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Norwegian company Paxon joins XPartners
XPartners continues to grow in Norway and now welcomes Paxon to the group. Paxon is a well-established Norwegian consultancy with approximately 30 employees and offices in Stavanger and Haugesund. The company specializes in project management, project administration, HSE coordination, and construction management, and has a balanced portfolio of assignments across both public and private sectors.
In addition to its core offering in project management, project administration, HSE coordination, and construction management, the company also provides a smaller range of digital add-on services through Paxon Digital – an initiative that supports clients with technology, design, and communication during the start-up phase of projects.
“Paxon expands our geographical presence in the Norwegian market and strengthens our expertise in project management. The company has demonstrated steady growth and has built a strong reputation in the region. We look forward to developing together and exploring new collaboration opportunities within the group,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
“Becoming part of XPartners feels like a natural next step in our continued journey. We share values around entrepreneurship and long-term thinking, and we look forward to both contributing to and benefiting from the group’s extensive network,” says Geir Åge Miljeteig, CEO of Paxon.
About Paxon
Paxon is a Norwegian consultancy founded in 2019 with offices in Stavanger and Haugesund. The company primarily provides services in project administration, project management, HSE coordination, and construction management, with a balanced customer portfolio across both private and public sectors. www.paxon.no
Norwegian Protekno joins XPartners
XPartners continues to grow in Norway and now welcomes Protekno AS to the group. The acquisition broadens the group’s expertise in design management and HVAC engineering, while strengthening its presence in the Vestfold region.
Founded in 2012, Protekno is a technical consultancy based in Tønsberg. The company specialises in design management, project administration, and technical design, with niche expertise in HVAC systems. Its client base consists primarily of private and public sector stakeholders in construction and installation projects.
“Protekno has a clear niche and a strong reputation in the region. The acquisition adds specialist competence in HVAC and project management, and opens up new opportunities for collaboration across several companies in the group,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
“We look forward to becoming part of XPartners and continuing our development alongside other specialist companies. It gives us access to a wider network and new opportunities to strengthen our offering,” says Tor Abusdal, CEO of Protekno.
About Protekno
Protekno AS is a Norwegian technical consultancy based in Tønsberg. The company was founded in 2012 and provides services in design management, project administration, and technical design – with niche expertise in HVAC engineering. www.protekno.no
Finnish Taskut Communications joins XPartners
XPartners continues to grow in Finland and now welcomes Taskut Communications Oy to the group. Taskut supports its clients with strategy, communication, and digitalization related to constructio projects and urban development, adding unique expertise to the group’s overall offering.
Founded in 1985 and based in Helsinki, Taskut delivers strategy, communication, and digital solutions tailored to the needs of construction and urban development projects. Clients include property owners, construction firms, and public sector organizations. The company operates through a scalable project management model, combining in-house consultants with an established network of external specialists.
“Taskut brings valuable expertise within strategy, communication, and digital solutions. These are increasingly important areas at the intersection of technology, urban development, and stakeholder relations. We see great potential for collaboration and synergies with several companies in our group,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
Taskut has also developed the digital property marketing platform Platta – a service that helps large property owners promote their assets and manage day-to-day communications more efficiently.
“Becoming part of XPartners opens up new opportunities to continue growing and developing our offering together with other specialist companies. We share a long-term vision for sustainable urban development, where collaboration and engagement play a key role. This feels like a natural next step in our journey,” says Anu Pitkänen, CEO of Taskut Communications.
For more information, please contact:
Arvid Linder, Chief Communication Officer, XPartners
arvid.linder@xpartnersgroup.com
+46 70-779 58 98
About Taskut Communications
Taskut Communications Oy is a Finnish consultancy based in Helsinki, founded in 1985. The company supports its clients with strategy, communication, and digitalization related to construction projects and urban development. Clients include property owners, construction firms, and public sector organizations. www.taskut.fi
About XPartners
XPartners is a Nordic consulting group within the built environment. The company brings together more than 1,600 specialists who advise clients in the infrastructure, building, energy, and environmental sectors. The group consists of approximately 50 entrepreneur-led companies supported by a shared platform for collaboration and growth. XPartners has an annual pro forma revenue exceeding SEK 3.3
billion and is primarily owned by its employees, with backing from the private equity firm Axcel. www.XPartners.se
Projkon joins XPartners – strengthening the group’s offering in infrastructure, energy and environment
XPartners continues its growth in Sweden and now welcomes Projkon to the group. The acquisition enhances the group’s expertise in construction processes related to infrastructure and energy – areas where demand for qualified consulting services is strong and growing.
Founded in 2018, Projkon is a fast-growing consultancy with approximately 40 employees and headquarters in Norrköping. The company also has local offices in Örebro, Bollnäs, and Nyköping, along with an extensive subcontractor network. Projkon provides specialist services in design, construction and project management, inspections, energy optimization, permitting, procurement, surveying, and environmental consulting.
“Projkon is a focused and dynamic player with strong capabilities in infrastructure and energy projects. Their momentum and broad offering align well with XPartners. This acquisition strengthens our presence in central Sweden and creates new opportunities for collaboration across our group,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
The company’s clients primarily include municipalities, property companies, government agencies, and energy utilities.
“Becoming part of XPartners is an important step for us. It gives us access to a wide network of specialist companies, more collaboration opportunities, and new capabilities – while continuing to run our business the way we know works. It gives us the strength to keep growing,” says Carl-Johan Bondesson, CEO of Projkon.
For more information, please contact:
Arvid Linder, Chief Communication Officer, XPartners
arvid.linder@xpartners.se
+46 70-779 58 98
About Projkon
Projkon is a Swedish consultancy founded in 2018 with approximately 40 employees. The company specializes in construction processes in infrastructure, energy, environment, and real estate, offering services in design, construction and project management, permitting, procurement, and energy optimization. Projkon is headquartered in Norrköping with offices in Örebro, Bollnäs, and Nyköping. Its clients include municipalities, property companies, government agencies, and energy providers. www.projkon.se
About XPartners
XPartners is a Nordic consulting group within the built environment. The company brings together over 1,600 specialists who advise clients in infrastructure, buildings, energy, and environmental sectors. The group consists of around 50 entrepreneur-led companies supported by a shared platform for collaboration and growth. XPartners has an annual pro forma turnover exceeding SEK 3.3 billion and is primarily owned by its employees, with backing from the private equity firm Axcel. www.XPartners.se
XPartners raises SEK 3 billion through bond issue
XPartners has completed a successful SEK 3,000 million bond issue – the largest senior secured SEK high yield transaction in the Nordic bond market to date. The offering attracted strong interest from both Nordic and international institutional investors and was significantly oversubscribed despite the landmark size.
– We’re proud of the trust shown by the investor community. Securing strong, long-term financing from high-quality investors is an important step in building the leading Nordic platform for specialized engineering consultancy, says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
The bonds have a term of four years and carry a floating interest rate of 3-month STIBOR plus 550 basis points. Proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt, support future add-on acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes.
ABG Sundal Collier, Danske Bank, and Nykredit acted as Joint Bookrunners. Schjødt acted as legal counsel to the Joint Bookrunners, and Bruun & Hjejle acted as legal counsel to XPartners.
Finnish Vison joins XPartners
XPartners continues its growth across the Nordics and now welcomes the Finnish consultancy Vison Oy to the group. The acquisition strengthens XPartners’ presence in the Finnish market and brings leading expertise in project management – particularly in Lean Construction and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) – with a strong focus on infrastructure and public sector projects.
Founded in 2012, Vison has established itself as one of the pioneers of Lean/IPD in Finland. The company has close to 30 employees across offices in Helsinki and Oulu, and has acted as advisor on over 100 integrated project deliveries, as well as numerous complex public procurement projects totaling more than EUR 10 billion in value.
“Vison is one of the most experienced and driven companies in its niche, with a strong position in the Finnish market. The acquisition broadens our project management offering and brings in unique expertise. We also see significant potential for collaboration with other companies in the group – both in Finland and across other markets,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
Vison has a solid client base in infrastructure and the public sector, a clear niche in complex project delivery, and a strong ambition to raise competence standards across the industry.
“Joining XPartners is an exciting step and it enables continuing development of Vison as an independent company with a stronger network around,” says Jani Saarinen, founding partner of Vison.
“The upcoming change gives us the opportunity to keep moving forward while gaining access to a wider network and more opportunities for knowledge exchange. We look forward to collaborating with likeminded companies and contributing our experience to the broader group,” says Miika Ronkainen, CEO of Vison.
The transaction has been signed and is expected to close in July.
Norwegian Stabil joins XPartners
XPartners continues its Nordic growth journey and now welcomes the Norwegian company Stabil AS to the group. Stabil provides engineering consultancy services in structural engineering for new construction and renovation projects involving steel, precast concrete, cast-in-place concrete, and timber. Stabil’s entry into the group strengthens XPartners’ geographical presence in Norway.
Stabil currently has around 55 employees and primarily collaborates with developers, contractors, and precast factories. The company builds long-term client relationships based on trust, specialization, and strong execution. Stabil operates across Norway, with offices in Revetal (outside Tønsberg), Ålesund, Fredrikstad, Oslo, Voss, and Tvedestrand. By combining technical expertise with commercial understanding, Stabil helps clients execute complex construction projects with high quality, safety, and efficiency – from planning to completion.
“Stabil has a strong position in the Norwegian market, with deep expertise and a clear focus on community-building projects. They strengthen our offering in several key areas and bring valuable experience that will benefit the entire group. We are very pleased to welcome them to XPartners,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
“We are very excited to become part of XPartners. To take the next step in our growth journey, we now gain new opportunities, access to a broader client network, and extended collaboration with skilled people. This benefits both our clients and our talented employees. XPartners gives us the right conditions to continue growing, without losing our customer focus or independence. We look forward to the journey ahead as part of the XPartners family,” says Håvar Brynildsrud, CEO of Stabil AS.
Swedish construction engineering firm Epsilon joins XPartners
XPartners continues its Nordic growth journey and is now pleased to welcome Swedish company Epsilon Byggkonsult AB to the group. The acquisition strengthens XPartners’ expertise in construction engineering and adds a new area of specialization in watertight concrete structures – a field highly relevant for critical public infrastructure.
Founded in 1988, Epsilon is a well-established engineering consultancy headquartered in Gothenburg, with branch offices in Mariestad, Falun, and Linköping. The company has 23 employees and operates across Sweden and Norway. Epsilon delivers all types of structural engineering services, including projects for schools, industrial facilities, offices, water and wastewater treatment plants, public swimming facilities, and a wide range of residential developments.
“We are very pleased to welcome Epsilon to XPartners. They are a skilled and experienced company with an established niche in watertight concrete structures. This acquisition strengthens our presence in construction engineering and opens new opportunities in wastewater treatment, waterworks, and aquatic facilities – areas where we want to deepen our competence,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
The company has contributed to projects such as Liseberg Water Park, Påvelund School, Hindås Ski Jump, BRF Ramselyckan, Hotel The Weaver, and Grefsen Stasjon in Oslo. Epsilon works with real estate developers, construction firms, private clients, and public sector clients – creating strong collaboration potential with other companies in the group.
“Joining XPartners gives us a platform with new opportunities, a broader network, and stronger collaborations. It not only provides the right conditions for continued growth and the development of our niche, but also new opportunities for our employees to grow, share knowledge, and be part of something bigger. That creates value for both our clients and our team,” says Johan Jodin, CEO of Epsilon Byggkonsult.
Unsquare joins XPartners – strengthening the group’s legal and compliance offering
XPartners is expanding its offering by welcoming Unsquare AB. The company specializes in legal and compliance services, and the acquisition brings highly requested expertise into the group. It also reinforces the core business by supporting consultants in their daily work and helping deliver greater value to clients. In addition, it is a key complement to the ongoing investment in Commercial Contract Management (CCM) in Sweden.
Unsquare was founded in 2018 and has offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg. The company provides consultants in business law and compliance. With a flexible and client-oriented approach, Unsquare delivers expert support to both private and public sector clients.
“Unsquare brings specialist competence already requested by many of our clients – and there’s strong internal demand from our companies for closer legal and compliance collaboration. This is a strategic addition that enhances our overall offering and delivers immediate value both internally and externally,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
Through the acquisition, XPartners gains access to legal expertise that will support other companies in the group across both project execution and business development, with particular potential in the expanding field of commercial contract management.
“Joining XPartners gives us the opportunity to contribute in a broader context, where our specialist knowledge can be of concrete value to the companies in the group. We look forward to growing together and creating value through collaboration between law and technology, says Ida Höglund, CEO of Unsquare AB.
Norwegian Konsel joins XPartners
XPartners continues its growth in Norway and now welcomes Konsel AS, a recognized and specialized consultancy in design and planning of electrical engineering systems. The acquisition broadens XPartners’ expertise in the Norwegian market and strengthens the group’s position within private
commercial real estate.
Konsel was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Oslo. The company currently has 13 employees and specializes in the design of electrical installations in commercial construction projects. Their service offerings include the preparation of tender documents for electrical contracts, cost estimation, infrastructure assessment and planning, as well as detailed design.
“Konsel is a well-managed and specialized company with strong client relationships and high technical expertise. They have a driven team that has truly found an effective way of working within their niche of the market. The acquisition complements our existing operations in Norway and strengthens our offering in electrical engineering – an area seeing increasing demand as building systems become more complex.
We’re very pleased to welcome them to the network,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
The company works closely with small and medium-sized electrical contractors, developers, and general contractors, and has a significant share of recurring assignments. The organization consists of experienced designers and project managers with backgrounds from larger organizations, providing the company with a dynamic appreciated by clients.
“Joining XPartners is a natural step in our development. We look forward to contributing our specialist expertise while also growing together with the many talented companies in the network. We especially value the combination of continuing to run our business in the same focused way as before, while also becoming part of something bigger. It feels both exciting and like the right move,” says Mats Graff-Wang, CEO of Konsel AS.
For more information, please contact:
Arvid Linder, Chief Communication Officer, XPartners
arvid.linder@xpartners.se
+46 70-779 58 98
Mats Graff-Wang, VD, Konsel AS
mgw@konsel.no
+47 45 03 01 75
About Konsel
Konsel AS is a Norwegian consultancy specializing in the design of electrical installations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oslo, the company has 13 employees and a clear niche in commercial construction projects. Konsel offers services such as the preparation of tender documents for electrical contracts, cost estimation, infrastructure planning, and detailed design of electrical systems. The client base primarily consists of small and medium-sized electrical contractors, developers, and general contractors. www.konsel.no
About XPartners
XPartners is a Nordic consulting group within engineering and design. Our 1,500 specialists advise clients in the infrastructure, buildings, energy, and environmental sectors. The group consists of over 40 entrepreneurially driven companies, which are supported through a shared platform for collaboration and growth. We generate SEK 3 billion in annual revenue and are primarily owned by our employees, with support from the private equity firm Axcel.www.XPartners.se
