Recover Group – we protect everyday life when it matters most
Every day across Scandinavia, life takes unexpected turns, a home is damaged, a business is disrupted, a family’s sense of safety is shaken. In those moments, Recover shows up. Not just with tools and technical expertise, but with people who care, listen, act fast, and stand steady when others cannot. As Scandinavia’s leading provider of damage control, we help thousands of customers every year return to normal life with confidence and dignity. What we restore goes far beyond walls and floors. We help rebuild routines, stability, and peace of mind. Our purpose is clear: To be guardians of everyday life for a sustainable world.
A snapshot of our organization
Key figures
+1 350
Employees
~94
Local branches
~70 000
Yearly assignments
"Guardians of Everyday Life for a Sustainable World"
Recover’s mission is to be the “Guardians of Everyday Life for a Sustainable World.” This foundation is reflected in the company’s values, which guide our work, our decisions, and our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. We are saving homes and maintaining critical infrastructure to create a more resilient society. And we are operating from our values:
Courageous to make the right decisions and stand-up for what is right.
Caring, because our employees and what we do matters.
Trustworthy, because people put their faith in us.
Our values
Our values define who we are, guiding how we act, make decisions, and work together every day.
Courageous
We act with courage and integrity, making tough decisions when it matters. We value proactivity, decisiveness, and challenging the status quo. Courage means speaking up, standing by our beliefs, and responding quickly to challenges.
Caring
We put people first and act with empathy and respect. We care for colleagues, customers, and our communities, and take responsibility for our actions. Caring guides our decisions, strengthens relationships, and is central to how we work every day.
Trustworthy
Trust is the foundation of our success. We act with honesty, reliability, and responsibility in everything we do. By being open, transparent, and consistent, we build strong relationships and maintain trust in our actions and decisions.
The Recover Way - a sign of quality
At Recover, we step in when it matters most, restoring homes, protecting critical infrastructure, and helping communities get back on track. We turn disruption into action and recovery into long-term value. Operating across Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, we are a trusted partner in property remediation, known for reliability, speed, and quality. Our strength lies in the Recover Way, a shared approach that unites our people, values, and expertise across markets. It enables us to deliver consistent, high-quality results while continuously improving how we work. This is how we protect what matters today and build resilience for tomorrow.
From 1973 to today – a legacy of service, innovation and growth
Recover Group builds on more than 50 years of experience.
Below are the key milestones that have shaped the company into a leading Scandinavian provider of property remediation services.
Milestones
Our journey.
1973 - Origins in damage control
ISS A/S acquires Cubus, establishing a presence in damage control services and laying the foundation for what would become Recover Group.
1975 - Expansion in Norway
Sporty Skadeservice is founded in Norway, later becoming part of ISS and strengthening the company’s service capabilities in the Nordic market.
1996 - Establishing a Swedish footprint
Saneringsentreprenad is founded in Sweden (later Relita), marking an important step in building a strong local presence in the Swedish market.
2013 - Formation of Recover Nordic
Following a management buyout backed by Agilitas, ISS Skadeservice operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland are separated into Recover Nordic, forming the foundation for a focused, standalone group.
Late 2014 and 2015 - Entering Sweden and accelerating growth
Recover establishes a strong position in Sweden through the acquisition of Relita, marking the start of accelerated expansion and the creation of a leading Nordic platform.
2016 - 2017 - Accelerated Nordic expansion
Recover strengthens its market position through targeted acquisitions in Norway and Sweden, expanding geographic coverage and operational scale.
2018 - Entry into Environmental Services
Recover expands into environmental services, broadening its offering and strengthening its position in a growing adjacent market. Digital tools and operational improvements are introduced to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
2019 - Strengthening market leadership in Finland
Recover acquires Aktiv Tankrens in Norway and L&T Korjausrakentaminen Oy, becoming the leading provider of damage control and renovation services in Finland.
2020 - New ownership and leadership
EQT acquires Recover from Agilitas and acquires companies such as MISAB-Gruppen, Skadesanering, Skadeteknik Gruppen and Rygg og Myrland in Sweden and Norway. Tjhis marks the beginning of a new phase focused on scaling the business and strengthening its market leadership.
2020 - 2022 - Strengthening capabilities and geographic reach
Recover continues to grow through a combination of acquisitions and organic initiatives, expanding environmental services, reinforcing local market positions and building expertise in complex restoration projects (Large Claims).
2023 - Launch of SERWENT
Recover Denmark broadened Specialized Services to include Special Waste handling, the Finnish Operations were divested and the new brand SERWENT is launched as a standalone brand within environmental services. All this to enable greater focus, specialization and clarity across the Group’s business areas.
2024 - Divestment of SERWENT
Recover divests SERWENT Group and the DCD part of the Swedish business, reinforcing its focus on core property remediation services and simplifying the Group structure.
2025 - New ownership
Recover enters a new phase as Pangea AS acquires the Group from EQT. With a strong foundation in place, Recover is well positioned to continue its growth journey across Scandinavia.
2026
Today, Recover combines strong local presence with a shared operational model, delivering reliable, high-quality services across Scandinavia.