What Tengill ehf does

Tengill ehf is an Icelandic private limited company (ehf.) founded September 1, 1987 and headquartered in Sauðárkrókur, northern Iceland. It operates as a full-stack electrical and telecommunications contracting firm with roughly 70–100 employees distributed across five physical branches: Sauðárkrókur (HQ), Blönduós, Hvammstangi, Reykjavík, and Akureyri. The company delivers six integrated service lines — general electrical contracting (installations, modifications, ship/boat systems, switchboard construction, lighting controls), telecommunications infrastructure (fiber optics, wireless networks, antenna, computer/network cabling), household appliance repair, refrigeration equipment service, electrical installation design, and security systems (access control, fire, intrusion, CCTV).

The company serves a horizontal customer base spanning individuals (residential appliance repair and small-scale services), businesses (commercial electrical, telecom, IT, security, refrigeration), and institutions (government, education, public-sector infrastructure). Distribution is entirely direct, delivered through on-site field service or at workshop facilities, with customers initiating work via a "verkbeiðni" (work request) form on the company website or by contacting branch offices directly. No intermediaries, resellers, or digital marketplace channels are used. Management is led by Gísli Sigurðsson (Framkvæmdastjórí/CEO) and Gunnar Traustason (Tækni- og vörustjórí/CTO), with the firm operating as a privately held, founder/owner-managed entity with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding.

Name

Tengill ehf

Legal name

Tengill ehf

Website

https://tengillehf.is

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tengill ehf is an Icelandic electrical contracting and telecommunications infrastructure firm founded in 1987, operating five branches nationwide with roughly 100 specialists serving individuals, businesses, and government institutions across Iceland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sauðárkrókur

HQ country

Iceland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: General electrical work including new electrical installations, modifications, ship and boat electrical systems, panel building, control systems, lighting controls, door entry systems. Provides comprehensive electrical services for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
2. Telecommunications Services: Network infrastructure, wireless networks, maintenance and repairs, antenna installations, fiber optic installations, computer and network cabling, telephone cabling services.
3. Security Systems: Access control systems, fire alarm systems, intrusion alarm systems, camera systems installation and maintenance.
4. Cooling and Refrigeration Services: Freezer systems, cooling systems, ice cabinets, freezer cabinets, freezer chests, cooling tables, ice machines, cooling tanks for commercial and industrial applications.
5. Household Appliance Repair: Repair services for washing machines, dryers, cookers, ovens, vacuum cleaners, food processors, and all other household appliances for individuals, businesses, and institutions.
6. Computer Services: Computer repairs, network services, serving customers like Fjölnet and Míla, providing IT support and solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Tengill ehf is a full-service electrical and telecommunications contracting company operating across Iceland. The company sells and delivers general electrical contracting, telecommunications cabling and infrastructure, security system installation, electrical installation design, refrigeration equipment servicing, and household appliance repair. It serves private individuals, commercial businesses, and public institutions through five branch locations nationwide.

Product overview

Tengill ehf is a comprehensive electrical and telecommunications service company providing a unified portfolio of integrated services under the 'Tengill' brand. The company operates as a single-service platform offering six core service lines: General Electrical Work (Almenn rafvirkjun) covering installations and modifications; Telecommunications Installation (Fjarskiptalagnir) for network and fiber infrastructure; Household Appliance Repairs (Heimilistækjaviðgerðir); Refrigeration Equipment Service (Kælitækjaþjónusta); Electrical Installation Design (Raflagnahönnun); and Security Systems (Öryggiskerfi). These services are delivered through five regional offices across Iceland (Sauðárkrókur, Blönduós, Hvammstangi, Reykjavík, Akureyri) with approximately 70 employees providing professional services to individuals, businesses, and institutions throughout the country.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Electrical Work (Almenn rafvirkjun)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NCC: Nordic construction company building housing, commercial properties, and infrastructure. Competes with Tengill for institutional and commercial electrical/specialty trades work within its broader general-contractor portfolio.
• YIT: Major Finnish construction and building services company offering residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects including technical building services. Broader portfolio than Tengill but overlaps in electrical/HVAC/security installation.
• Skanska: Large Nordic-headquartered construction and project development group that self-performs electrical and technical installations. Overlaps with Tengill on commercial/institutional electrical build-outs, though as part of a much larger general contractor.
• AF Gruppen: Norwegian contracting and property group with civil engineering, building, and environmental services. Tangentially comparable through technical building services and project execution capabilities in the Nordic region.

Direct peers

• Caverion: Finnish-headquartered building solutions and installation services firm delivering electrical, telecom, security, and HVAC services across the Nordics. Directly comparable service mix and customer segments to Tengill, with broader geographic reach.
• Assemblin: Nordic installation and engineering services company specializing in electrical, telecom, HVAC, and security. Operates across Sweden, Norway, and Finland with a multi-trade service model analogous to Tengill's six service lines.
• Instalco: Swedish installation services group operating through ~140 subsidiaries providing electrical, telecom, heating/plumbing, and ventilation services. Closely comparable operating model as a multi-trade installer serving regional Nordic markets.
• Bravida: Leading Nordic provider of electrical, telecom, security, and HVAC installation and service solutions. Closely mirrors Tengill's multi-trade services model and recurring MRO exposure, though at much larger scale across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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