Møre Trafo Builds New

30 million

Aursnes Eiendom is behind the 1,800-square-meter building costing an estimated 30 million, where Møre Trafo will be the tenant. It will be located just below the current substation building, where there is now an old shed and a storage tent.

Greater Capacity

— The new building gives us better production flow and higher capacity. We can produce up to 40–50 percent more substations before we hit new limits. More checkpoints along the way also improve quality assurance. At the same time, we free up space in the old building for “other products” like doors, vents and technical houses – products we have strong faith in going forward, says CEO of Møre Trafo, Runar Tandstad.

Expected Growth

While Møre Trafo will work smarter and more efficiently in the new production building, expected market growth is also driving a new production facility for substations and assembly of equipment tailored to customer requirements.

Strengthening the Position

“The building is sized for growth over the next five to ten years. It will strengthen our position as a total supplier of both transformers and substations in Norway. This is Møre Trafos fourth major construction phase in a short time, so now we should be well prepared for the future,” says Tandstad.

Makes the job easier

For the employees, the new building means they get floor space tailored to the needs of production. It makes the job easier and more efficient. The roof is prepared for solar panels, but that is planned separately. Otherwise, substation production uses little energy. The main need is power for heating.

Confident about the future

— What do you think about future growth in demand for substations and transformers?

— Growth hasn’t been as strong as expected in recent years, but we are confident the need is there. Our challenge is to be able to produce at a competitive price. The return target is the same as today, but the new building gives us the opportunity to push through an even higher volume if the market allows it, says Runar Tandstad.