The 30 largest companies in Kristiansand (2026 list)

The companies in Kristiansand represent a mix of public sector institutions, established industrial players, and service providers. Key organizations include the University of Agder (UiA), offering education and research, and Kristiansand kommune, a municipal administration serving 110,000 residents. Sørlandet sykehus HF provides specialist health services, while OneCo focuses on civil engineering and infrastructure. MHWirth is a global provider of offshore drilling solutions, and Glencore Nikkelverk AS produces nickel, cobalt, and copper.

Several companies in the list are involved in public services and infrastructure. Notably, there is a strong presence of organizations providing higher education and healthcare, alongside government administration at both municipal and regional levels. The industrial sector is also represented, particularly in offshore and mining activities.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	University of Agder (UiA)uia.no Education and research across multiple disciplines including economics, law, technology, arts, humanities, social sciences, health, and teacher training.	Higher Education	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	2,347	1994
2	Kristiansand kommune kristiansand.kommune.no A diverse municipality with 110,000 residents, serving as Agder's top employer with 9000 employees working in various service areas	Government Administration	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	2,319	1641
3	Sørlandet sykehus HF sshf.no A healthcare organization in the southern region of Norway, providing specialist health services to residents and offering regional and national functions	Hospitals and Health Care	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	2,025	2001
4	OneCo oneco.no A skill-based company providing safe infrastructure for the green shift, digitalization, and future mobility with close to 3000 employees in Norway and Sweden	Civil Engineering	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	1,262	2011
5	Sea1 Offshore sea1offshore.com The company provides offshore vessel operations and management with an emphasis on safety, environmental sustainability, and technical advancements globally	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	1,002	2005
6	Agder fylkeskommune agderfk.no A regional government organization in Agder focusing on education, transportation, culture, and health for sustainable development with 3,000 employees	Government Administration	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	616	2020
7	MHWirth hmhw.com A global provider of offshore drilling solutions, committed to safety, efficiency, and reliability, with a century-old legacy and a strong global presence	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	609	1895
8	Noroff noroff.no This education provider offers diverse programs in digital forensics, interactive media, visual effects, development, design, and IT through campus and online studies Apply now	Higher Education	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	539	n/a
9	Å Energi aenergi.no A renewable energy enterprise in Norway aiming to increase clean energy production, deliver efficiently, and develop new market products and services	Renewable Energy Power Generation	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	378	n/a
10	Sparebanken Sør sor.no A leading financial institution in Agder and parts of Telemark, formed by a merger, with a strong historical presence and 40 offices	Banking	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	220	n/a
11	Nye Veier AS nyeveier.no They plan, build, operate, and maintain safe main roads connecting Norway internally and internationally, as a fully state-owned company	Construction	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	184	2016
12	Unifon unifon.no A modern telecommunications company providing cost-effective mobile plans and tailored phone systems to businesses nationwide	Telecommunications	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	183	n/a
13	Glencore Nikkelverk AS nikkelverk.no A high-quality nickel, cobalt, and copper producer located in Kristiansand, Norway, part of the global Glencore group Operates sustainably with a focus on technological development	Mining	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	176	1910
14	Hennig-Olsen Is hennig-olsen.no A family-owned ice cream manufacturer with a tradition of using real ingredients and diverse workforce, focused on continuous improvement and employee satisfaction	Food and Beverage Services	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	172	1924
15	Stormberg AS stormberg.com A leading Norwegian outdoor brand promoting social responsibility, sustainable practices, and affordable, functional outdoor clothing for families to enjoy nature together	Sporting Goods Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	162	1998
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16	AN amiral.no A Kristiansand based company specializing in wholesale trading worldwide, offering high-quality goods at fair prices, and using recyclable packaging materials	Wholesale	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	159	2019
17	Advantek Group advantekgroup.com A consortium of innovative technology companies providing cutting-edge solutions in Digitalization, Engineering, and Project Management across various industries with a focus on people, unity, and culture	Business Consulting and Services	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	135	2017
18	Kilden Teater- og Konserthus for Sørlandet kilden.com A leading cultural institution in Kristiansand, Norway, uniting symphony orchestra, theater, opera, and cultural events under one roof for a unique artistic experience	Entertainment Providers	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	131	2012
19	Hotel Express International hotelexpressonline.com A global hotel discount club founded in 1987, offering up to 50% off hotel rates worldwide through a membership card and partnerships with B2B partners	Hospitality	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	114	1987
20	Orbyt AS orbyt.tech Provider of digital onboarding, invoicing, payments, and distribution services focused on optimizing and innovating multi-channel solutions across Europe.	Software Development	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	64	2009
21	Norwegian Seafood Group norwegianseafood.com A seafood company with a global perspective, focusing on aquaculture, processing, and international sales to bring fantastic seafood to the world	Food and Beverage Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	63	1986
22	Vest-Agder-museet IKS vestagdermuseet.no Consolidated museum owned by 15 municipalities and county in Vest-Agder Operating 11 sites with a vision of innovation and development in modern museum practices	Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	60	2006
23	SPENN spenn.com SPENN Technology bridges crypto and traditional finance to provide a real-time payment system for managing savings, payments, investments, and loans securely	Financial Services	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	56	2015
24	Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel radissonhotels.com A modern design hotel in Kristiansand with stunning sea views, offering comfortable rooms, delicious cocktails at a rooftop bar, and local, seasonal food at their restaurant	Hospitality	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	45	n/a
25	Berry Superfos Packaging Solutions rpc-bebo.com The company specializes in producing food packaging that is fully recyclable, contributing to environmental sustainability	Food and Beverage Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	42	1993
26	Mat og Uteliv mat-uteliv.no This company operates 12 unique restaurants in Kristiansand, each with a central location in the city, offering a variety of dining experiences	Restaurants	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	28	2000
27	Cemo AS cemo.no A modern production company specializing in spice blends, specialty coffee, and exotic tea blends, offering custom blends and gift sets for kitchen and gift shops	Food and Beverage Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	20	2007
28	Lumarine AS lumarine.no Aquaculture company specializing in lumpfish and cod production, with modern facilities focused on sustainable growth and partnership agreements for future development	Food and Beverage Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	19	2015
29	Vekstra Sør AS A rapidly growing accounting firm in Southern Norway offering tailored financial solutions, guidance, and valuable services to create success stories for clients	Accounting	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	16	1988
30	Ripple Aerospace rippleaerospace.com A logistics company revolutionizing space industry with Earth-space shipping, developing oceanic launch system, aiming for responsive, reusable rocket system	Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Kristiansand	2	n/a

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