OFFICIAL INVITATION – NORATEL 100-YEAR CELEBRATION

100 Years
of Excellence

One Century. One Noratel Team.

We cordially invite you to be part of Noratel's historic 100-year celebration, commemorating a century of Expertise in Magnetic Power Solutions

Please confirm your attendance by 12/09/2025 and, if you wish, share a message or video greetings.

RSVP now

Event Agenda: What to Expect

Our story in time - the milestones that shaped us

Following our journey from 1925 to today — live, team by team, location by location.

From One Spark... to One Noratel


1925


Founded in Norway

It began in 1925, in Lysaker, Norway — not in a boardroom, but in a small workshop where two engineers had a vision: to build radio communication equipment for ships.

What they sparked wasn’t just signal or sound — it was the start of a company grounded in craftsmanship, precision, and quiet ambition.

As the decades unfolded, Noratel evolved.
Radios gave way to transformers. Projects gave way to purpose. And a national name quietly began its journey to becoming a global presence.

During the event:
Live connection with Norway team

1935: The Noratel name is born

With a new identity — Noratel Radioindustri — and a new home in Oslo, we stepped into broader markets. From PA systems to radios and educational equipment, our reach grew — and so did our ambitions.

1956: A new focus

We left radio manufacturing behind to focus entirely on dry insulated transformers and reactors. From this specialisation came expertise that would define our future.

1968: Moving to Hokksund

Operations shifted to a new facility in Hokksund, bringing our teams together under one roof. From this base, we built stronger foundations for the decades ahead.

1975-1985: Founded in Norway

With standardised safety isolating, control, and lighting transformers, we became Norway’s market leader. From trusted quality came a reputation that travelled far beyond our borders.

1986-1994: Reaching Scandinavia and beyond

Partnerships and acquisitions in Denmark, Sweden, Poland, and Finland marked our first major expansion. From regional growth came the beginnings of a truly international presence.

Live connection with teams:

Denmark
Sweden
Poland
Finland

996-1999: Strenghtening at home

Acquisitions of ABB ESI National Transformer and Ulveco Hamar reinforced our Norwegian roots. From local strength came resilience to grow globally.

2001-2005 Building across Europe

With new footholds in Germany and UK, our network expanded west. From each new location came fresh opportunities to serve diverse industries.

Live connection with
Germany & UK teams

2005-2007: Going global

We extended production to Sri Lanka, India, and China, creating a worldwide manufacturing footprint. From local workshops came a global stage.

Live connection with APAC teams:

Sri Lanka
India
China


2012: Crossing the Atlantic

Our presence grew into the United States with our first North American acquisition. From this step came new customers, capabilities, and connections.

Recorded greetings from
US team


2014: Joining the discoverIE Group

Becoming part of discoverIE accelerated our strategic growth and strengthened our global presence. From this partnership came the confidence to aim higher together.

2016 – 2024 Growing across North America
Our first Canadian site, Plitron, joined in 2016. Hobart Electronics in Indiana became part of Noratel in 2019, alongside our Nogales and Agualeguas teams in Mexico. In 2024, Shape joined, adding new skills and solutions to our portfolio. From these additions came specialised expertise, enhanced customer value, and a stronger presence across North America.


Recorded greetings from NA:

Canada team

Hobart team

Mexico (AGU) team

Mexico (NOG) team

Shape team


2019 - New Direction

The next chapter began in 2019: with Gregory Malherbe as our new CEO, a new strategy, new leadership team, and the launch of the Noratel Management System.

2025 - The next chapter

A century since our first coil, we stand united as the One Noratel Team. From our shared history comes the inspiration to light the way forward — together.

Global Spark Finale

The moment we light the future

From a single spark in Norway to thousands of lights worldwide, this finale unites every Noratel location.

In one shared moment, we will light up together — a living symbol of our next century.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

This 100-year anniversary is a once-in-a-lifetime moment for Noratel, and it would not be the same without those who have contributed in a special way to our journey. Your connection to the company remain an important part of our story and continue to inspire us today.

As we celebrate this milestone and look ahead to what lies before us, we hope you will be with us to share the occasion.

With warm regards,

Gregory Malherbe
Chief Executive Officer, Noratel Group

Event Organizers

If you have any questions regarding the 100-year celebration event, please feel free to contact our organizing team:

Agnieszka Spychalska-Glapa
Global EB & Communications Manager
Email: agnieszka.spychalska@noratel.com

Dorota Hranyczka
Group HR Manager
Email: dorota.hranyczka@noratel.com


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