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The project is an important contribution to make the international building industry more environmentally friendly. When one proves and documents that one can build a taller timber building that what one previously thought was possible, there’s no doubt that this is world-class engineering
Director Sverre Tiltnes at government-appointed Bygg21
For better climate: A project group established by Norwegian road authorities investigated the possibility of building the world’s longest timber bridge across Lake Mjøsa. Their studies show that building with wood instead of concrete can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30 percent
Norwegian investor and climate changer, Arthur Buchardt
In recent years HENT AS has delivered a number of 0 fault projects. They have delivered several major building projects to both public and private developers all over the country – including projects for investor Buchardt. This means they have great confidence in Moelven Limtre AS's ability to deliver the goods.
Director Rune Abrahamsen, Moelven Limtre AS
And in Moelven Wood Värmland, we are looking at a parallel major investment in new technology and increased capacity for the surface treatment of new and trendy panels for the Scandinavian market.
Director Mikael Axelsson
In the longer term, we will also be able to offer our customers in southern Sweden a unique package of wood-based construction materials and interior fitting materials from the same supplier.
CEO Mikael Axelsson, Moelven Wood AB
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Good start to the year for Moelven

International demand for wood products is once again contributing to a strong quarterly result for Moelven. Operating income for the year’s three first months was NOK 140.9 million.Operating income from the first quarter is an increase of NOK 51.8 million compared to 2018. Sales in the first quarter amounted to NOK 2695.8 million, which is a slight decline compared to the same period last year (NOK 2717.6 million).   “We can look back on a healthy operating profit for the year’s three first months. We live in time with the world economy, and it has been characterised by prosperity and

Historic results from Moelven

In 2018 Moelven delivered its best fourth quarter of all time, and is on course for an annual result that is the second best in the group’s history.Moelven Industrier ASA has a preliminary annual result of NOK 638.9 million for 2018. This will be the second best annual result in Moelven’s 119 year long history, and is an increase of NOK 218.5 million from 2017. Revenue in 2018 was NOK 11,020.8 million (NOK 10,768.4 in 2017). The fourth quarter of 2018 also made the history books. Never before has Moelven been able to present a better result for the year’s final three months. Operating

Historic quarter for Moelven

Moelven delivered a solid result in the third quarter, which was marked by a world record and its biggest-ever investment.Moelven Industrier ASA achieved operating revenues of NOK 129.6 million in the third quarter of 2018. This is an increase of NOK 91.4 million compared to the same period last year. Revenue in Q3 totalled NOK 2,494 million (against NOK 2,440.6 million in 2017).  “Moelven is affected by the activity in the global economy. A growing international focus and higher prices for wood products for industrial use are yielding good results for our Timber division. Construction in

Strong results from Moelven

High demand for sustainable building materials ensures that Moelven delivers one of its best six-month results of all time.Moelven Industrier ASA achieved earnings of NOK 308.9 million in the first six months of 2018. This is an increase of NOK 51.4 million compared to the first six months of last year. Revenue in 2018 was NOK 5773.4 million (NOK 5618.9 in 2017).   CEO Morten Kristiansen of Moelven Industrier ASA can look back at one of the best half-year results in Moelven’s history.   “International demand for sawn timber remains high, and the Timber division has made a strong

Strong result in snowy quarter

The great interest in using wood for building provided Moelven with strong operating income in the first quarter, although the winter cooled some parts of the market.Moelven Industrier ASA achieved operating income of NOK 89.1 million in the first quarter of 2018. Sales amounted to NOK 2717.6 million, which is an increase compared to the same period last year (NOK 2677.5 million).  CEO Morten Kristiansen of Moelven Industrier ASA says the group delivered a good result in the first quarter.  “The ever increasing interest in sustainable and climate-smart solutions is creating great

Can build timber skyscraper taller than150 metres

“With a wider building, it will be possible to build a timber building taller than 100 metres. 150 metres should also be possible. Possibly even taller.”These are the words of Director Rune Abrahamsen of Moelven Limtre AS. The man behind “Mjøstårnet,” among other things, which when completed in March 2019 will be the world’s tallest timber building.  The building that many people in the international construction industry consider to be world-class engineering.  > > See film no. 2 about world-class

Good result for Moelven

Moelven posted a NOK 420 million profit on the company's operations in 2017. This is an earnings improvement of NOK 125 million compared to the previous yearCEO Morten Kristiansen of Moelven Industrier ASA is pleased with the past year and says that the earnings improvement is due to a combination of more efficient operations and favourable international market conditions.Increased operating revenuesFor the year as a whole the operating revenues increased by 4.5 per cent to NOK 10,768 million (NOK 10,310 million in 2016), while in the last quarter revenues increased by a significant 12

For a better climate: Norway to build world’s tallest timber building

“Mjøstårnet” will be more than 80 metres tall  and stand 30 metres higher than what is today considered the world’s tallest timber building.“Mjøstårnet sets new standards for timber constructions. The building is the closest we come to a skyscraper in timber,” says investor and contracting client, Arthur Buchardt. > > Read more about why “Mjøstårnet” is THE TALLEST TIMBER BUILDING IN THE WORLD.  > > See the first of

Taking the Paris agreement seriously

“Greenhouse gas emissions and rising temperatures are serious. Each and every one of us needs to become aware of what we do, what we consume and how we live,” says builder Arthur Buchardt.The question on everyone’s mind is why he decided to build the world’s tallest timber building - Mjøstårnet  - in the small town of Brumunddal in Ringsaker municipality in south-east Norway? Why didn’t the investor choose a site in a major city on the continent where he could be paid three times as much for

Mjøstårnet IS the world’s tallest

Why will “Mjøstårnet” be the world’s tallest timber building? Here’s the answer!According to director Rune Abrahamsen of Moelven Limtre AS, the answer is mainly because “HoHo-tower” in Vienna – which will stand 84 metres tall –  will not be defined as a timber building.“For a start, Hoho is not a timber building according to how the definition of this will be. It’s a wood-concrete-hybrid building – also known as a composite. Second, the building will not be completed until a month after “Mjøstårnet” is completed. But the latter is a moot point if the first is correct. And there is little

Moelven earned NOK 296 million

Moelven improved its operating result for the first nine months by NOK 24 million compared with the corresponding period last year.In the results for the first nine months the Group has entered a total of NOK 46 million as costs as a result of the decision to discontinue activities at Moelven Norsälven AB and resolution of a dispute related to a larger project in the Building Systems division. The underlying operating improvement so far this year is NOK 71 million compared to the corresponding period last year. Good underlying operationsIn the year’s 3rd quarter the Group earned NOK 84

Lars Lindvall new CEO of UJ-Trading AB

Lars Lindvall will succeed Hans Jansson at Moelven-owned UJ-Trading from 1 November.Hans Jansson – who has been CEO of the company for 27 years – will take up position as Purchasing and Marketing Director of the company. He will remain with the company until at least the summer of 2018.  Mechanical engineerLindvall is a trained mechanical engineer and has served in various roles. Everything from the quotation engineer, sales support, export sales, marketing manager, sales manager, Executive Vice President and subsidiary supervisor.  “In 2012 Lindvall returned to Söderhamn Eriksson

Moelven Norsälven AB to be discontinued

The Board of Moelven Norsälven AB has today decided to close down the sawmill. This is because investment needs in the plant are extensive and will not result in the necessary profitability.The Chairman of the company, Managing Director Anders Lindh of the Moelven division Timber, says that even with significant investments, it is not possible to achieve a forward-looking and profitable plant.“It is with a heavy heart we close down a business, and it’s a difficult time for the employees at the company. Unfortunately, Moelven Norsälven currently has a very low technical status and requires

Moelven Norsälven AB may be closed

The Board of Moelven Norsälven AB is considering closure of the sawmill. The reason is that the investment needs at the plant are extensive.The Chairman of the company, Division Manager Anders Lindh of Moelven Timber, says that even with extensive investment it will be difficult to achieve a future-oriented and profitable plant.“Considering closing a company is never easy. Unfortunately, Moelven Norsälven currently has a very low technical status and requires extensive ongoing maintenance to keep up operations,” Lindh says.   MBL negotiationsEmployee representatives have been

Moelven earns NOK 258 million in the first half-year

Moelven improved its operating result for the first-half year by NOK 53 million compared with the corresponding period last year.Its operating profit for the first-half year was NOK 258 million (NOK 205 million). Moelven earned NOK 156 million from operations in the second quarter of the year. Operating profit for the second quarter was down by barely NOK 20 million on the corresponding period last year.AcceptableThe chief executive of Moelven Industrier ASA, Morten Kristiansen, called the result acceptable despite the small drop in the second quarter."Demand for the group's products

Best first quarter since 2008

Moelven improved its operating profit by NOK 71 million compared to the same period last year. The year's first quarter was the best since 2008.Operating profit increased to NOK 101 million (NOK 30 million in the same period last year) for the first quarter. Operating revenues increased by 2.8 per cent to NOK 2,678 million (2,605).   Good demandCEO Morten Kristiansen of Moelven Industrier ASA says that it is a combination of significant improvements in underlying operations at several of Moelven's businesses, as well as good demand for the Group's products and services, that are the

Best first quarter since 2008

Moelven improved its operating profit by NOK 71 million compared to the same period last year. The year's first quarter was the best since 2008.Operating profit increased to NOK 101 million (NOK 30 million in the same period last year) for the first quarter. Operating revenues increased by 2.8 per cent to NOK 2,678 million (2,605).   Good demandCEO Morten Kristiansen of Moelven Industrier ASA says that it is a combination of significant improvements in underlying operations at several of Moelven's businesses, as well as good demand for the Group's products and services, that are the

They are constructing the world's tallest wooden building. NB! Correction!

Arthur and Anders Buchardt of AB Invest AS and contractor HENT AS have entered into a turnkey contract to build Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal. This will be the world's tallest wooden building.  NB! Correction! The part about solid wood is not correct. It is not solid wood, but it is Cross Laminated Timber. Please use this version of the press release. Thanks in advance.At the same time, HENT AS has entered into a contract with Moelven Limtre AS. The company in Moelv will be the turnkey subcontractor and will supply glulam, Kerto and cross laminated timber structures for the tower structure

They are constructing the world's tallest wooden building

Arthur and Anders Buchardt of AB Invest AS and contractor HENT AS have entered into a turnkey contract to build Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal. This will be the world's tallest wooden building.At the same time, HENT AS has entered into a contract with Moelven Limtre AS. The company in Moelv will be the turnkey subcontractor and will supply glulam, Kerto and solid wood structures for the tower structure and swimming hall in the project.Development collaborationMarketing and development director Knut Alstad of HENT AS says that the project is the result of a development collaboration between AB

Moelven's best year since 2007

Moelven posted a NOK 335 million profit on the company's operations in 2016. This is an improvement of the operating profit of NOK 120 million compared to the previous year.In 2016 operating revenues increased by 6.8 per cent to NOK 10,350 million (NOK 9,690 million in 2015).Quarter unchangedHowever, CEO Morten Kristansen of Moelven says that the operating result for the final quarter of NOK 64 million is at the same level as the previous year (65).“Operating revenues in the fourth quarter dropped by 1.1 per cent to NOK 2,456 million (2,483). The reduction is due to the sale of

Moelven Wood takes over the operation of Moelven Tom Heurlin AB

The planing mill Moelven Tom Heurlin in Ånimskog is being absorbed into Moelven Wood Sverige and becoming a production unit under Notnäs Moelven Wood AB.Moelven Tom Heurlin AB has a long history as   sawmill and in more recent years as purely a planing mill. In 2013 a new planing line was invested in, and the operations of Moelven Tom Heurlin AB have been export-oriented within the division Moelven Timber. Serious problems with profitability- The business has for several years, despite many efforts and different measures, grappled with severe profitability problems that are

Moelven acquires DLH's Swedish operations

The acquisition of DLH's Swedish operations will bring strong growth for Moelven Wood in Sweden. Specifically, it provides a local presence in Skåne and the southern parts of Sweden.Mikael Axelsson, CEO of Moelven Wood AB, says that the acquisition also provides a strong platform for the further expansion of a cost effective distribution arrangement both for the building materials trade and industrial customers.- We get the possibility to take over the customer and supplier relationships along with their associated revenue as well as acquiring access to a large and very efficient

Moelven earned NOK 66 million

The Group's operating result for the third quarter dropped by 17.4 per cent to NOK 66 million, compared to NOK 80 million for the corresponding period in 2015.CEO Morten Kristiansen of Moelven Industrier ASA says that the decline in operating result for the year's third quarter is primarily due to reduced earnings in the interiors and module operations.Tough market in western Norway“It is particularly the interiors business Moelven Modus that is experiencing a tough market in Norway. This is specially noticeable in western and south-west Norway, which have been hit hard by dramatic

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