Tredal AS

What Tredal AS does

Tredal AS is a Norwegian, family-owned trailer manufacturer founded in 1895 and headquartered in Vigeland, Lindesnes (Southern Norway). The company designs, produces, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of trailers — including cargo (Varehenger), box (Lokkhenger/Skaphenger), enclosed, refrigerated (Termohenger), boat, car-transport, machine, cable, tipper, and camping variants — primarily for the Norwegian and Nordic markets. Its central technical differentiator is the proprietary SPIRAX™ double-acting spring suspension system, which the company describes as unique on the market and approved for 100 km/h, providing superior driving comfort and load stability for heavy or sensitive cargo.

Tredal operates a multi-channel go-to-market built around a domestic dealer network across Norway, supplemented by its own website, a customer parts portal (portal.tredal.no), a used-trailer marketplace, and a rental program. The firm produces approximately 1,200 trailers per year with a lean headcount of 8 employees, indicating an outsourced or contract-manufactured production model rather than large in-house fabrication. It also runs a custom "Prosjekter" division delivering specialty units such as ADR-regulated (explosives) trailers, mobile bakery units, and exhibition trailers. The Tredal family remains the principal owner and no external investors have been disclosed.

Revenue mechanics are quote-based rather than list-priced, and no public revenue figures are disclosed. The 130-year brand heritage, "Made in Norway for Norwegian conditions" positioning, and the SPIRAX suspension serve as the principal commercial levers, while the dealer network and parts/service infrastructure drive repeat engagement post-sale.

Name

Tredal AS

Legal name

Tredal AS

Website

https://tredal.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tredal AS is a Norwegian family-owned trailer manufacturer founded in 1895, producing ~1,200 trailers per year across cargo, boat, machine, refrigerated, and specialty variants, distributed through a domestic dealer network and supported by its proprietary SPIRAX suspension system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

Keywords

• Trailer manufacturing
• Cargo trailers
• Boat trailers
• Refrigerated trailers
• Custom trailers

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tredal AS is a Norwegian trailer manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells custom-built trailers for commercial and recreational use. Founded in 1895, the company produces approximately 1,200 trailers annually across categories including cargo, box, boat, car transport, machine, cable, tipper, refrigerated, and camping trailers. All Tredal trailers feature the proprietary SPIRAX double-acting spring suspension system, which is unique in the market and approved for 100 km/h.

Product overview

Tredal AS is a Norwegian trailer manufacturer with over 130 years of experience, producing approximately 1,200 trailers annually. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of trailer types including Varehenger (cargo), Lokkhenger (box), Campinghenger (camper), Skaphenger (enclosed box), Termohenger (refrigerated), Båthenger (boat), Biltransport (car transporter), Maskinhenger (machine), Kabelhenger (cable), and Tipphenger (tipper). The product line is complemented by the premium Tredal X sub-brand and the proprietary SPIRAX double-acting spring suspension system, which provides market-leading driving comfort and load stability. Tredal also produces custom/specialty trailers through their project division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spirax: Double-acting spring suspension system - the only one on the market, providing unique driving comfort, stable load, and approved for 100km/h.
• TredalX

Products and services

• Varehenger (Cargo Trailer)
• Lokkhenger (Box Trailer) Box-style trailers for various transport needs with a covered top, suitable for protecting cargo from weather during transit.
• Campinghenger (Camping Trailer) Trailers designed for recreational camping use, providing mobile accommodation and gear transport for outdoor enthusiasts.
• Skaphenger (Enclosed Box Trailer) Fully enclosed box trailers for secure cargo transport, protecting goods from theft and weather during transit.
• Termohenger (Refrigerated Trailer) Temperature-controlled refrigerated trailers for transporting perishable goods, equipped with freezing units and power generators.
• Båthenger (Boat Trailer) Trailers specifically designed for transporting boats, representing one of Tredal's original product lines and a key area of expertise.
• Biltransport (Car Transporter Trailer) Trailers designed for transporting cars and other vehicles, suitable for both commercial and private vehicle transport needs.
• Maskinhenger (Machine Trailer) Heavy-duty trailers for transporting machinery, construction equipment, and other large industrial items.
• Kabelhenger (Cable Trailer) Specialized trailers for cable laying and utility applications, designed for the energy and telecommunications infrastructure sectors.
• Tipphenger (Tipper Trailer)
• Tredal X A premium line of trailers under the Tredal X sub-brand, featuring enhanced specifications and design for innovative trailer solutions.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Böckmann Fahrzeugwerke: One of Europe's largest trailer manufacturers offering horse, cargo, car-transport, and utility trailers. Comparable in product breadth to Tredal but at significantly greater scale and broader European distribution.
• Ifor Williams Trailers: UK-headquartered trailer OEM with a comprehensive range including plant, livestock, box, and tipper trailers. Competes with Tredal in machine and box trailer segments and exports throughout Europe including the Nordics.
• Anssems: Netherlands-based trailer OEM with cargo, platform, and tipping trailer offerings across Europe. Overlaps with Tredal's Varehenger and Tipphenger products and competes in the broader European mid-market.
• Humbaur: German trailer manufacturer with broad product range spanning cargo, tipper, refrigerated, and vehicle-transport trailers. Overlaps with Tredal's Termohenger, Tipphenger, and Biltransport categories at a much larger scale.

Regional players

• Henra: Dutch trailer manufacturer producing machine, cargo, and tipper trailers for the Benelux and broader European market. Comparable product mix to Tredal's commercial range but operating primarily outside the Nordic geography.

Direct peers

• Brenderup: Nordic-region trailer manufacturer producing cargo, boat, and utility trailers across Scandinavia. Direct competitor to Tredal in the Norwegian and broader Nordic trailer market with overlapping product categories.
• Variant Noreg AS: Norwegian trailer manufacturer serving commercial and consumer segments with cargo and machine trailers. Direct domestic competitor to Tredal in the Norwegian market with overlapping dealer channels and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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