We specialise in developing advanced technologies, to provide extreme performance for extreme conditions. Working together as a global team of 14,600 employees in nearly 40 countries, we have created an integrated portfolio of solutions, for businesses, partners and nations operating from the depths of the sea; to outer space; to the digital frontier. We protect people and planet by innovating technology today, for a better tomorrow.
About us
KONGSBERG is an international technology group that delivers advanced, sustainable and reliable solutions that contribute to safety and efficiency in complex operations under extreme conditions. KONGSBERG collaborates with global players in the defence, energy, maritime, fisheries and aerospace industries.
200 Years of Excellence
Who we are
KONGSBERG consists of four business areas, each operating with a high degree of autonomy under a strong corporate governance model. These areas are interconnected through competence and technology synergies, fostering a shared culture based on our core values: Determined, Innovative, Collaborative, and Reliable.
Maritime Technology Partner
Kongsberg Maritime is a leading technology provider in the maritime industry. We invest heavily in innovative technology and digitalisation to ensure that both new and existing vessels with equipment from Kongsberg Maritime are safe, deliver a high degree of operational efficiency and meet cyber-security requirements.
Our solutions are forward-looking, and focus on reduced energy consumption and increased use of green energy carriers. Close cooperation with shipowners, shipyards, insurers and educational institutions is a key aspect of our endeavours in the field of innovation.
One of our strongest advantages is the domain knowledge we have built up after supplying equipment to one-third of the world's fleet. Our technological expertise and domain knowledge are our greatest strengths as we navigate energy transformation and digitalisation together with our customers.
Protecting People and Infrastructure
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace’s develops and delivers technology and systems that protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Our solutions help strengthen countries' security and defence capabilities. Through innovation and state-of-the-art industrial production, we create jobs and value for our suppliers, partners, customers and owners
The Explorer of the Sea
Kongsberg Discovery develops advanced technology to explore the ocean. Its vastness, depth, cold, darkness, and pressure make ocean exploration challenging. We manufacture acoustic instruments for seabed mapping at various depths. Our sonars are utilised to estimate fish stocks globally. Additionally, we develop technology for safe navigation in areas without GPS signals, as well as positioning and communication systems to support maritime operations.
The technology and solutions we develop help ensure sustainable marine resource management, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security.
Transforming industries through faster and better solutions
At Kongsberg Digital, we believe that a company's value is determined by the quality of its decisions. Therefore, we help various industries make faster and better choices through data-driven insights that increase customer value, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact.
We simplify work processes and improve operational efficiency by automating workflows and collecting data from secure sources on a single integrated industrial platform. Our platform supports all levels of the organization, from top management to field workers, and contributes to better planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Ownership structure
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is subject to Norwegian securities legislation and stock exchange regulations. The Norwegian state owns 50.004 per cent of the shares in the company.
Value creation
KONGSBERG is an active value creator in the areas and countries where we are present. Our presence creates significant effects that extend beyond our own business area. First and foremost, we create value for our customers through our products and solutions. These products help to meet the needs and challenges that customers face, and thus generate added value and improvements in various sectors and industries.
Our values, vision and purpose
Our values describe the KONGSBERG identity and the kind of conduct we would like to characterise us as individuals and as an organisation. At KONGSBERG, values are regarded as an integral part of business operations and we expect all employees to live up to the prevailing standards.
We are also a significant economic actor. This includes our contributions through tax and fee payments, dividend distribution to our shareholders and salary payments to our dedicated employees. These economic contributions play an important role in the communities where we operate, and support economic stability and growth. In addition to direct contributions, we also create indirect values through our cooperation with our suppliers.
Our procurement of goods and services from various partners helps to strengthen and maintain a broad ecosystem of business relationships that promote value creation at multiple levels. We invest significantly in research and development. This focus on innovation drives forward new thinking and technological progress, and lays the foundation for future value creation not only for our company, but also for the societies we are part of.
Sustainability and corporate social responsibility
Sustainability and corporate social responsibility are important for KONGSBERG and are an integral part of our strategy. We shall conduct our business in a sustainable and accountable manner, and we must carry out our corporate social responsibility in accordance with the applicable expectations of society. This gives KONGSBERG the necessary ‘licence to operate’ in order to execute our business.
Strategy and ambitions
KONGSBERG is an international technology group that delivers advanced and reliable solutions improving safety, security, and performance in complex operations and under extreme conditions. Our over-arching ambition for the Group is to be a portfolio of world-class, industrial-scale technology companies, delivering the smartest, most secure, and most sustainable solutions for our customers.
Sustainability and corporate social responsibility are important for KONGSBERG and are an integral part of our strategy. We shall conduct our business in a sustainable and accountable manner, and we must carry out our corporate social responsibility in accordance with the applicable expectations of society. This gives KONGSBERG the necessary ‘licence to operate’ in order to execute our business.
The UN has defined 17 sustainability development goals the world should reach by 2030. Several of these goals can only be achieved through innovation and the sensible application of technology. To KONGSBERG, this involves business opportunities in several markets viewed in the light of our broad technology and skills platform.
KONGSBERG has acceded to the UN Global Compact initiative. We support and respect international human and employee rights such as the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, ILO Core Conventions and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. KONGSBERG uses the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines for the voluntary reporting of sustainable development.
Management and organisation
Our dedicated executive management drive our Group forward with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective, fostering a collaborative environment where strategic decisions and transformative initiatives thrive.
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