ACEL AS – Norwegian Marine & Industrial Electrical Solutions Provider
ACEL AS (Organisasjonsnummer 988 233 315) is a Norwegian limited liability company established in May 2005
and headquartered at Ystenesgata 32, 6007 Ålesund. Operating as the core operating firm of ACEL Group,
the company delivered total solutions for maritime electrical systems, land-based electrification and marine automation
projects. As of 2024, ACEL employs 128 staff and is part of a multi-legal entity enterprise group with ~170 personnel.
Products & Services – Marine, Industrial & Power Systems
- Shipboard electrical installations & turnarounds – including new-build outfitting and system integrations
for offshore service vessels and cruise ships. - Switchboard manufacturing and automation systems – custom electrical distribution panels for marine
and land-based infrastructure. - Industrial electrification for buildings & aquaculture – engineering, electrical fit-out, and power solutions
for hospitals, commercial buildings, fish farms, and utilities. - Technical advisory & marine project delivery – complete installation and testing regimes for turnkey power systems.
Certifications & Quality Standards
- Certified quality management framework based on ISO 9001 and occupational health & safety practices aligned with
HSE standards systemically across all operations. - Adherence to EU electrical standards and marine installation regulations (IEC, DNV, EU‐EMC compliance).
- Registered and compliant with Norwegian VAT, financial reporting, and organizational structuring requirements.
Customer Markets & Client Segments
- Shipyards and marine engineering firms – turn-key electrical systems for shipbuilding, repair, and conversion.
- Hospital & healthcare construction contractors – large scale infrastructure electrics (e.g. Ålesund Hospital project).
- Aquaculture producers & processors – electrification and automation of fish farm plants and onshore units.
- Real estate and industrial developers – power and automation installations for buildings, offices, and utilities.
Logistics, Infrastructure & Group Network
- Main workshop, switchboard production floor and marine base are located in the city and port of Ålesund (Norway).
- ACEL Group includes Haf Power Solutions AS and ACEL Baltic UAB, enabling Baltic regional coverage and engineering resource sharing.
- Multi-project coordination across maritime, power and marine service sectors, with temporary staging offices in Ørskog and Valldal.
Financial Overview – Profit Growth & Scale (2023‑2024)
- 2023 Revenue: NOK 294.8 M with operating income of NOK 23.5 M.
- 2024 (preliminary): Revenue reached NOK 310.3 M and profit before tax was approximately NOK 34.7 M.
- Gross profitability and return on equity continue to exceed the marine-electro industry standard (>15%).
Innovation & Sustainability Commitments
- Developed façade-integrated photovoltaic solutions (Fixade Solar) in collaboration with local partner Spilka to reduce carbon footprint by ~60% annually at their Ålesund headquarters.
- ISO-9001–compliant HSE practices ensure safe and environmentally responsible project delivery across marine and land sectors.
- Active participant in Norway’s energy transition through low-carbon electrification and marine clean-tech initiatives.
Contact & Corporate Information
- Company Name: ACEL AS (part of ACEL Group)
- Legal Form: Private Company (Aksjeselskap, AS)
- Organisation Number: 988 233 315
- Head Office: Ystenesgata 32, 6007 Ålesund, Norway
- Postal Address: PB 1513, 6025 Ålesund, Norway
- Industry Code: NACE/30.115 – Marine outfitting & ship electrical installations
- CEO: Anders Vedlog
- Board Chair: Nils Harald Thommessen
- Employees: 128 (2024)
- Website: www.acel.no