ampema

What ampema does

Ampema AS is a Norwegian private limited company founded in 2023 and headquartered in Stange, Innlandet, that manufactures and sells two physical product lines: custom laser-cut metal stencils (sjablonger) in 0.7mm aluminum, and fastening materials (festemateriell) for plumbing and floor heating installations. The stencil line includes standard sizes (10cm, 30cm, 60cm), custom dimensions up to 1000x500mm, and tool/battery-specific stencils compatible with DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee formats; the fastening line comprises the AMPEX PETG pipe-in-pipe clamps in 18/25/28mm variants and TERMPEX floor heating clamps in 16/20mm sizes, plus a Sanipex wall-box distance rail accessory. Production relies on laser cutting and 3D printing of PETG, executed locally at the Stange facility by a 7-person team that includes youth aged 14-18 in a vocational training model.

The company sells exclusively direct-to-customer through its Shopify-powered storefront at ampema.no, shipping to Norwegian pickup points for 129 NOK with a stated 3-5 working-day production lead time for custom stencils. Pricing is unit-based and pay-as-you-go, with stencils listed at 550-650 NOK and pipe/floor heating clamps ranging from roughly 100 NOK to 3,332 NOK depending on variant and quantity; a free professional customer program offers trade pricing on fastening materials for registered plumbers and tradespeople. The customer base is entirely long-tail SMB trades (electricians, plumbers, builders, agricultural and equipment-rental firms) with 35 verified Judge.me reviews averaging 4.72-4.79 stars.

Ampema has no external funding, no parent company, no patents or trademarks on record, and no disclosed partnerships; it is wholly founder-owned by Peter Drilen (NTNU electronics/sensor technology background) and Magnus Bratlie (certified plumber). Distribution is currently Norway-only, although the storefront exposes a Sweden/SEK option suggesting latent Nordic readiness. There are no AI/ML, API, or software-platform capabilities; the business is a pure-play small-batch physical-products manufacturer with an e-commerce front end.

Name

ampema

Legal name

Ampema AS

Website

https://ampema.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ampema AS is a Stange, Norway-based manufacturer founded in 2023 that produces custom laser-cut metal stencils and PETG pipe/floor heating fastening clamps, selling direct to plumbers and tradespeople through a Shopify storefront in Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Stencils and Plumbing Fasteners

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (3321), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMANADAG

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Plastic Pipe, Fittings & Conduit Manufacturing

Keywords

• Custom metal stencils
• Laser-cut aluminum stencils
• Pipe clamps PEX
• Plumbing fastening materials
• Equipment marking stencils

Headquarters

HQ city

Stange

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Stencil Sales: One-time sales of custom laser-cut aluminum stencils. Customers choose from standard sizes (10cm, 30cm, 60cm) or custom dimensions. Prices range from 550-650 NOK per stencil. Production time 3-5 working days.
2. Fastening Materials Sales: One-time sales of AMPEX pipe clamps (18mm, 25mm, 28mm) and TERMPEX floor heating clamps (16mm, 20mm). Prices range from 100-3,332 NOK depending on product type and quantity. Trade prices available for professional customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ampema AS produces custom laser-cut metal stencils in 0.7mm aluminum for marking equipment, tools, vehicles and materials with company logos, text or numbering. The company also manufactures fastening products including AMPEX pipe-in-pipe clamps in PETG for PEX plumbing installations and TERMPEX floor heating clamps, primarily serving Norwegian plumbers, tradespeople, and construction businesses.

Product overview

Ampema AS is a Norwegian manufacturing company based in Stange that produces two main product lines: custom laser-cut metal stencils (sjablonger) in 0.7mm aluminum and fastening hardware (festemateriell) for pipe installations. The stencil product line includes three variants: standard-size stencils (10cm, 30cm, 60cm), custom-measured stencils (up to 1000x500mm), and tool/battery-specific stencils compatible with DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee power tools. The fastening hardware line includes the AMPEX clamp series for pipe-in-pipe systems (available in 18mm, 25mm, and 28mm variants in single, double, and through configurations) and TERMPEX floor heating clamps for snake neck plate installations (16mm and 20mm sizes). Additionally, they offer an accessory distance rail for Sanipex wall boxes. All products are manufactured in Stange using laser cutting and 3D printing technologies, with a focus on employing youth workers aged 14-18.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ampex: A product line of pipe clamps designed for pipe-in-pipe systems for potable water and other PEX pipe installations, made of durable PETG material
• Termpex

Products and services

• Metal Stencils - Standard Sizes (Sjablong med egen tekst eller logo – standardstørrelser) Laser-cut metal stencils in 0.7mm aluminum for custom text or logo marking, available in standard sizes of 10cm, 30cm, and 60cm with 70mm clearance around the motif. Production time is 3-5 working days.
• Metal Stencils - Custom Sizes (Sjablong med egen tekst eller logo – på mål) Custom-sized laser-cut metal stencils in 0.7mm aluminum with maximum dimensions of 1000 x 500mm. Pricing calculated based on total size with optional motif or total measurements.
• Metal Stencils for Tools/Batteries (Sjablong med egen tekst eller logo – til verktøy) Custom metal stencils designed for marking power tool batteries and smaller equipment. Compatible with DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee battery formats for firm name, phone number, or numbering applications.
• AMPEX 25mm Through-Clamp (Ampex - 25mm Gjennomføring) Pipe-in-pipe clamps for tap water and PEX pipe installations, made from durable PETG with pre-mounted TRESKRUE PAN ELF T20 4.0X25 wood screws. Designed for 25mm pipe diameters with direct clip-on mounting.
• AMPEX 18mm Through-Clamp (Ampex - 18mm Gjennomføring) Pipe-in-pipe clamps for 18mm pipe diameters, manufactured from temperature-resistant PETG for indoor use with PEX pipe systems.
• AMPEX 28mm Through-Clamp (Ampex - 28mm Gjennomføring) Pipe-in-pipe clamps for 28mm pipe diameters, made from durable PETG with high strength and temperature resistance for indoor PEX pipe installations.
• AMPEX 25mm Single Clamp (Ampex - 25mm Single) Single pipe clamps for 25mm pipe-in-pipe systems, made from PETG with pre-mounted Torx screws for quick installation in wood.
• AMPEX 25mm Double Clamp (Ampex - 25mm Dobbel) Double clamps designed to secure two pipes in pipe-in-pipe systems. Made from PETG with pre-mounted wood screws for 25mm pipe applications.
• AMPEX 28mm Double Clamp (Ampex - 28mm Dobbel) Double clamps for securing two pipes in 28mm pipe-in-pipe systems, manufactured from durable PETG material.
• AMPEX 28mm Single Clamp (Ampex - 28mm Single) Single pipe clamps for 28mm pipe-in-pipe systems, made from PETG with pre-mounted Torx screws for installation in wood.
• TERMPEX 16mm Floor Heating Clamp (Termpex - 16mm) Floor heating clamps designed for 16mm pipes on svalehalsplater (snake neck plates) from TIL-TAK AS before concrete pouring. Made from PETG, delivered in strips of 7 pieces with single screw mounting.
• TERMPEX 20mm Floor Heating Clamp (Termpex - 20mm) Floor heating clamps for 20mm pipes on svalehalsplater (snake neck plates) from TIL-TAK AS before concrete pouring. Made from PETG, delivered in strips of 5 pieces.
• Distance Rail for Sanipex Wall Boxes CC 15cm (Avstandsskinne for Sanipex Veggbokser CC 15cm) Laser-cut distance rail in 1mm stainless steel for Sanipex wall boxes with 15cm center distance. Enables horizontal and vertical mounting for flexible installation in bathrooms and wet rooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 verified customer reviews with 4.72-4.79/5 star average rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Optimera: Norwegian building materials and installation supplies distributor serving construction trades and DIY. Adjacent channel competitor: tradespeople who buy fastening materials here are the same buyers Ampema targets via its trade pricing program.
• Brødrene Dahl: Largest Norwegian plumbing and heating wholesaler, distributing pipe fittings, fasteners, and installation accessories to the same plumber customer base Ampema targets. Represents the scaled incumbent that Ampema's AMPEX clamps compete against on shelf.
• REHAU: Major PEX/plumbing systems manufacturer offering proprietary pipe-in-pipe solutions and fastening accessories in European markets. Direct adjacency because REHAU's clamping and bracket ecosystem is substitutable for AMPEX clamps in Norwegian installations.
• Uponor: Global manufacturer of PEX pipe systems and compatible fittings, including pipe clamps used in pipe-in-pipe potable water installations — the exact application AMPEX targets. Comparable because it defines the standards AMPEX clamps must integrate with.
• Ahlsell Norge: Nordic technical wholesale group with a Norwegian operation selling installation supplies, fasteners, and tools to tradespeople. Overlaps with Ampema on fastening products and tradesperson distribution, though via a much broader catalog.
• Wavin: European pipe systems manufacturer producing plastic pipe, fittings, and connection accessories for plumbing and heating. Comparable because Wavin-branded clamps and pipe-in-pipe accessories compete for the same plumber specification as AMPEX.

Others

• TIL-TAK AS: Norwegian supplier of svalehalsplater (floor heating plates) referenced in Ampema's TERMPEX product descriptions. Ecosystem partner because TERMPEX clamps are explicitly designed to mount onto TIL-TAK plates, making them adjacent rather than directly competing.

Regional players

• Comfort (kjede): Norwegian franchise chain of plumbing and heating merchants selling directly to plumbers and homeowners. Comparable because its members supply pipe clamps and installation accessories that overlap with AMPEX, and represent a potential wholesale channel for Ampema.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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