Re-Turn
Re-Turn AS is a Norwegian R&D firm providing consultancy, laboratory testing, and product development for the composites and polymer industry, specializing in tailor-made nano-modified binder and coating systems for enterprise clients across recycling, infrastructure, aquaculture, and energy sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersMonstad, Norway
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Re-Turn does
Re-Turn AS is a Norwegian R&D company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Manstad (Fredrikstad), Norway. The firm provides consultancy, laboratory testing, and product development services for the composites and polymer industry, with a specialization in tailor-made binder and coating systems based on epoxy and polyurethane formulations. Its core technology centers on nano-modification — including nano carbon tubes, nano silica, and nano-cellulose (CNF) — and includes a patented method for dispersing nano-cellulose in solvent-free epoxy systems developed with Norske Skog. The company also works in thermoplastic composites, pipe production, insulation/core materials, industrial design, and recycling technology for regenerated plastics.
The product portfolio comprises six core lines — epoxy matrix systems, fairing compounds, special coatings, roadmarking systems (including patented photoluminescent safety solutions), adhesive systems, and bridge coatings — supported by service offerings in consulting, laboratory testing, project management, recycling technology, and thermoplastics/thermosets engineering. Re-Turn operates as the dedicated laboratory for the Norwegian Centre for Circular Economy (NCCE) and serves enterprise customers across pulp and paper (Norske Skog), fish farming (Nordic Aquafarms), energy infrastructure (Statnett), healthcare waste management (Endotech), and research (Norner).
The business model is B2B sales-led with quote-based pricing on multi-year and project-based contracts. Re-Turn generates revenue through professional services (consultancy, lab testing, project management) and one-time product sales of proprietary coatings and binder systems. The company operates within the Re-Group alongside sister company Re-Organic AS, holds a 66.7% stake in Icesolution AS (anti/de-icing technology integrated as a separate business area in 2021), and benefits from Nordic-region distribution reach. Combined Re-Group revenue was NOK 10 million in 2020, with no subsequent revenue disclosure available.
Re-Turn firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Re-Turn
- Legal name
- Re-Turn AS
- Website
- https://re-turn.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Re-Turn AS is a Norwegian R&D firm providing consultancy, laboratory testing, and product development for the composites and polymer industry, specializing in tailor-made nano-modified binder and coating systems for enterprise clients across recycling, infrastructure, aquaculture, and energy sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Re-Turn industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Polymer & Composite Materials R&D
- NAICS
- Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Packaging Recovery & Closed-Loop Programs (Take-Back, Deposit-Return, EPR Support) (IMALAMAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Recycling Equipment & Turnkey Reprocessing Systems (Extruders, Wash Lines) (IMANAMAI)
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Where Re-Turn is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Monstad
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Re-Turn business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Consulting services: Expertise for hire providing consultancy services to the composites and polymer industry for R&D and product development projects.
- Laboratory testing services: Analysis, tests, and documentation work for polymer materials, composites, and coatings with fully equipped laboratory and skilled staff with short turnaround times.
- Project management services: Project management for national and international projects, including government-funded projects, with expertise in defining tasks and writing applications.
- Product sales: Sale of proprietary coating and binder systems including epoxy, fairing compounds, special coatings, roadmarking systems, adhesive systems, and bridge coatings.
- Recycling technology services: Testing of regenerated plastic materials, issuing datasheets and documentation, and partnership in development processes for circular economy solutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom consulting and laboratory services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Re-Turn product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Re-Turn AS is a Norwegian R&D company providing consultancy, laboratory testing, and product development for the composites and polymer industry. It delivers tailor-made binder and coating system solutions for a variety of applications, with or without nano modifications, and sells finished product lines including epoxy matrix systems, fairing compounds, special coatings, roadmarking systems, adhesive systems, and bridge coatings. Its laboratory supports clients with analysis, tests, and documentation work for polymer materials, composites, and coatings, alongside project management for national and internationally funded R&D programs.
Product overview
Re-Turn AS is a Norwegian R&D company specializing in consultancy services, laboratory services, and product development for the composites and polymer industry. The company delivers tailor-made binder and coating system solutions for various applications, with or without nano modifications. Their core product portfolio consists of six main product lines: Epoxy matrix systems, Fairing Compounds, Special Coatings (Epoxy and PUR-based), Roadmarking Systems (including photoluminescent systems), Adhesive Systems, and Bridge Coatings. These products are supported by service offerings including Consulting, Laboratory Tests, Project Management, Recycling Technology, Thermoplastics, and Thermosets services. The company also operates Icesolution AS as a separate business area focusing on microwave/drone operated anti/de-icing technology.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Icesolution AS: Microwave/drone operated anti/de-icing technology and nano coatings business area being integrated into Re-Turn.
Products and services
- Epoxy Matrix Systems Tailor-made matrix systems for composite applications, customized for property requirements such as reduced allergic reactions, processing parameters like potlife and curing temperature, and impact resistance. For composite and polymer manufacturers needing application-specific epoxy formulations.
- Fairing Compounds Filling and fairing compounds for structural and cosmetic fiberglass repairs, providing mechanical strength and weather resistance for above- and below-waterline applications. For marine and fiberglass repair use cases.
- Special Coatings (Epoxy and PUR) Paint and coating systems based on Epoxy and PUR, including solvent-free nano-modified coatings using carbon nanotubes or nano silica systems. For industrial buyers needing customized protective coating systems for various applications.
- Roadmarking Systems Road marking systems including patented photoluminescent solutions for the road marking industry and safety applications in tunnels or ships. For infrastructure and road safety operators.
- Adhesive Systems Custom adhesive systems tailored for specific applications, including high-temperature adhesives and electrically conductive bonding. For industrial buyers needing specialized adhesive formulations.
- Bridge Coatings Tested and approved coatings for bridge surfaces delivering wear resistance and weather resistance for steel, concrete, and composite bridges. For bridge operators and infrastructure owners.
- Consulting Services Expertise-for-hire consultancy services for the polymer and composite industry covering R&D and product development projects. For industrial clients needing specialized polymer and composite expertise.
- Laboratory Testing Services Fully equipped laboratory providing analysis, tests, and documentation work for polymer materials, composites, and coatings, with short turnaround times. For industrial clients needing quality testing and certification documentation.
- Project Management Services Project management for national and international projects, including expertise in defining tasks and writing applications for government-funded projects. For consortia and companies participating in publicly funded R&D programs.
- Recycling Technology Services Testing of regenerated plastic materials, issuing datasheets and documentation, and partnership in development processes for circular economy solutions. For recycling companies and circular economy consortia.
- Thermoplastics Services Consultancy on utilizing various plastics materials and production methods for different manufacturing processes. For manufacturers working with thermoplastic composite production.
- Thermosets Services Development and design of customized composite products and industrial equipment based on extensive material knowledge and engineering expertise in thermoset systems. For industrial buyers needing custom thermoset composite products.
- Icesolution Anti/De-icing Technology Microwave and drone-operated anti-icing and de-icing technology targeting wind power, marine, and infrastructure applications. For industrial operators needing active ice mitigation.
Quantifiable outcome
- Achieved 10% profitability margin (result as percentage of turnover)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Re-Turn
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Re-Turn technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Re-Turn partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- NornerminorCollaboration in the Thermo Plastic Circle (TPC) project. Re-Turn's COO and CEO conducted experiments at Norner's facilities in Porsgrunn, creating compounds with Norwegian plastic waste.
- Norske Skog SaugbrugscoreStrategic partnership for development of bio-based plastic composites. Re-Turn collaborates with Norske Skog Saugbrugs on nano development projects including CEBINA (nano-cellulose applications), the Nano2021/NanoHeft project funded by Norges Forskningsråd, and the BioComp facility project.
- NCCE (Norsk Senter for Sirkulær Økonomi)coreRe-Turn has been a member of NCCE from its founding in 2017. Stein Dietrichson (COO and founder) was central when the cluster was established. Re-Turn serves as a dedicated laboratory for NCCE and is involved in collaborative projects including the SirkulærPlast project and Thermo Plastic Circle (TPC) project between NCCE and Borg Plast-Net.
- Biobe AScoreRe-Turn relocated to Biobe's facilities and opened a joint testlab for Borg Plast Nett. Co-location enables extended laboratory and consulting services to cluster members.
- Re-Organic AScoreSister company under Re-Group, co-located in same facilities. Re-Organic produces fiber-reinforced polymer solutions and handles certain distribution activities. Together with Re-Turn, the companies had combined revenue of 10 million NOK in 2020.
- ØstfoldforskningcoreRe-Turn's competence and lab equipment were central to the SirkulærPlast project (2017-2020) managed by Østfoldforskning, involving 13 companies and institutions.
- Borg Plast-NetcorePartnership in the Thermo Plastic Circle (TPC) project between NCCE and Borg Plast-Net, mapping mono-plastic waste streams and establishing logistics solutions. Supported by Handelens Miljøfond and Innovasjon Norge.
- WingBeam ASminorCo-located at Huseby Industrial Park. WingBeam AS and Re-Turn have sufficient space to expand test and production capacity together.
- Nordic Polymer & Processing TechnologyminorCo-located at Huseby Industrial Park. Company stores recycled polymers and additives for Norwegian plastic customers.
- Water Valley Technology ClusterminorRe-Turn is a member of Water Valley technology and engineering cluster, which aims to become the world's leading cluster for hydropower technology.
- Endotech ASminorCollaboration on hospital plastic recycling project, supported by Innovasjon Norge. Partners include Katoplast, Re-Organic, Re-Turn, and Stena Recycling.
- Icesolution ASminorRe-Turn (66.7% owner) planned to merge Icesolution into the company during 2021 as a separate business area. Icesolution develops microwave/drone-operated anti/de-icing technology.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Re-Turn competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Nofir: Norwegian plastics recycling company collecting and reprocessing marine and end-of-life plastics. Direct peer in the Nordic circular-plastics ecosystem where Re-Turn provides testing and documentation for recycled plastic materials.
- RISE Research Institutes of Sweden: Swedish state-owned research institute offering applied R&D and laboratory testing across materials, polymers, and composites. Direct peer providing comparable contract R&D and lab services to industrial clients in the Nordics.
- Norner: Norwegian polymer research institute providing R&D, testing, and pilot-plant services for plastics and composites. Direct peer — Re-Turn has already collaborated with Norner on the TPC project at Norner's Porsgrunn facility, and both serve the same Nordic polymer and circular-economy customer base.
Broad incumbents
- SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company. Broad incumbent that competes with Re-Turn's laboratory testing services for polymer materials and coatings, though at far greater scale and broader industry coverage.
- AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings major with strong specialty coatings portfolio including industrial, marine, and protective coatings. Broad incumbent whose scale and IP investment in sustainable coatings far exceeds Re-Turn's but validates the market Re-Turn targets.
- Hempel: Danish-founded global coatings manufacturer serving marine, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Broad incumbent competing in Re-Turn's marine and bridge coatings verticals with much greater scale and global reach.
- Covestro: Global polymer materials company producing high-performance resins, coatings raw materials, and composites. Broad incumbent supplying the same value chain Re-Turn serves, including custom-formulated epoxy and PUR systems for industrial coatings.
- Jotun: One of the world's largest coatings manufacturers, headquartered in Norway, producing marine, protective, and decorative coatings. Broad incumbent that competes with Re-Turn's specialty coatings (especially marine and bridge coatings) but at vastly larger scale and global distribution.
Regional players
- BIOBE AS: Norwegian bioplastic compounds and recycled-material producer, formerly co-located with Re-Turn. Regional peer and former strategic partner sharing the same circular-plastics customer base in Østfold, Norway.
Emerging players
- Teknova: Provider of custom lab services, media, and reagents for life sciences and industrial applications. Comparable as a contract laboratory partner for industrial R&D, though focused on life-science rather than polymer applications.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Re-Turn leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Re-Turn subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Re-Turn funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Re-Turn M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Re-Turn
What does Re-Turn do?
Re-Turn AS is a Norwegian R&D company providing consultancy, laboratory testing, and product development for the composites and polymer industry. It delivers tailor-made binder and coating system solutions for a variety of applications, with or without nano modifications, and sells finished product lines including epoxy matrix systems, fairing compounds, special coatings, roadmarking systems, adhesive systems, and bridge coatings. Its laboratory supports clients with analysis, tests, and documentation work for polymer materials, composites, and coatings, alongside project management for national and internationally funded R&D programs.
Is Re-Turn a public or private company?
Re-Turn is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Re-Turn founded?
Re-Turn was founded in 1998. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Re-Turn based?
Re-Turn is headquartered in Monstad, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Re-Turn make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Consulting services are the primary driver. The others are laboratory testing services, project management services, product sales and recycling technology services.
Who are Re-Turn's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Nofir, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Norner. Broad incumbents are SGS, AkzoNobel, Hempel, Covestro and Jotun. BIOBE AS is listed as a regional player. Teknova is listed as an emerging player.
Does Re-Turn have an API?
No public API is recorded for Re-Turn.
What industry is Re-Turn in?
Re-Turn's product category is Polymer & Composite Materials R&D. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAMAF, Packaging Recovery & Closed-Loop Programs (Take-Back, Deposit-Return, EPR Support), with a secondary code of IMANAMAI, Recycling Equipment & Turnkey Reprocessing Systems (Extruders, Wash Lines). Its NAICS code is 5417 and its SIC code is 8734.