We have a long and proud history

Our group of companies are all based on the same values which have characterized W. Giertsen for more than 140 years. Deep understanding of customer needs leads us to solutions in which we combine robust engineering with practical workmanship.

A case in point is the journey from sailmakers, to industrial halls that later were mounted with solar panels thus entering the expanding market of renewable energy.

2020

Entry into distribution of leading branded consumer goods

WG acquires Friele Foods AS, a well established value creator in the Norwegian grocery market.
2020

New investments in tunnel sealing market

Acquires fast-growing AG Tunnel to increase reach in Scandinavian market.
2020

Innovative rental solutions

LeigDet, a well established player in the rental market for temporary shelter, is acquired.
2019

Entry into Water Technology

Joint technology development project with four municipalities to clean water infrastructure.
2017

Focused portfolio to fuel growth

W. Giertsen Hallsystem merged with Teltspesialisten W. Giertsen Services divested to Certex Certex relocated to Nygårdsviken.
2016

Partnership and new CEO

Wilhelm Giertsen, who has led the group since 1993, steps down as Group CEO. Frank Mohn takes over and becomes part-owner of the group. Wilhelm Giertsen continues as Group Chairman and Managing Director of W. Giertsen Energy Solutions.
2014

Renewable energy

Solar panels added to aid and relief halls in new subsidiary Giertsen Energy Solutions AS 27 pilots (solar/hybrid) installed in Eastern Africa during 2014-2016.
2003

Group with 3 subsidaries

Ships chandler activity divested to Kraemer Maritime Focus on modern industrial group comprising: Services, Hall system and Tunnel.
1985

Tunnel Sealing Solutions

Launch of solutions for water and frost sealing of tunnels and caves. 1985-1990.
1965

Specialty canvas products

Experience in canvas evolves into PVC industry halls (Rubbhall).W. Giertsen introduces relocatable buildings and shelters, also to export and aid & relief market. Contracts secured with UN and NGOs to aid & relief sector in Eastern Africa. Entrance in the offshore and oil & gas market.
1960

Industrialised sling shop

Invested in several Talurit swage units, wire tension test bench, gantry cranes.
1945

Market expansion

Expanded market with same product portfolio towards land-based industry. 1945-50.
1920

Strategic partnership

Agency agreements with domestic and international corporations in marine market e.g.Texaco, Jotun and Norsk Ståltau (wire rope). 1920-30.
1875

The company is founded

Company founded in Bergen as ships chandler, sailmaker and slingshop. Dry-docking of vessels.
2020

Entry into distribution of leading branded consumer goods

WG acquires Friele Foods AS, a well established value creator in the Norwegian grocery market.
2020

New investments in tunnel sealing market

Acquires fast-growing AG Tunnel to increase reach in Scandinavian market.
2020

Innovative rental solutions

LeigDet, a well established player in the rental market for temporary shelter, is acquired.
2019

Entry into Water Technology

Joint technology development project with four municipalities to clean water infrastructure.
2017

Focused portfolio to fuel growth

W. Giertsen Hallsystem merged with Teltspesialisten W. Giertsen Services divested to Certex Certex relocated to Nygårdsviken.
2016

Partnership and new CEO

Wilhelm Giertsen, who has led the group since 1993, steps down as Group CEO. Frank Mohn takes over and becomes part-owner of the group. Wilhelm Giertsen continues as Group Chairman and Managing Director of W. Giertsen Energy Solutions.
2014

Renewable energy

Solar panels added to aid and relief halls in new subsidiary Giertsen Energy Solutions AS 27 pilots (solar/hybrid) installed in Eastern Africa during 2014-2016.
2003

Group with 3 subsidaries

Ships chandler activity divested to Kraemer Maritime Focus on modern industrial group comprising: Services, Hall system and Tunnel.
1985

Tunnel Sealing Solutions

Launch of solutions for water and frost sealing of tunnels and caves. 1985-1990.
1965

Specialty canvas products

Experience in canvas evolves into PVC industry halls (Rubbhall).W. Giertsen introduces relocatable buildings and shelters, also to export and aid & relief market. Contracts secured with UN and NGOs to aid & relief sector in Eastern Africa. Entrance in the offshore and oil & gas market.
1960

Industrialised sling shop

Invested in several Talurit swage units, wire tension test bench, gantry cranes.
1945

Market expansion

Expanded market with same product portfolio towards land-based industry. 1945-50.
1920

Strategic partnership

Agency agreements with domestic and international corporations in marine market e.g.Texaco, Jotun and Norsk Ståltau (wire rope). 1920-30.
1875

The company is founded

Company founded in Bergen as ships chandler, sailmaker and slingshop. Dry-docking of vessels.

A robust, Norwegian industrial group of companies committed to develop businesses and value-creating ownership

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