Latest news from Norske Backer
New modular air heater ensures stable production at 3B-Fibreglass
Challenges with sufficient hot air for drying ovens at 3B-Fibreglass Norway AS meant that the company needed a solution that provided sufficient drying capacity. It then became possible to
Norske Backer launches online store
From Kongsvinger to the rest of Norway, with one click. We have been heating up Norwegian industry since 1969, and after careful consideration we have concluded
We set stricter requirements than the Transparency Act requires
Norske Backer AS takes the Transparency Act and responsible supply chains very seriously. Therefore, we conduct continuous due diligence assessments and set clear requirements for our suppliers and partners.
Immersion heaters for safe and efficient liquid heating
Norske Backer supplies immersion heaters for heating liquids in demanding industrial processes. The products are used in, among other things, degreasing systems, acid baths, and the galvanic-chemical industry, where stable and
We took on the challenge – and are aiming for 150 million
Good is not good enough. That was the conclusion when we decided to challenge ourselves on our own performance. Since the autumn of 2025, we
Measurement and control systems for better precision and higher output
Our products + Your application = Energy saving We at Norske Backer know the importance of precise and efficient control. Inaccurate and inefficient control can result in
Yes to women in industry
More and more women are finding their way into the industry. For Elina, it started with curiosity and ended with a new career path in CNC machining at Norske Backer.
Heating cables for demanding conditions
Norske Backer supplies heating cables for a wide range of industrial and technical applications. Common to them all is a focus on operational reliability, precise heat, and a long service life – even
Do you want to play a central role in developing future heating solutions for the industry?
After many years at Norske Backer, one of our experienced employees is retiring. We are therefore looking for a structured and highly competent certification and
Norske Backer finds a solution
We at Norske Backer think it is important to highlight how broad the opportunities are within product development. We have ourselves many times had the pleasure of
Minimize energy loss and save money with measurement and control equipment
Norwegian Backers' measurement and control systems provide reliable control and excellent user-friendliness for professionals. Our solutions are available exclusively to the business market and can be used in conjunction with
Customized heating solutions for industry
Do you have an industrial heating need that might not be covered by standard solutions? Then you have come to the right place. At Norske Backer, we offer custom solutions –
Effective drum and container heating from Norske Backer
Norske Backer offers reliable heating solutions for drums, vessels, and containers, developed to ensure optimal temperature control during the storage and processing of liquids and oils.
Effective defrosting with reliable elements
Norske Backer supplies defrosting elements that ensure stable and efficient removal of ice and frost in industrial and technical installations. The products are used, among other things, in cooling
Safe and secure heating of chemicals
Norske Backer delivers custom-developed heating elements and systems for heating chemicals, with a focus on safety, precision, and long service life. Our solutions are used in everything from
Efficient surface heating from Norske Backer
Norske Backer offers a wide range of surface heating solutions, developed to ensure uniform heat distribution, high operational reliability, and energy efficiency in demanding environments. Our products
Precise and efficient heating
Norske Backer manufactures a wide range of heating elements adapted to industrial needs - including nozzle elements, band elements and ring elements. The products are developed to ensure even
Submersible oil heater from Norske Backer
Norske Backer is launching an updated version of its submersible oil heater - a robust and energy-efficient solution for heating oil, water and other liquids in
Power shortage slows down climate cuts and value creation in the Kongsvinger region
Norske Backer is experiencing strong demand from industrial companies that want to replace gas and diesel burners with electric heating. Bottlenecks in the power grid make it difficult to deliver.
Norske Backer's method
Norske Backer is a Norwegian industrial company with extensive experience in the development and production of electric heating solutions. The company traces its roots back to 1921 when Christian Backer
Mechanical department at Norske Backer
For many years, Norske Backer has built up solid expertise in mechanical production. The department plays an important role in the company's offering - both for
Reuse at Norske Backer and reproduction of heating flasks
At Norske Backer, we are committed to reuse and recycling as part of our sustainability work. We want to find solutions that make
Backer Switch - tailor-made transition to electric heating
Backer Switch makes it easier for industrial companies to switch from fossil fuel heating solutions to electric alternatives. With a structured three-step process and close collaboration with our design engineers,
Efficient heating solutions for ventilation systems
Good air quality is essential for comfort and well-being in modern buildings. Ventilation systems provide fresh air, but often face challenges with heat regulation - especially in
Sustainability report 2024: A greener footprint and a stronger community
At Norske Backer, we are proud to share our 2024 Sustainability Report, which shows how we are working purposefully to reduce our climate footprint and
KIL Football and Social Responsibility: Future Stars
In Norway today, there are a total of 23,228 football teams, of which only 30% are women and girls. To promote women's football, in addition to
Norske Backer Implements Solar Panels for Energy Savings
After an extensive process, Norske Backer has successfully launched solar panels in full operation as part of our sustainability efforts. The solar panels can reduce our electricity purchases by about 35%
Collaboration with NAV
Recently we have been fortunate to have a group of eight job specialists from NAV Kongsvinger region visiting us. The purpose of the visit was to
Annual Sustainability Report Finally Submitted!
January is over, and we at Norske Backer can finally breathe a sigh of relief and rejoice that we've completed this year's sustainability reporting to Nibe
The children are important, the youth are important, the senior team is important!
Equality and diversity are already strong values in Norske Backer, who are proud that KIL Ice Hockey is working to involve more
From Avionics to Control Systems: Henrik Brings Broad Experience and Creativity
Norske Backer continues to grow, and we have therefore strengthened our team with a new sales engineer, Henrik, who joined us in May 2024. Henrik
Welcome Back, Anders: Experienced CNC Operator Returns to Norske Backer
After ten years away from Norske Backer, Anders, a well-known and experienced employee, has found his way back to us. The former CNC operator, who first started working
Passing the Baton: ISO 9001 and 14001 in Focus as New Leaders Take Over
Norske Backer has long been committed to quality and the environment; a dedication reflected in our certifications. As early as 1995, we were certified according to
The Heating Element that Brought Gastromat Back on the Shelves
Norway's favorite seasoning disappeared. When the Gastromat machine broke down, it was the heating elements from Norske Backer in Moss that got the well-known seasoning cans back on the shelves. "Crisis."
Supporting Local Businesses and Initiatives: Commitment to the Community's Best Interests
As a business rooted in the local community, we have always regarded it as both a duty and an honor to give back to the community that supports us.
Our 2023 sustainability report is ready!
Throughout 2023, we at Norske Backer have worked a lot with sustainability - both the social and environmental aspects! Now we have finally completed our sustainability report
Continually new Challenges for Norske Backers' Development of Heating Solutions
As much information as possible before an order is placed gives the customer a more robust and suitable productNorske Backer's salespeople, designers and production staff have extensive experience and solid expertise in
The right heating for CO2 capture
They need heating for carbon capture. When KANFA is finding new solutions to save the climate, they use the heaters from Norske Backer. They help the industry
Science Based Targets initiative has approved our near-term science-based emissions reduction target!
28% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2023! After a while with some small “hick-ups” we can finally share that in June 2023 we committed to,
We bought a new, used water jet cutter!
And our old and tired 2011 model Waterjet waterjet cutter, which has 9,000 hours of use in its backpack, is retiring. We have chosen to invest
The good times continues with an amazing start on 2024!
In December, we wrote a story in which we were proud to announce that we had record sales in an otherwise turbulent 2023. 2024 continued like last year
Interview with IE&FLT magazine Ledelse og Teknikk!
Before Christmas, we were lucky enough to receive a visit from the IE&FLT trade union, who wanted to get to know Norske Backer better. Ole Kristian Såheim as this union's
Record year despite turbulent times
Norsk Backer AS has had record sales in the otherwise turbulent year of 2023. Sales and Marketing Manager Stian Gundersen reports increasing demand for the company's advanced
Effective heating solutions for ventilation systems
Maintaining optimal air quality in buildings is essential for comfort and well-being. Ventilation systems play a critical role in ensuring fresh air, but they stand
Progress and updates on our sustainability work
The sustainability council is bearing fruit! Just after Easter, we put together a sustainability council at Norske Backer, consisting of colleagues from different departments in the company.
We're coming to Euro Expo!
On September 28, we will be exhibiting at the Euro Expo Industry Fair in Ålesund! Our colleagues Jon and Levi will be on hand to explain and demonstrate what we
New sales engineer Ida Moen Haugen
When Ida Moen Haugen was hired at the beginning of August this year, the proportion of women in the sales department of Norske Backer AS increased by 100 percent. The freshly
Recycling at Norske Backer
Reproduction of heating flask We at Norske Backer are committed to reuse and recycling in our work on sustainable development. In this context, we work for
Backer Switch provides tailored heating solutions
A new offer from Norske Backer AS will make it easier for industrial companies to replace fossil heating with electricity. With Backer Switch, customers get
We have signed the green washing poster!
Now I'm sitting here in my “Vestland” office, between steep mountains and Norway's longest and deepest fjord. Research shows that flexible working conditions, such as a home office, have a
– We set stricter requirements than the Transparancy Act
85 suppliers can expect an inquiry from Oda Beate Lerheim, Sustainability and Marketing Manager, as soon as possible. Norske Backer AS takes working conditions, sustainability and transparency
An exciting cooperation with students
Hello everyone, In connection with our sustainability work and participation in SBTi, we have been lucky enough to get help from Stian and Live! Both of them
Sustainability at all levels: This is how we anchor ourselves internally
Hello everyone, As Sustainability Manager at Norske Backer, I am committed to ensuring that everyone in the company is involved so that we can
Yes to more women in the industry
The industry has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, but fortunately this has begun to change in recent years. Oda Beate Lerheim chose both Kongsvinger and
Sustainability – also in the small things
If you visit us now, your coffee will be served in ceramic and metal cups instead of plastic and cardboard cups. We have the right
The industry chooses green heating solutions
Norwegian manufacturing companies are becoming increasingly adept at thinking about green transition and sustainability. Recently, Norske Backer AS delivered a huge plant that will be used to
New website
We have a new website! Over the past year, we've worked hard to launch our beautiful new website in collaboration with Guru Utvikling.
Sustainable development
At Norske Backer, we are committed to taking care of society and the environment around us. We have therefore put an extra spotlight on sustainable
Backer Switch
We're launching the Backer Switch service for those of you who use a fossil fuel heating source and are looking at the possibility of switching to renewable energy! With this service
Do you want to be our new colleague?
Technical salesperson / Sales engineer - heating solutions Due to strong growth, we are looking for a new colleague to join our sales team. You will be part of
Craftsmanship in the element factory
There are no assembly lines or modern production lines at the Norske Backer AS factory in Kongsvinger. It's all about individual adaptations and small series.
Meet the designers Bergkvist and Rismoen
When Trond Rismoen returned to Norske Backer in 2007 with a fresh engineering degree in his briefcase, he had to share an office for a few months with Sigurd
38 great years at Norske Backer AS
For 38 years, Erland Sjønnesen has been in place in the factory of Norske Backer AS at six in the morning. It has been 38 great years,
Sales department sets records
Days are hectic in the sales department at Norske Backer in Kongsvinger. This spring, sales and marketing manager Stian Gundersen and his colleagues have taken note of
Almost 100 years of expertise in the design department
There is considerable expertise in the design department at Norske Backer AS. In total, the five employees in the department have almost 100 years of experience with the electrical heating specialist. -The
New immersion heater with Exd certification opens up new markets
The new Exd certified heating flask from Norske Backer AS is an electric heating flask with a 2-inch pipe thread connection. Norske Backer AS has recently launched a completely
Norske Backer - an industrial adventure in Kongsvinger
Stian Gundersen, sales and marketing at Norske Backer Norske Backer has a long and exciting history. The story starts in Flisa where a young boy, with