Foamit Group’s Norwegian subsidiary Glasopor AS supplies foam glass aggregate to new hospital site in Drammen, Norway
Partnera Corporation
Press release January 27, 2022 at 9.00 (EET)
Foamit Group’s Norwegian subsidiary Glasopor AS supplies foam glass aggregate to new hospital site in Drammen, Norway
The Norwegian subsidiary Glasopor of Foamit Group, which is part of Partnera Corporation, has signed a contract of a large-scale foam glass aggregate delivery for the building of a new hospital in Drammen, Norway. The contract has an order volume of 53,000 m3 foam aggregate. The new hospital in Drammen will have a gross area of 122,000 m2.
- This is a significant order for Glasopor that underlines the exceptional technical qualities of the product and its sustainability properties, as the hospital project itself aim to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% compared to common practice. The order will be delivered, and its value recorded mainly during 2022, says CEO Jari Pirkola, Partnera Corporation.
Foam glass aggregate is the lightest granular building material on the market and is made of 100 % recycled material. In addition to reduced impact on the environment, it's unique qualities lead to shorter transport and construction time, meaning lower costs.
Both its technical and sustainability properties supported the selection of foam glass aggregate for the hospital project. Foam glass aggregate will be used as a lightening material for the hospital foundations.
- We are delighted to have been chosen as an important supplier to the new hospital. This is a proof that our strategic work to establish our recycled material as a preferred choice for sustainable construction is proceeding. As a Group we can participate in even larger projects and thus reduce our carbon footprint. The Drammen hospital project is significant even on the Foamit Group scale and gives us a positive start for 2022, says CEO Kalle Härkönen, Foamit Group.
Overview of new Drammen hospital area by DARK Design Group.
For more information, please contact:
Partnera Corporation
Jari Pirkola, CEO
telephone: +358 400 867 784
e-mail: jari.pirkola@partnera.fi
Foamit Group Oy
Kalle Härkönen, CEO
telephone: +358 40 838 51 96
e-mail: kalle.harkonen@uusioaines.com
Partnera in brief
Partnera is an international business group, which owns companies that promote sustainable development in the circular economy and energy industry, among others. We create shareholder value and a more sustainable future through our operations. The companies we own produce services and products that meet the needs of society and respond to megatrends that change the operating environment. We act as a partner for the companies we own and aim at developing their business and value in the long term. When building our business group in accordance with our strategy, we are also an impact investor, who strives to use its capital to develop business that can promote a positive impact on society and the goals of sustainable development. Partnera Corporation is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland. www.partnera.fi
Foamit Group in brief
Foamit Group, a glass recycling and foam glass manufacturing company, forms Europe’s leading foam glass manufacturer together with its subsidiaries. The Group operates in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The head office is located in Vantaa. Foamit Group is a part of Partnera Corporation. www.foamit.fi
