Optical Workshops in Bjørnafjorden: A Detailed Analysis

The table below shows the development of sales revenue and number of employees for optical workshops in Bjørnafjorden over time:

Sales revenues have grown by 1.7% from 2024 to 2025, and the number of employees has increased by 75% during the same period. There is a clear trend toward stabilization and growth after 2023.

The following companies are registered in the optical workshop industry in Bjørnafjorden:

1. Brilleland Avd 436 Os (AS, established 2007, 11 employees)
2. Synsam Os (AS, established 2024, 8 employees)
3. Optiker Bakketeig Os As (AS, established 2013, 7 employees)
4. Amundsen Brilleetui (ENK, established 2019, 0 employees)

Organizational form statistics show that 3 of the 4 companies are AS entities, with a total of 26 employees and operating revenues of 24.3M NOK. One of the companies (Amundsen Brilleetui) has no employees and no sales revenue.

All registered optical workshops in Bjørnafjorden are located in Os. There are 4 companies in the city, with a total of 26 employees and operating revenues of 24.3M NOK. Os is therefore the only location in the municipality with activity in this industry.

None of the 4 companies in the industry are registered as bankrupt, indicating a stable industry. EBITDA margins range between 6% and 18%, with Synsam Os leading at 18%. Sales growth has been most significant from 2022 to 2023 (+22.9%), while employee growth has been greatest from 2024 to 2025 (+75%).

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

Optical workshops in Bjørnafjorden show positive development, especially after 2023. With an average EBITDA margin of 11% and increasing number of employees (from 12 to 23 from 2024 to 2026), the industry can be attractive for entrepreneurs. However, there are only 4 companies in the municipality, which may indicate a small market share. Larger companies like Synsam Os (18.9M NOK in sales revenue) can be competitors, but there are also opportunities to fill service gaps or expand to other parts of the municipality.

Agriculture is a broader industry group in Bjørnafjorden with 9 companies, compared to 4 in the optical workshop industry. Sales revenues for agriculture have grown by 10.8% from 2024 to 2025 (from 92.4M to 102.4M NOK), while optical workshops have grown by 1.7% during the same period. The number of employees in agriculture has increased by 13.6% from 2025 to 2026, compared to 9.5% in optical workshops. Peer companies in agriculture include electronics stores and computer stores, but these have lower EBITDA than optical workshops.

Optical workshops in Bjørnafjorden show stable growth and high EBITDA margins, especially after 2023. With 4 companies and 23 employees in 2026, the industry can be a good opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a stable market. At the same time, agriculture shows higher sales growth and more companies, but with lower EBITDA margins. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find optimal addresses in the municipality for this industry, based on market outlooks and competitor analysis.

Optical workshops in Bjørnafjorden have grown from 0 to 23 employees from 2020 to 2026, with sales revenue of 18.8M NOK in 2025. There are 4 companies in the municipality, all located in Os. The industry shows stable development with high EBITDA margins, but is smaller than agriculture, which has 9 companies and higher sales growth. Entrepreneurs should consider opportunities in this industry, with a focus on filling service gaps or expanding to other parts of the municipality.