerhenger 8-2.7T (2700kg), 10-2.7T (2700kg), 14 (2700kg), 14-3.5T (3500kg), and 20 (3500kg). Patented design with direct factory sales.
• Spesialbygg (Custom-Built Trailers and Special Products) Custom-built trailers and special products including construction trailer chassis (brakke understell), canoe and kayak trailers, TWO-friksjonsmåler friction-measurement trailers for Olsense Technology/Viatech, Veltepetter rollover simulator for Statens vegvesen, and rørjigg pipe-jig systems for Hallmaker Byggservice. Each unit is designed and produced to customer specifications.
• Tilbehør hengere (Trailer Accessories) Trailer accessories and add-ons including presenning tarpaulins (L17, L21, H25), presenningsbøyler, loading ramps, spare wheels (155/80R13), safety locks, safety boxes, sheep gate sets, and tank trailers. Sold as standalone items alongside the trailer line.
• Laserskjæring (Fiber Laser Cutting Service) Contract laser cutting service using an Amada Ensis 3015 AJ 6000W fiber laser with 1500x3000mm work area, automatic plate storage, and robotic pick-up for 24-hour unmanned operation. Cuts aluminum up to 15mm, stainless steel and steel up to 25mm, plus copper and brass in thinner materials. Service offered to industrial and contractor customers.
• Stansing (CNC Punching / Stamping Service) Contract CNC punching and stamping service using Amada EMZ3610 (30 ton, 1520x2500mm) and Amada Vipros 367 (8mm capacity) machines. Maximum speed 1800 strokes/min with automatic tool carousel enabling 24-hour unmanned operation. Processes steel, aluminum, and stainless steel up to 4mm.
• Knekking (CNC Bending Service) Contract CNC press-brake bending service using three Amada press brakes ranging from 80 to 220 tons of force with up to 4m working length. Bends laser-cut, punched, or cut parts to specified forms for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 years of sheet metal processing experience
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Total Defence GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019TDG is a newly created industrial group consisting of 22 companies in Hedmark and Oppland. Gunnar Hippe AS became shareholders and members of this association in 2019. The partnership provides networking and potentially collaborative opportunities within the regional industrial community.
• HK Container AS (now Algeco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGunnar Hippe AS assisted HK Container AS with development and construction of Containerhenger® - a novelty in the Norwegian market launched in 2016 for transport of steel containers by passenger car. HK Container has since been acquired by Algeco. Gunnar Hippe AS continues to develop and produce the container trailers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• TK Metalworks (Malthus-style Norwegian sheet metal fabricator): Norwegian contract sheet metal fabricators with laser, bending, and welding capabilities serve the same B2B industrial customer base (e.g., OEMs needing custom enclosures, brackets, and prototypes). They compete with Gunnar Hippe's contract-manufacturing services outside the trailer side of the business.

Broad incumbents

• Humbaur: Humbaur is a German manufacturer of trailers and transport solutions spanning cargo, horse, and box-body categories. Comparable on professional and box-body product ranges that overlap with Hippehenger'n Proffhengere.
• Brian James Trailers: Brian James Trailers is a UK-based trailer manufacturer serving professional transport, motorsport, and freight markets. Its professional-grade product range overlaps with Hippehenger'n Proffhengere and container trailers.
• Ifor Williams Trailers: Ifor Williams is the UK's largest trailer manufacturer with a broad range of commercial, agricultural, and leisure trailers distributed across Europe. It represents the upper bound of scale and brand reach that Hippehenger'n competes against in the professional segment.

Direct peers

• Brenderup: Brenderup is a Danish trailer brand with a broad Nordic dealer footprint, producing cargo, boat, and utility trailers. It competes with Hippehenger'n in cross-border Nordic markets and through similar retailer channels.
• Respo Haagised: Respo is an Estonian trailer manufacturer with a strong Nordic distribution presence in cargo, boat, and box trailers. Comparable to Hippehenger'n on price-positioned utility trailers targeting the same end customers.
• Variant Norge: Variant is one of the largest Nordic trailer manufacturers with broad cargo, boat, and professional trailer lines. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Hippehenger'n in the Norwegian market.
• Tredal: Tredal is a Norwegian trailer manufacturer producing cargo, boat, and professional trailers for the Nordic market. It competes directly with Hippehenger'n through overlapping dealer channels in Norway and similar product breadth.

Regional players

• Velde Norge: Velde is a Norwegian vehicle and trailer manufacturer focused on commercial transport equipment. It competes with Hippehenger'n in professional and commercial trailer categories within the Norwegian domestic market.
• Mathy Trailers: Mathy is a Danish-based trailer brand producing utility and boat trailers distributed across Scandinavia. It overlaps with Hippehenger'n on consumer-grade cargo and boat trailers in the broader Nordic region.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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