The Plus

The Plus opened in Magnor, Norway, in 2022. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group - BIG, it connects the Color Factory, the Wood Factory, the Assembly, and the Warehouse around a central courtyard that forms the very heart of the building. It produces renewable solar power and is certified BREEAM-NOR Outstanding, the highest rating there is for a sustainable building.

VESTRE Steel Factory

Our steel and aluminium work happens at the Vestre Steel Factory in Torsby, Sweden. The building was designed by Snøhetta Architects and opened in 2013. This is where we cut, weld and prepare steel, and on sunny days the rooftop solar array covers all the power the factory needs.

Materials

We work with materials chosen for long lifetimes and low emissions. Our steel is alloyed for the dual surface treatment of hot-dip galvanising and powder coating, and is where we are working hardest to cut emissions. The aluminium is Hydro CIRCAL, made from at least 75 per cent recycled material. The wood is mostly FSC™-C153905-certified Nordic pine, with Kebony for outdoor and oak for indoor use.

Hot-dip galvanisation

Every steel component is dipped in a bath of liquid zinc at 450 degrees C°. The coating protects against rust for decades, and repairs itself if the surface is ever scratched or chipped. It is why every product carries a lifetime guarantee against rust.

Powder-coating

All metal parts are powder-coated at the Color Factory in The Plus. The process is solvent-free, applied electrostatically by robot, or by hand where it helps, then cured in an oven. The finish meets corrosion class C5, originally developed for the Norwegian offshore industry, and can be chosen from over 200 RAL colours.

Assembly

Everything comes back together in the Assembly hall at The Plus. Metal frames, coated parts and wooden slats are put together by hand, using only stainless or acid-resistant fasteners. Every piece is checked once more before it is packed and shipped.