Framo is taking a new strategic step into the future with the expansion at Holsnøy. In the first phase, two new production halls of 10,000 square meters each will be built — a total of 20,000 square meters of state-of-the-art production space. This marks a significant investment in increased capacity, technology development, and local value creation.
– Holsnøy will become a strategic focus area for Framo. All our aquaculture production, as well as future expansion within offshore, will be located here, says Martijn Bergink, Managing Director in Framo and President Marine Division Alfa Laval.
Framo’s factory at Holsnøy became completely emission-free in 2023 by phasing out all fossil fuels. Now, this zero-emission facility will be significantly expanded to meet future needs. With the new halls, production capacity will increase substantially, while the initiative will also create new jobs, enable greater automation and digitalization, and further strengthen sustainable production.
– With the recent growth in BU Pumping Systems, located on the west coast of Norway in Bergen, the current facilities are not supporting the business plan. A major investment program covering site consolidation and capacity investments has been launched. The specific investment decisions are taken in several steps, but in all the program is estimated to cost approximately 4 BSEK between 2025-2032, says Tom Erixson, CEO and President of Alfa Laval.
The area is already zoned and approved for further development. With the investment plan for the first phase now in place, Framo is soon ready to break ground. The expansion will take place in several stages and marks the beginning of a long-term development of the site.
– We are combining climate-friendly technology with modern production solutions. This is not only about growth for Framo, but about building the industry of tomorrow, says Richard Sulen, Managing Director at Framo Flatøy.
