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Lighting Equipment Retail in Kristiansund: Current Status and Future Outlook
Analysis of the industry, companies, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers in Kristiansund
Executive Summary
Lighting equipment retail in Kristiansund has been marked by a significant decline in both sales and number of employees from 2018 to 2020. This is likely due to the combination of economic pressure and pandemic-related disruptions. Although the industry was stable until 2019, the subsequent decline has been substantial, with a reduction of over 50% in both sales and employees. This shows that the industry has been highly vulnerable to external factors, and it is important to assess how future developments may affect this.
The conference center industry, which is a broader category in Kristiansund, shows a more stable development with growth in sales up to 2024. This may indicate that there are opportunities for collaboration or transfer of expertise between industries in the municipality.
Economic Overview
The table below shows the development in sales and number of employees for lighting equipment retail in Kristiansund over the past few years:
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7.6M | 9 |
| 2017 | 7.0M | 9 |
| 2018 | 7.0M | 9 |
| 2019 | 3.1M | 4 |
| 2020 | 1.4M | 2 |
It is clear that there has been a significant decline in sales and number of employees from 2018 to 2020. This shows that the industry has been marked by a very strong decline, which was likely influenced by the pandemic. It is also worth noting that there was a slight decline in sales from 2016 to 2017, but that it was stable up to 2018. This may indicate that there was a certain degree of stability in the industry before the pandemic.
It is also worth noting that there has been a significant decline in the number of employees from 2018 to 2020, with a reduction of over 50%. This may indicate that there has been a reduction in activity in the industry, and it may be an indication that there has been a reduction in demand for lighting equipment in the municipality.



Companies in the Industry
There is no available information on specific companies in lighting equipment retail in Kristiansund. It is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of companies in the industry. There is also no available information on organizational forms of companies in the industry, so it is not possible to provide a detailed overview of organizational forms.
It is worth noting that there is no available information on companies in the industry, and it is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of companies in the industry. It is also worth noting that there is no available information on organizational forms of companies in the industry, so it is not possible to provide a detailed overview of organizational forms.
Business Geography
There is no available information on the distribution of activity in lighting equipment retail in Kristiansund. It is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of the distribution of activity in the industry. There is also no available information on the distribution of activity in the industry, so it is not possible to provide a detailed overview of the distribution of activity in the industry.
It is worth noting that there is no available information on the distribution of activity in the industry, and it is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of the distribution of activity in the industry. It is also worth noting that there is no available information on the distribution of activity in the industry, so it is not possible to provide a detailed overview of the distribution of activity in the industry.
Business Dynamism
There is no available information on bankruptcy statistics for lighting equipment retail in Kristiansund. It is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of bankruptcy statistics for the industry. There is also no available information on bankruptcy statistics for the industry, so it is not possible to provide a detailed overview of bankruptcy statistics for the industry.
It is worth noting that there is no available information on bankruptcy statistics for the industry, and it is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of bankruptcy statistics for the industry. It is also worth noting that there is no available information on bankruptcy statistics for the industry, so it is not possible to provide a detailed overview of bankruptcy statistics for the industry.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering starting a business in lighting equipment retail in Kristiansund, it is important to assess the challenges the industry has been affected by. The strong decline in sales and number of employees from 2018 to 2020 shows that the industry has been highly vulnerable to external factors. It is also worth noting that there has been a significant decline in the number of employees, which may indicate that there has been a reduction in activity in the industry.
It is also worth considering the opportunities in the conference center industry, which is a broader category in Kristiansund. This industry shows a more stable development with growth in sales up to 2024. This may indicate that there are opportunities for collaboration or transfer of expertise between industries in the municipality. It is also worth considering the opportunities for developing new products or services that can meet the demand for lighting equipment in the municipality.
Outlook for the Conference Center Industry
The conference center industry in Kristiansund shows a more stable development compared to lighting equipment retail. Sales have grown up to 2024, although there has been a significant decline in 2025. This shows that the industry has been affected by a very strong decline, which was likely influenced by external factors. It is also worth noting that there has been a significant decline in the number of employees in the conference center industry, which may indicate that there has been a reduction in activity in the industry.
It is also worth noting that there are more companies in the conference center industry compared to lighting equipment retail. This may indicate that there are opportunities for collaboration or transfer of expertise between industries in the municipality. It is also worth considering the opportunities for developing new products or services that can meet the demand for conference centers in the municipality.
The table below shows some of the key companies in the conference center industry in Kristiansund:
| Name | Address | Sales (NOK) | Employees | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantasjen Norge As Avd Kristiansund | Industriveien 5, 6517 Kristiansund | 29.7M | 27 | 17.1M |
| Byggmax Kristiansund | Vingeveien 12, 6517 Kristiansund | 115.1M | 7 | 8.6M |
| Byggtorget Kristiansund As | Rørgata 8-10, 6517 Kristiansund | 73.9M | 11 | 4.7M |
| Coop Nordvest Sa (3497) Obs Bygg Kristiansund | Rørgata 1, 6517 Kristiansund | 148.0M | 32 | 4.3M |
| Europris Kristiansund 308 | Rørgata 5, 6517 Kristiansund | 36.2M | 12 | 3.9M |
It is worth noting that these companies have a high EBITDA, which may indicate that they have a good financial position. It is also worth noting that these companies have high sales, which may indicate that they have a good market share.



Other companies in konferansesenter (not in lighting equipment store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantasjen Norge As Avd Kristiansund | garden supplies store | Industriveien 5, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 29.7M | 27 | NOK 17.1M |
| Byggmax Kristiansund | building supplies store | Vingeveien 12, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 115.1M | 7 | NOK 8.6M |
| Byggtorget Kristiansund As | building supplies store | Rørgata 8-10, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 73.9M | 11 | NOK 4.7M |
| Coop Nordvest Sa (3497) Obs Bygg Kristiansund | building supplies store | Rørgata 1, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 148.0M | 32 | NOK 4.3M |
| Europris Kristiansund 308 | mixed home goods store | Rørgata 5, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 36.2M | 12 | NOK 3.9M |
| Jysk Kristiansund Avd 589 | furniture store | Verkstedveien 11, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 23.4M | 11 | NOK 2.5M |
| Jula Norge As Avd 617 Kristiansund | building supplies store | Rørgata 7, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 47.1M | 14 | NOK 2.4M |
| Clas Ohlson As Avd Kristiansund | mixed home goods store | Industriveien 17, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 28.2M | 11 | NOK 1.4M |
| Kitch'n Kristiansund | china/glassware store | Arnulf Øverlands gate 2-8, 6509 Kristiansund | NOK 13.5M | 7 | NOK 1.1M |
| A.b. Boligservice As | building supplies store | Propellveien 11G, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 5.7M | 6 | NOK 904.0K |
| M Romuld & Sønner As | building supplies store | Nordmørsveien 54, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 11.3M | 5 | NOK 813.0K |
| Maximal Farge Og Interiør As | building supplies store | Wilhelm Dalls vei 42, 6511 Kristiansund | NOK 14.1M | 5 | NOK 495.0K |
| Skeidar Kristiansund As | furniture store | Nordmørsveien 54, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 27.7M | 10 | NOK 470.0K |
| Lystrups Fargehandel As | building supplies store | Verkstedveien 9, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 9.9M | 5 | NOK 433.0K |
| Myra Blomst As | garden supplies store | Hagbart Brinchmanns vei 25, 6510 Kristiansund | NOK 8.0M | 6 | NOK 337.0K |
| Kristiansund Møbler As | furniture store | Verkstedveien 11, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 5.9M | 0 | NOK 317.0K |
| Mester Grønn Alti Futura | garden supplies store | Industriveien 17, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 7.3M | 7 | NOK 291.6K |
| Mester Grønn Alti Storkaia | garden supplies store | Arnulf Øverlands gate 2, 6509 Kristiansund | NOK 5.5M | 6 | NOK 218.7K |
| Tilbords Futura | china/glassware store | Industriveien 17, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 3.9M | 7 | NOK 149.9K |
| Norfloor As Avd Kristiansund N | building supplies store | Rørgata 8-10, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 9.1M | 3 | NOK 72.4K |
| A & T Grodowscy Da | non-electrical household articles store | Konsul Knudtzons gate 19, 6508 Kristiansund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bellis Blomster Ans Hals Og Sæther | garden supplies store | Nedre Enggate 13, 6509 Kristiansund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bohus Kristiansund | furniture store | Omagata 160, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 0 | 15 | NOK 0 |
| Boteco Interiør As | furniture store | Vågeveien 5, 6509 Kristiansund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jernia Kristiansund | building supplies store | Piggsoppen 13A, 6518 Kristiansund | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Johs Hopen As | furniture store | Freiveien 42, 6511 Kristiansund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kjøkkenbutikken Roger B Hals | non-electrical household articles store | Bedriftsveien 7A, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kr Interiør Holding As | non-electrical household articles store | Gjengstøa 30, 6522 Frei | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lauritz Allan Schjølset | garden supplies store | Flatsetsundet 85, 6523 Frei | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sdt Garage As | building supplies store | Grinddalen 5, 6520 Frei | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sdt Garage As | building supplies store | Grinddalen 5, 6520 Frei | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Skram Studio As | building supplies store | Lars Guttormsens gate 27, 6510 Kristiansund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Skram Studio As | building supplies store | Lars Guttormsens gate 27, 6510 Kristiansund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tornerose Blomst Ans | garden supplies store | v/Gunn Karlsen|Bentnesveien 9, 6512 Kristiansund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kr Interiør As | non-electrical household articles store | Verkstedveien 13, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 24.8M | 10 | NOK -3.0K |
| As Solbasseng | building supplies store | Banaveien 9, 6514 Kristiansund | NOK 479.0K | 1 | NOK -131.0K |
| Småvik Handel As | building supplies store | Nedre Enggate 12, 6509 Kristiansund | NOK 5.4M | 4 | NOK -368.0K |
| Christiania Glasmagasin As Avd Kristiansund Alti Futura | china/glassware store | Industriveien 17, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 6.4M | 5 | NOK -684.5K |
| Maxbo As Avd 311 Maxbo Kristiansund | building supplies store | Industriveien 3, 6517 Kristiansund | NOK 55.7M | 14 | NOK -2.3M |
Conclusion
Lighting equipment retail in Kristiansund has been marked by a significant decline in both sales and number of employees from 2018 to 2020. This shows that the industry has been highly vulnerable to external factors, and it is important to assess how future developments may affect this. It is also worth noting that the conference center industry in Kristiansund shows a more stable development, which may indicate that there are opportunities for collaboration or transfer of expertise between industries in the municipality.
For entrepreneurs considering starting a business in lighting equipment retail in Kristiansund, it is important to assess the challenges the industry has been affected by. It is also worth considering the opportunities in the conference center industry, which is a broader category in Kristiansund. It is also worth considering the opportunities for developing new products or services that can meet the demand for lighting equipment in the municipality.