Helgeland industrier AS (HIAS)

What Helgeland industrier AS (HIAS) does

Helgeland Industrier AS (HIAS) is a Norwegian work inclusion enterprise founded in 1980 and headquartered in Mosjøen, with branch operations in Sandnessjøen and Brønnøysund across the Helgeland region. The organization operates on assignment from NAV (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) to deliver tailored labor market measures for individuals who are distant from the regular workforce, including clarification measures, work preparation training (AFT), permanent adapted work (VTA), vocational rehabilitation, and a 40-week Norwegian language course with workplace practice. A wholly-owned subsidiary, Helgeland ASV AS, functions as the dedicated operator of sheltered employment and vocational training measures, while Brønnøy Brygger AS serves as a real estate subsidiary within the group.

The company also runs three commercial service lines that double as meaningful workplaces for program participants: a mechanical workshop providing repair, maintenance, welding, machining, and assembly services; catering and canteen operations in Mosjøen and Sandnessjøen; and a professional laundry business using modern equipment with environmentally friendly washing methods. The organization employs approximately 275 daily coworkers, is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, and reports 45 years of specialized experience in work inclusion.

Revenue is generated through two streams: government contracts via NAV for work inclusion program delivery, and one-off commercial contracts from local private businesses and individuals for mechanical, catering, and laundry services. HIAS is privately held by 25 owners, including Nordland County Municipality (17.2%) and 11 Helgeland municipalities (with Vefsn at 22.2%, Brønnøy at 13.3%, and Alstahaug at 12.8% as the largest municipal owners), alongside various private actors. Go-to-market operates primarily through NAV caseworker referrals for the work inclusion segment and direct outreach for commercial clients, supported by a website and a Facebook page rather than a developed digital sales infrastructure.

Name

Helgeland industrier AS (HIAS)

Legal name

Helgeland Industrier AS

Website

https://helgeland-industrier.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Helgeland Industrier AS (HIAS) is a Norwegian work inclusion enterprise, founded 1980 and headquartered in Mosjøen, that delivers NAV-contracted labor market measures and commercial services (mechanical workshop, catering, laundry) across three Helgeland locations, serving individuals distant from the workforce, local businesses, and 11 municipal owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Inclusion Services and Social Enterprise Operations

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN)

Keywords

• Work inclusion services
• Sheltered employment
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Commercial laundry services
• Industrial catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mosjøen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. NAV Government Contracts: Operates on assignment from NAV to provide tailored and effective labor market measures for people who need support to enter the workforce.
2. Commercial Services: Provides commercial services including mechanical workshop (repair and maintenance), laundry services, and catering/canteen operations to private businesses and individuals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Helgeland Industrier AS is a Norwegian work inclusion enterprise operating on assignment from NAV to deliver labor market measures including clarification measures, work preparation training (AFT), permanent adapted work (VTA), work rehabilitation, and Norwegian language courses with workplace practice. The company also operates commercial service businesses including a mechanical workshop for repair and maintenance of machines and equipment, catering and canteen operations, and professional laundry services for businesses across the Helgeland region.

Product overview

Helgeland Industrier AS (HIAS) is a work inclusion and social enterprise providing a portfolio of services organized around two main pillars: (1) work inclusion programs for individuals who need support to enter the workforce, delivered on behalf of NAV, and (2) commercial services including a mechanical workshop, catering/canteen operations, and laundry services. The company also operates through its subsidiary Helgeland ASV AS, which provides sheltered employment and vocational training. These services collectively aim to create meaningful employment opportunities while serving local businesses and communities across the Helgeland region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbeidsrettede tiltak (Work Inclusion Programs) Work inclusion programs offering assessment, training, clarification measures, work preparation training (AFT), permanent adapted work (VTA), work rehabilitation, and job placement services for individuals who need support to enter the workforce, delivered on behalf of NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration).
• Mekanisk verksted (Mechanical Workshop) Repair and maintenance services for machines and equipment, including mechanical component production, welding, machining, and assembly work for industrial, commercial, and private customers.
• Catering og kantinedrift (Catering and Canteen Services) Catering services for events and custom menus, plus daily canteen operations for businesses and institutions in Mosjøen and Sandnessjøen, featuring fresh, nutritious meals tailored to client needs.
• Vaskeri (Laundry Services) Professional laundry services for businesses including washing and cleaning of workwear, bedding, restaurant textiles, curtains, and personal laundry items using modern equipment and eco-friendly methods.
• Helgeland ASV AS (Sheltered Employment and Vocational Training) Subsidiary offering facilitated work and training programs, including sheltered employment and vocational training services across multiple locations in Helgeland.
• Norsk kurs med praksis (Norwegian Language Course with Practice) 40-week Norwegian language program combining language instruction with workplace practice, designed for foreign-language speakers to improve language skills while gaining work experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 municipalities actively support the organization

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAV (Norsk Arbeids- og Velferdsetat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAV provides assignments to Helgeland Industrier to deliver tailored and effective labor market measures. The organization operates as an authorized work inclusion enterprise implementing various NAV programs including clarification measures, work-oriented rehabilitation, Norwegian courses, permanent wage subsidies, and various projects.
• 11 Municipalities in HelgelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner11 municipalities in the Helgeland region support and partner with HIAS, contributing to inclusive workplaces and local value creation. Key municipalities include Vefsn (22.2% ownership), Brønnøy (13.3% ownership), and Alstahaug (12.8% ownership).
• Nordland County MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordland County Municipality holds 17.2% ownership stake and is a key governmental partner supporting the organization's work inclusion mission across the region.
• Helgeland ASV AS (Subsidiary)coreOthersHelgeland ASV AS is a wholly-owned subsidiary that provides adapted work and training opportunities. It serves as the measure operator for sheltered labor market measures including AFT and VTA programs.
• Brønnøy Brygger AS (Subsidiary)minorOthersBrønnøy Brygger AS is a property company (real estate subsidiary) within the Helgeland Industrier group.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Humana AB: Humana is a major Swedish personal care and work inclusion operator providing individual and family support, disability services, and labor market inclusion programs under Swedish municipality and Arbetsförmedlingen contracts. Comparable Nordic work inclusion operator with public-sector contract model.
• Samhall AB: Samhall is the Swedish government's national work inclusion enterprise, providing sheltered employment and commercial services (cleaning, laundry, industrial) to people with disabilities. Comparable business model — government-mandated work inclusion operated through commercial revenue lines — but Swedish rather than Norwegian geography.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo S.A. Sodexo is a global facility services and catering company operating across Norway, providing canteen, cleaning, and workplace services to corporate and public clients. Comparable to HIAS's catering and canteen operations but a large multinational with no inclusion mission — represents the standard commercial competitor for HIAS's commercial lines.
• Kirkens Bymisjon: Kirkens Bymisjon is a major Norwegian social enterprise operating employment initiatives, work training, and social programs across Norway. Broader scope than HIAS (encompasses housing, refugee services, etc.) but competes for the same grant and inclusion funding pool and operates similar workshop-based training models.
• ISS A/S: ISS is a global facility services company providing catering, cleaning, and workplace services to corporate and public-sector clients. Comparable operating model in HIAS's commercial lines (canteen, laundry, mechanical services) but at vastly larger scale, with no work inclusion mission. Sets the competitive benchmark for the commercial service segment.

Direct peers

• Attende AS: Attende AS is one of Norway's largest work inclusion enterprises, delivering NAV-licensed AFT, VTA, and clarification measures along with commercial services in multiple Norwegian regions. Most directly comparable peer to HIAS by business model, customer base (NAV + municipalities), and dual social/commercial mission.
• Veas AS: Veas is a Norwegian waste-to-energy and waste management company that employs work inclusion workers as a meaningful share of its workforce, combining industrial core operations with social mission. Closely comparable hybrid model linking a commercial industrial service to NAV-driven inclusion employment.
• Stendi AS: Stendi is a large Norwegian provider of work inclusion, care, and staffing services via NAV and municipal contracts. Operates a similar dual-mission model combining public-sector inclusion programs with commercial service delivery, serving comparable customer segments in Norway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/helgelandindustrier
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/helgeland-industrier-as-hias-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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