Truls Børresen appointed as Country Manager, Norway and Managing Director of Glasopor AS, part of Foamit Group

  
Partnera Corporation
Press release February 3, 2022 at 14.00 (EET)
  
Truls Børresen appointed as Country Manager, Norway and Managing Director of Glasopor AS, part of Foamit Group
 
The Norwegian subsidiary Glasopor of Foamit Group, which belongs to the business group Partnera Corporation, has appointed Truls Børresen, BBA and MBA, as Managing Director of Glasopor AS starting May 1st, 2022. Børresen will also become a member of Foamit Group’s management team as Country Manager, Norway. 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. Børresen will report to the CEO of Foamit Group. 

“This is an important and strategic appointment for the Group with Børresen bringing 20 years of international management experience, of which more than 10 years as CEO, into the company. Børresen’s appointment is the natural next step in our Growth Strategy after the acquisition of Glasopor AS in 2021. We will further benefit from Børresen’s sales and commercial expertise in our plans to participate in larger projects across the Nordics”, says Kalle Härkönen, CEO of Foamit Group.  

Børresen has strong experience in sales management and brand development in the fields of construction and infrastructure. His previous roles include being Sales and Marketing Director for Leca Norge AS. 

“I was fascinated by Glasopor’s and Foamit Group’s story and mission to support sustainable development through circular economy. Glass can be recycled almost forever, making it a very environmentally friendly material. Through manufacturing foam glass aggregate out of the smallest cullets from the purification process of recycled glass, we can help our customers reduce the carbon footprint in the construction business as well. I want to be part of Foamit Group’s success story and growth in the international circular economy business”, says Truls Børresen. 

"I am very happy to welcome Truls Børresen on board to support Foamit Group’s management in strategy execution and making Glasopor AS an integral part of Foamit Group. Børresen’s strong experience on Foamit Group’s business area will help us support our customers to achieve their sustainability targets”, says Jari Pirkola, CEO of Partnera Corporation. 

Glasopor’s current CEO Per Annar Lilleng continues as the CEO of the glass and metal container recycling facility Sirkel AS. Sirkel, which is the former owner of Glasopor, is an important raw material supplier for Glasopor. Lilleng will work in his position as Glasopor’s CEO until April 30th.

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 5196
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

Glasopor AS in brief 

Glasopor AS produces foam glass, made of 100 % recycled glass containers. Company’s two factories are situated in Skjåk and Fredrikstad, in Norway. The administration and sales & marketing division is in Oslo. Glasopor is cooperating with Sirkel Glass AS, which is approved as a return company for glass packaging in Norway. Glasopor AS is a part of Foamit Group. www.glasopor.no  

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

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