Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk

What Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk does

Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk AS is a Norwegian private limited mechanical manufacturing company, founded in 1865 and headquartered in Lonevåg on Osterøy, just north of Bergen. The company operates as a total supplier with fully integrated in-house capabilities spanning bronze-alloy casting and model-making, CNC machining (including robot-operated mill-turn centers with turning capacity up to Ø1600mm), assembly, testing, and quality documentation using four Zeiss CMM machines. Its flagship products are the patented SafeStream™ fish pumps for the aquaculture industry and the Jets Vacuumarator™ vacuum pump manufactured on long-term co-development terms for Jets™ since 1986; beyond these, the company produces customized mechanical components for maritime, subsea, and energy sector customers.

The business model is B2B enterprise-direct, with revenue generated primarily through hardware sales of customized and series-produced mechanical components and assemblies, supplemented by technical services including product development, prototype production, casting tooling, and production-method improvement. Customer segments are organized vertically — maritime (primary), subsea, energy, and aquaculture — with a stated global footprint through both Norwegian and international customers. Operational credentials include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications as well as compliance with Norway's Transparency Act (Åpenhetsloven), supporting qualification for enterprise supply chains.

The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional or private-equity backing, is led by Managing Director Bjørn Øvsthus, and currently employs approximately 21 people. Its 5,000m² production facility has undergone substantial 2023-vintage investment in automation and equipment renewal, coinciding with a full corporate rebrand and the launch of the SafeStream™ aquaculture product line.

Name

Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk

Legal name

Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk AS

Website

https://mjosmetall.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk AS is a Norwegian mechanical manufacturer, founded in 1865, that produces customized precision components and two flagship products — the SafeStream™ fish pumps and the Jets Vacuumarator™ — serving maritime, subsea, energy, and aquaculture customers via a B2B direct-sales model from its Osterøy facility near Bergen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mechanical Manufacturing

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

Keywords

• Mechanical component manufacturing
• Custom machining services
• Industrial casting foundry
• Aquaculture fish pumps
• Vacuum sanitary components

Headquarters

HQ city

Lonevåg (Osterøy)

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mechanical Component Manufacturing: Development and production of customized mechanical components and products with in-house capabilities from casting and machining to assembly and testing. Revenue generated from sale of manufactured products to industrial customers.
2. SafeStream™ Fish Pumps: Proprietary patented fish pump products for the aquaculture industry, contributing to the company's sustainable solutions portfolio.
3. Technical Services: Product development, production adaptation, prototype production, and improvement of production methods offered as technical services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk is a Norwegian mechanical manufacturer and total supplier that develops and produces customized mechanical components and products with full in-house capabilities spanning casting of bronze alloys, CNC machining, assembly, and testing. Its two flagship products are the patented SafeStream™ fish pumps for the aquaculture industry and the Jets Vacuumarator™ vacuum pump manufactured for Jets™ vacuum sanitary systems, supported by services in product development, prototype production, and quality documentation.

Product overview

Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk is a total supplier offering development and production of customized mechanical solutions with in-house capabilities across the entire production chain—from casting and machining to assembly and testing. The product portfolio centers on two main offerings: SafeStream™ fish pumps (patented pump technology for gentle fish handling) and Jets Vacuumarator™ (vacuum pump for sanitary systems supplied to Jets™). Beyond these core products, the company provides complementary services including product development, casting and model making, machining, assembly and testing, and quality control/documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeStream fiskepumper: SafeStream fish pumps designed and developed by Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk AS for gentle fish handling while maintaining high capacity. The product represents the company's focus on sustainable solutions and innovative maritime technology.

Products and services

• SafeStream™ Fish Pumps (SafeStream™ fiskepumper) Patented fish pumps designed and developed by Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk for gentle handling of fish while maintaining high capacity, transporting fish safely throughout the entire process to reduce stress and injuries and improve fish welfare.
• Jets Vacuumarator™ Vacuum pump for vacuum sanitary systems, manufactured by Mjøs as the main product supplied to Jets™ for water-saving and energy-efficient sanitary solutions used in maritime and international markets.
• Product Development (Produktutvikling) Product development and production adaptation services covering complete development projects and collaboration projects focused on design for manufacturing, supporting customers from initial idea to finished product.
• Casting and Model Production (Støping og modellframstilling) In-house foundry services for bronze alloys including rapid prototype production through model making, enabling short lead times for customized cast components.
• Machining (Maskinering) CNC machining services ranging from prototypes and customized solutions to unmanned production of large series, including horizontal turning (Ø660/L=2000), vertical turning (Ø1600/H=1000), and milling (Ø1200/H=1000) on modern CNC machines including robot-operated Mill-Turn machines.
• Assembly and Testing (Sammenstilling og testing) Assembly and testing of complete products with efficient routines developed through Jets™ pump work, reducing customers' administration, transport, and handling costs.
• Quality Control and Documentation (Kontroll og dokumentasjon) Quality control and documentation services using four CMM measuring machines from Zeiss capable of documenting the finest tolerances and most complex geometries, with customized documentation packages to meet customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimal material consumption due to high precision in castings, plus reuse of swarf from machining processes.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

One partnership is on record.

• Jets™coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986Jets™ is Mjøs Metallvarefabrikk's largest and most important customer and cooperation partner. Jets™ is an international group with forward-looking solutions for vacuum sanitary systems. The Vacuumarator™ pump, launched in 1986, is an important part of this system. Mjøs's mission is to further develop and manufacture this unit so Jets™ remains a strong and innovative actor in the international market for water-saving and energy-efficient sanitary solutions. The relationship with Jets™ has helped Mjøs strengthen its position as a total supplier.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sterner AS: Norwegian supplier of water treatment and process equipment to aquaculture, maritime, and energy — competes with Mjøs for fluid handling and process component contracts in the same Nordic verticals.
• Seepex: German specialty/metering pump manufacturer serving industrial and process applications; comparable to Mjøs on specialty pump engineering depth and custom pump OEM positioning.
• Cflow: Norwegian maker of fish handling and processing equipment for the aquaculture industry; comparable to Mjøs's SafeStream™ fish pump line in product category and customer segment.
• PG Flow Solutions: Norwegian-headquartered pump manufacturer specializing in fluid handling for maritime, subsea, and aquaculture — directly overlaps with Mjøs's specialty pump focus and Norwegian customer base.
• Skaginn 3X: Icelandic/Nordic supplier of processing equipment and pumps for the seafood and aquaculture industry; competes for the same wellboat and processing-plant fish handling opportunities as SafeStream™.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine systems integrator with broad propulsion, pumps, and environmental solutions portfolio; comparable end customers in maritime and offshore energy where Mjøs supplies components.
• Akva Group: Larger Norwegian incumbent supplying equipment, systems, and services across the full aquaculture value chain; an adjacent player to SafeStream™'s end market with broader product scope.
• Alfa Laval: Global Swedish incumbent in marine separation, pumping, and heat transfer; competes for marine pump and component programs where Mjøs also serves maritime customers.
• Grundfos: Danish global pump manufacturer; broad incumbent that competes in industrial and sanitary pump markets overlapping with parts of Mjøs's pump portfolio.
• Xylem: US-listed global water technology and pump manufacturer with substantial industrial, marine, and aquaculture overlap; broad incumbent comparable to Mjøs's fluid handling offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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