Excess Engineering As
Excess Engineering AS is a Norwegian niche engineering firm that designs patented electric actuators and automation systems replacing hydraulics in oil & gas, offshore wind, construction machinery, and maritime applications, selling custom hardware and project-based engineering services through B2B enterprise channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersSandnes, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Excess Engineering As does
Excess Engineering AS is a Norwegian niche hardware engineering firm, founded in 2011 in Sandnes and operating within the Kverneland Industrier industrial group, that designs and manufactures custom electric actuators and automation systems as direct replacements for hydraulics in heavy-duty industrial applications. Its patented core technology — ball screw and inverted ball screw electric actuators delivering over 90% energy efficiency versus 10–15% for diesel-hydraulic systems, with load capacities up to 100 tons — underpins a product portfolio that spans the Electric Actuator, the Move-X all-electric boat handling system, Active Heave Compensation systems for small/medium electrical hoists, an all-electric Cyclic CPT Tool for offshore geotechnical investigations, an All-Electric Wheel Loader, and a broad set of automation and electrical products (motors, batteries, control cabinets, sinus filters).
The company targets four primary verticals — oil and gas, renewable energy / offshore wind, construction machinery, and maritime — addressing pain points such as hydraulic inefficiency, oil-spill environmental risk, high maintenance costs, and emissions in offshore and construction operations. It monetizes through a mix of custom actuator hardware sales, project-based engineering services, subsea system manufacturing, and funded R&D contracts with partners such as Geoquip Marine and Rental.one, supported by grants from Innovation Norway, ENOVA, the Research Council of Norway (Eurostars), and the European Innovation Council (2.5 MEUR EIC Accelerator grant plus equity in 2023). Distribution is primarily direct B2B enterprise sales supplemented by its role as Norwegian representative for Houston-based Trendsetter Engineering's subsea product line, giving the company global reach through Trendsetter's oil & gas channels.
The firm has shipped at least six approved patents (including an international patent for the ball screw actuator), achieved ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, API 6A, and DNV compliance milestones, and won repeated recognition including the European Commission Seal of Excellence, INTERMAT 2024 Innovation Award nomination, and consecutive Gaselle Company listings in 2021 and 2022. Headcount remains small (estimated around six engineers historically, now in the 11–50 firmographic bracket), and operating geographies are anchored in Norway with international reach through Trendsetter Engineering, EU grant programs, and trials such as the 2022 Le Havre CPT tool validation.
Excess Engineering As firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Excess Engineering As
- Legal name
- Excess Engineering AS
- Website
- https://excessengineering.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Excess Engineering AS is a Norwegian niche engineering firm that designs patented electric actuators and automation systems replacing hydraulics in oil & gas, offshore wind, construction machinery, and maritime applications, selling custom hardware and project-based engineering services through B2B enterprise channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Excess Engineering As industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electric Actuators and Industrial Automation Equipment
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL), Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Electrical, Automation & Navigation MRO (Power, Controls, Comms, ECDIS/Radar) (IMAJAFAD)
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Where Excess Engineering As is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sandnes
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Excess Engineering As business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Electric Actuator Sales: Design, manufacture and sale of custom electric actuators for heavy-duty applications including construction machinery, maritime, offshore, and material handling equipment.
- Engineering Services: Comprehensive engineering and design services including automation and control systems, project management, and product development.
- Subsea Systems and Equipment: Design, development and manufacturing of subsea tools, geotechnical equipment, and related systems for offshore oil, gas and renewable energy industries.
- R&D Development Contracts: Funded development projects in collaboration with partners like Geoquip Marine, Rental.one, with support from ENOVA, Research Council of Norway (Eurostars), and Innovation Norway.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom actuator pricing based on specifications |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Excess Engineering As product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Excess Engineering designs and manufactures custom electric actuators and integrated automation systems that replace traditional hydraulic solutions in heavy-duty industrial applications. Their proprietary electric actuator line (1–100 ton load, up to 3 m stroke, >90% energy efficiency) underpins products such as the Move-X boat handling system, Active Heave Compensation systems, all-electric cyclic CPT tools and seabed frames for offshore geotechnical investigation, and all-electric construction machinery conversions. The firm also provides engineering design, consulting, 3D printing, workshop, and rental services, and acts as the Norwegian representative for Trendsetter Engineering's subsea product line.
Product overview
Excess Engineering AS is a Norwegian engineering company (part of Kverneland Industrier) offering a portfolio of proprietary electric actuation and automation products alongside specialized subsea equipment. The core technology is the Electric Actuator, a patent-protected linear actuator replacing hydraulic cylinders in heavy-duty applications. Key proprietary products include the Move-X all-electric boat handling system, Active Heave Compensation systems, geotechnical equipment (Cyclic CPT Tool, Seabed Frame), automation systems (reels, winches, production lines), and electrical products (motors, batteries, control cabinets). The company also serves as a Norwegian representative for Trendsetter Engineering's subsea product line including intervention systems, manifolds, and wellhead equipment. Products span subsea systems, electrification & automation solutions, and material handling/storage systems for oil, gas, and renewable energy markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Electric Actuator: Custom-designed electric actuators for heavy-duty applications with load capacities from 1 to 100+ tons, stroke lengths up to 3 meters
- Move-X
- Active Heave Compensation System
Products and services
- Electric Actuator Custom-designed compact electric linear actuators with load capacities from 1 to 100 tons, stroke lengths up to 3 meters, and customizable speeds, offering >90% energy efficiency versus hydraulic alternatives. Used to replace hydraulic cylinders in construction machinery, maritime, offshore, and material handling equipment, with retrofit capability to existing systems.
- Move-X System All-electric, battery-powered boat handling system for vessels with real-time control synchronized with motion sensors, redundant safety systems, precise VFD control, remote control by radio or autonomous movement, and X-Y skidding for optimal deck space utilization.
- Active Heave Compensation System Active heave compensation system for medium and small size electrical hoisting systems, providing precise motion control to counteract vessel movement during lifting operations.
- Cyclic and Extended Penetration CPT Tool Fully automated, all-electric cyclic cone penetration testing tool for offshore geotechnical investigations such as seabed investigations of offshore windfarms, enabling in-situ retraction without raising drillpipe and supporting continuous testing.
- Fully Electric & Acoustic Operated Seabed Frame Fully electric and acoustic operated seabed frame, operating in subsea and surface modes, used for handling offshore geotechnical investigation tools including CPT instruments.
- All-Electric Construction Machinery (Wheel Loader) All-electric conversion of heavy construction machinery (wheel loader platform) replacing hydraulic systems with Excess Engineering electric actuators, motors, and control systems; delivers approximately 50% increased energy efficiency and removes the need for ~100 liters of hydraulic oil.
- Subsea Tools and Related Equipment Design, development, and manufacturing of subsea tools and related equipment for offshore oil & gas and renewable energy markets, delivered under the Excess Engineering and Kverneland Industrier turnkey service model.
- Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering and design services including automation and control systems, project management, and product development for industrial clients in oil & gas, renewable energy, and construction sectors.
- Consulting Services Senior engineering consulting services across electrification, automation, and subsea projects, leveraging the team's 20+ years of engineering and product development experience.
- 3D Printing Services 3D printing services delivered using the company's workshop and prototyping capabilities, supporting engineering and product development activities.
- Equipment Rentals Rental of company equipment (such as actuators, automation hardware, and related tooling) to industrial clients needing short-term access to specialized electric and subsea equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy efficiency improved to >90% compared to 10-15% for diesel-hydraulic and 40-45% for electro-hydraulic systems
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Excess Engineering As
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Excess Engineering As technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Excess Engineering As partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Rental.onecorePartnership to develop and deliver an all-electric wheel loader in 2024 with total project cost of 1.5 million EUR, partly funded by ENOVA. Excess Engineering provides electric actuators, electric motors and control system; Rental.one provides wheel loader platform for conversion.
- Trendsetter EngineeringcoreHouston-based company for which Excess Engineering is Norwegian representative. Provides specialized subsea solutions including Trident Intervention System, Hydrate Remediation Unit, Subsea Hydraulic Intervention, Connection Systems, and Wellhead Completion Cap for oil and gas companies globally.
- Geoquip MarinecoreStrategic collaboration for development of all-electric cyclic CPT tool for offshore geotechnical investigations. Jointly funded by Research Council of Norway through Eurostars (2.7 million EUR project). CEPCPT project 2019-2022 completed with successful onsite testing in Le Havre, France in May 2022.
- Kverneland IndustriercoreParent company group providing comprehensive turnkey services combining new developments, design, project management, automation & control, precision machining, fabrication, hydraulic services, assembly & testing. Includes sister companies Kverneland Aqua, Excess Energy, and Targa Auto.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Excess Engineering As competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ABB: Global electrification, motors, and drives giant offering electric motors, drives, and motion control solutions for heavy industry. Comparable to Excess Engineering as a broad incumbent supplying the electric motors, generators, and control cabinets Excess Engineering integrates into its actuator products.
- SKF: Swedish bearings and motion technologies group with growing linear motion and actuator exposure. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial motion and a fellow Nordic player expanding into electrified linear actuation.
- Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control conglomerate with a substantial electric actuator portfolio (via Exlar and HTR). Comparable to Excess Engineering as a broad incumbent providing electromechanical actuators that replace hydraulics in heavy industry and motion control.
- Bosch Rexroth: World's largest hydraulics manufacturer now actively transitioning to electric linear motion (CytroForce, e-LINE). Broad incumbent peer: offers overlapping electric actuator capabilities as part of a much larger industrial portfolio, and is the primary incumbent Excess Engineering is displacing.
- Danfoss: Danish industrial group spanning hydraulics, electric drives (Editron brand), and motion control. Comparable to Excess Engineering as a broad incumbent with both legacy hydraulic and emerging electric motion offerings, particularly relevant given its strong Nordic footprint.
Direct peers
- Tolomatic: US manufacturer of electric linear actuators and motion control products. Comparable to Excess Engineering in providing rod-style and rodless electric actuators as substitutes for hydraulic cylinders in heavy-duty industrial applications.
- Rotork: UK-listed global leader in electric actuators and flow control for industrial process industries. Directly comparable to Excess Engineering in selling custom-engineered electric actuators as replacements for pneumatic/hydraulic alternatives in oil & gas, marine, and heavy industry.
- Fugro: Dutch global leader in offshore geotechnical site investigation and seabed CPT services. Comparable to Excess Engineering as a buyer/operator of advanced offshore CPT and geotechnical equipment, and a potential customer for the all-electric cyclic CPT tool.
- Moog Inc. US-based precision motion control specialist offering electric actuators and servo-driven linear motion products. Closely comparable to Excess Engineering in delivering high-force, high-precision electric linear actuators for industrial and aerospace-adjacent applications.
Emerging players
- Volvo Construction Equipment: Major construction equipment OEM with a public roadmap to electrify compact wheel loaders and excavators. Comparable to Excess Engineering as an emerging player in electric construction machinery — and a potential OEM customer for Excess's actuators.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Excess Engineering As leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Excess Engineering As funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Excess Engineering As M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Excess Engineering As
What does Excess Engineering As do?
Excess Engineering designs and manufactures custom electric actuators and integrated automation systems that replace traditional hydraulic solutions in heavy-duty industrial applications. Their proprietary electric actuator line (1–100 ton load, up to 3 m stroke, >90% energy efficiency) underpins products such as the Move-X boat handling system, Active Heave Compensation systems, all-electric cyclic CPT tools and seabed frames for offshore geotechnical investigation, and all-electric construction machinery conversions. The firm also provides engineering design, consulting, 3D printing, workshop, and rental services, and acts as the Norwegian representative for Trendsetter Engineering's subsea product line.
Is Excess Engineering As a public or private company?
Excess Engineering As is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Excess Engineering As founded?
Excess Engineering As was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Excess Engineering As based?
Excess Engineering As is headquartered in Sandnes, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Excess Engineering As make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Electric Actuator Sales are the primary driver. The others are engineering Services, subsea Systems and Equipment and R&D Development Contracts.
Who are Excess Engineering As's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ABB, SKF, Parker Hannifin, Bosch Rexroth and Danfoss. Direct peers are Tolomatic, Rotork, Fugro and Moog Inc.. Volvo Construction Equipment is listed as an emerging player.
Does Excess Engineering As have an API?
No public API is recorded for Excess Engineering As.
What industry is Excess Engineering As in?
Excess Engineering As's product category is Electric Actuators and Industrial Automation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAG, Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control), with a secondary code of IMAJAJAL, Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services. Its NAICS code is 333995 and its SIC code is 3600.