Kjell Foss AS

What Kjell Foss AS does

Kjell Foss AS is a Norwegian, family-owned rock blasting and stabilization contractor founded in 1966 by Kjell Foss and headquartered in Ramnes, Vestfold. The company, now led by third-generation family member Kristoffer Foss as Group CEO, operates a nationwide contractor business serving both public and private sector clients across Norway and the Nordic region, and employs approximately 113 people as of 2025.

Its service portfolio spans rock blasting (Fjellsprengning), GPS-guided rock drilling (Fjellboring, holes from 35mm to 115mm), wire sawing (Wiresaging), rock stabilization (Fjellsikring including bolts, anchor bolts, rockfall and ice nets), and non-explosive rock removal methods (Trollkraft/Bergsprekk and hydraulic splitting) for vibration- and noise-sensitive environments. Underlying technology includes a machine park of up to 70 drilling rigs across five rig types, explosives sourced from partners Orica and Austin Powder, drilling equipment from Epiroc, and a wholly-owned workshop subsidiary (Furulund Maskin AS) for fleet maintenance. The group operates through multiple wholly-owned subsidiaries including Kjell Foss Fjellsprengning AS, Kjell Foss Industri AS, Kjell Foss Nord AS, Fjellsprengning Øst AS, Per Klungland AS, and Re Matta AS.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue: work is won through competitive tendering and direct enterprise sales to major contractors (Veidekke, NCC, Skanska, Franzefoss, Skolt), infrastructure developers, and municipalities, with pricing quoted per project rather than via standardized tiers. Revenue is generated across quarry blasting (approximately 70 quarries served), infrastructure projects (road, railway, bridges, hospitals), and general construction, with growth supported by regional acquisitions and a new circular-economy subsidiary for blasting mat reuse established in 2025.

Name

Kjell Foss AS

Legal name

Kjell Foss AS

Website

https://kjellfoss.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kjell Foss AS is a family-owned Norwegian rock blasting, drilling, and stabilization contractor founded in 1966, serving quarry operators, infrastructure developers, major contractors, and municipalities throughout Norway and the Nordic region with a fleet of up to 70 drilling rigs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rock Blasting and Excavation Services

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)

akta.pro primary industry

Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment (IMAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surface Mining Equipment (Excavators, Shovels, Draglines, Dozers) (IMAKANAA)

Keywords

• Rock blasting services
• Rock drilling services
• Quarry blasting services
• Rock stabilization services
• Non-explosive rock removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramnes

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rock Blasting and Drilling Services: Project-based revenue from rock blasting, drilling, and excavation services for infrastructure, construction, and quarry projects throughout Norway and the Nordic region. Revenue is generated through competitive bidding on public and private contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kjell Foss AS is a Norwegian contractor specializing in rock blasting (fjellsprengning), rock drilling, wire sawing, and rock stabilization for infrastructure, construction, and quarry projects. The company provides both conventional explosive blasting and non-explosive rock removal techniques (such as hydraulic splitting and Trollkraft), operating one of the largest specialized machine parks in Norway. It delivers end-to-end rock excavation and site preparation services nationwide through its operating subsidiaries.

Product overview

Kjell Foss AS is a family-owned construction company specializing in rock blasting and rock stabilization services across Norway and the Nordic region. The company operates through multiple subsidiary companies offering a comprehensive portfolio of services including rock blasting (Fjellsprengning), rock drilling with GPS guidance (Fjellboring), wire sawing (Wiresaging), rock stabilization (Fjellsikring), non-explosive rock removal (Trollkraft/Bergsprekk), and hydraulic splitting (Hydraulisk sprengning). The group maintains a machine park of up to 70 drilling rigs capable of drilling holes from 35mm to 115mm diameter. Subsidiaries include Kjell Foss Fjellsprengning AS (core blasting), Kjell Foss Industri AS (industrial blasting), Kjell Foss Nord AS (Northern Norway operations), Furulund Maskin AS (workshop/maintenance), Fjellsprengning Øst AS (Eastern Norway), Per Klungland AS (collaboration company), and Re Matta AS (shooting mat recycling). The company serves quarry, infrastructure, road/railway, water/sewage, and residential projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rock Blasting (Fjellsprengning)

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ quarries served with ongoing drilling and blasting operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Re-Matta AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Subsidiary focused on reuse of blasting mats from construction projects. Instead of disposal, mats are sorted, inspected, prepared for reuse - reducing waste and costs.
• EpiroccoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing drilling rigs and technology for rock drilling operations. Epiroc is a leading manufacturer of mining and infrastructure equipment.
• OricacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of explosives and blasting technology for rock blasting services. Orica is a global leader in mining and civil explosives.
• Austin Powder InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of commercial explosives and blasting products for controlled rock blasting operations.
• Petter A Olsen AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaborator in drilling and blasting industry, also held as investment through Kjell Foss Holding AS.
• Veggli Fjellboring AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry collaborator in rock drilling services, also held as investment through Kjell Foss Holding AS.
• Norsk Spesialboring ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized drilling partner, held as investment through Kjell Foss Holding AS.
• OKAB (Opplæringskontoret for Bygg- og anleggsbransjen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining office for construction and mining trades. OKAB assists with apprentice training, vocational education, and labor recruitment for the industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Veidekke ASA: One of the largest Scandinavian contractors; customer of Kjell Foss in infrastructure projects but also operates adjacent civil engineering and infrastructure divisions at much larger scale.
• AF Gruppen ASA: Major Norwegian construction group with civil engineering, infrastructure, and environmental services divisions. Competes for the same infrastructure tenders but operates at much broader scale across multiple construction categories.
• NCC AB: Leading Nordic construction company; customer of Kjell Foss in Norwegian projects. Competes in broader infrastructure and asphalt/aggregates but outsources specialty rock blasting.
• Skanska AB: Major global construction and infrastructure developer; active Norwegian customer (e.g., E8 Oslo). Larger-scale competitor in civil engineering that relies on Kjell Foss for specialty blasting.

Direct peers

• Norsk Bergentreprenør AS: Norwegian rock engineering and blasting contractor offering drilling, blasting, and rock stabilization services to infrastructure and quarry customers. Closest functional peer in the Norwegian market.
• Brødrene Sunde AS: Norwegian specialty contractor focused on rock blasting, marine blasting, and underwater drilling — directly comparable in services, geography, and customer overlap. Serves Norway's coastal infrastructure and quarry market.
• Brødrene Østbye AS: Norwegian contractor providing rock blasting, excavation, and heavy construction services to infrastructure and real estate developers in the Oslo region. Directly comparable scale and service mix.
• LNS Entreprenør AS: Norwegian contractor with capabilities in earthworks, blasting, and infrastructure construction across Northern Norway. Comparable scale and regional exposure.

Emerging players

• NCC Industry AS: Norwegian division of NCC focused on aggregates, asphalt, and quarry operations; partial overlap with Kjell Foss in quarry services and rock extraction, primarily in Eastern Norway.

Others

• Franzefoss AS: Norwegian aggregates and construction materials producer; long-standing Kjell Foss customer for quarry blasting. Adjacent vertical rather than direct competitor — supplies materials that Kjell Foss helps extract.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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