Logos&Brands
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA is a Norwegian multinational company based in Kongsberg that supplies high technology systems to customers in the merchant marine, defence, aerospace, offshore oil and gas, and renewable and utilities industries.
The company is a continuation of Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk, the Kongsberg Weapons Factory, which Poul Steenstrup founded on March 20, 1814. After a restructuring in 1987, defence activities continued as the company Norsk Forsvarsteknologi, and in 1995 the company changed its name to Kongsberg Gruppen. It was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 1993, and the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries is the largest shareholder. The logo combines a red emblem with a crowned monogram and the Kongsberg wordmark in dark blue.
Market value
As of November 13, 2026, Kongsberg Gruppen had a market capitalization of about US$31.89 billion, according to companiesmarketcap.com. Market value changes with the share price every trading day.
Logo history
- 1814: on March 20, Poul Steenstrup founds Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk, the Kongsberg Weapons Factory.
- 1987: the weapons factory is restructured and defence activities continue as the company Norsk Forsvarsteknologi.
- 1993: the company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
- 1995: the company changes its name to Kongsberg Gruppen.
- Current: the logo shown on this page is the Commons file Kongsberg logo.svg, a public domain logo.
This timeline lists only changes that a cited source confirms. Earlier or minor variants of the Kongsberg Gruppen mark that could not be dated from a primary or reputable source are left out rather than guessed.
Logo colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #D71539 | 215, 21, 57 | Commons SVG fill |
| Yellow | #FFF572 | 255, 245, 114 | Commons SVG fill |
| Dark blue | #001639 | 0, 22, 57 | Commons SVG fill |
The Kongsberg Gruppen palette on this page has 3 recorded values. Red is #D71539, which is RGB 215, 21, 57. Yellow is #FFF572, which is RGB 255, 245, 114. Dark blue is #001639, which is RGB 0, 22, 57. Where a value comes from a redrawn vector rather than the owner’s own guide, check it against official files before using it in design work.
Typography
No typeface has been named by the company.
FAQ
When did Kongsberg Gruppen get its name?
Kongsberg Gruppen has carried that name since 1995, and the company continues Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk, founded on March 20, 1814.
What color is the Kongsberg Gruppen logo?
Red #D71539 in the vector file.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kongsberg_Gruppen
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kongsberg_logo.svg
- Kongsberg official website
- companiesmarketcap.com, Kongsberg Gruppen market capitalization (checked November 13, 2026)
Logos shown are trademarks of their owners and are provided for identification and reference. To request removal, contact [email protected].
