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Exeperienced industrial leader nominated to chair the board of HydrogenPro ASA

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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OSLO, Norway, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Dag J. Opedal (1959) holds a degree in economics and business administration from NHH (in Norwegian: "siviløkonom") in Norway and earned an MBA from INSEAD business school in France. Mr. Opedal has extensive managerial experience from previous positions in several public and private companies. He is a former CEO of Orkla ASA and Treschow - Fritzøe AS, EVP at Norgesgruppen ASA, President of Ferd Capital and managing director at Stabburet AS. He has also broad experience from board memberships in e.g. Telenor, Jotun, Carlsberg, Sapa / Alcoa, REC and Bertel O. Steen. Opedal serves currently on the boards of Elkem, the Kavli Trust, Kavli Holding, Byggimpuls and Lundhs.

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Following Mr. Terje Mikalsens decision to step down as the Chair of the HydrogenPro ASA board the nomination committee has nominated Mr. Dag J. Opedal as the new Chair of the Board.
A new board is to be elected on the company's annual general meeting on April 22nd.
Mr. Opedal has extensive managerial experience from previous positions in several public and private companies.
He is a former CEO of Orkla ASA and Treschow - Fritzøe AS, EVP at Norgesgruppen ASA, President of Ferd Capital and managing director at Stabburet AS.

Harris Williams Advises Denali Ingredients on its Pending Sale to Orkla Food Ingredients, a Subsidiary of Orkla ASA

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it is advising Denali Ingredients, a privately held, family-owned company, on its pending sale to Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI), a business area of Orkla ASA (Orkla).

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Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it is advising Denali Ingredients, a privately held, family-owned company, on its pending sale to Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI), a business area of Orkla ASA (Orkla).
Denali Ingredients longstanding partnerships with marquee customers and its highly responsive and innovative R&D team were very attractive to the market.
For more information on the Harris Williams Consumer Group and recent transactions, visit the Consumer Groups section of the Harris Williams website.
Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

Vianode secures building lease for potential acceleration and expansion of battery materials production in Norway

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Materials, Chemistry, Matter, Native element minerals, Allotropes of carbon, Orkla ASA, Refractory materials, Elkem, Meråker, Graphite, Carbon fibers, Carbon

To enable faster market entry of Vianode's products, the company has entered into a lease agreement for an additional building at Herya Industrial Park in Porsgrunn, Norway.

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To enable faster market entry of Vianode's products, the company has entered into a lease agreement for an additional building at Herya Industrial Park in Porsgrunn, Norway.
The building has been secured through a lease agreement between Vianode and Herya Industrial Park.
In addition to synthetic graphite materials, Vianode and Elkem continue to carry out advanced research on silicon-graphite composite materials for improved battery performance for the years to come.
Vianode has previously received grants from Innovation Norway related to the pilot plant and from Enova for planning the battery materials industrial plant.

Vianode secures building lease for potential acceleration and expansion of battery materials production in Norway

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Materials, Chemistry, Matter, Native element minerals, Allotropes of carbon, Orkla ASA, Refractory materials, Elkem, Meråker, Graphite, Carbon fibers, Carbon

To enable faster market entry of Vianode's products, the company has entered into a lease agreement for an additional building at Herya Industrial Park in Porsgrunn, Norway.

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To enable faster market entry of Vianode's products, the company has entered into a lease agreement for an additional building at Herya Industrial Park in Porsgrunn, Norway.
The building has been secured through a lease agreement between Vianode and Herya Industrial Park.
In addition to synthetic graphite materials, Vianode and Elkem continue to carry out advanced research on silicon-graphite composite materials for improved battery performance for the years to come.
Vianode has previously received grants from Innovation Norway related to the pilot plant and from Enova for planning the battery materials industrial plant.

Opening of ATRiON, Elkem Silicones' new Research and Innovation Centre in Saint-Fons near Lyon

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Monday, July 5, 2021

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SAINT-FONS, France, July 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Elkem Silicones announces the official opening of its new Research and Innovation Centre in Saint-Fons in Lyon's "Chemical Valley".

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SAINT-FONS, France, July 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Elkem Silicones announces the official opening of its new Research and Innovation Centre in Saint-Fons in Lyon's "Chemical Valley".
Short for "atrium and innovation", ATRiON will foster synergies and collaborative research work, reflecting the evolution of research towards more open, more multidisciplinary formats.
With ATRiON, Elkem Silicones is doubling its space dedicated to research and innovation, with particular attention given to collaborative work and employee safety.
According to Frdric Jacquin, SVP Elkem Silicones, "Investing in research and innovation is the best way to safeguard future growth.

Opening of ATRiON, Elkem Silicones' new Research and Innovation Centre in Saint-Fons near Lyon

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Monday, July 5, 2021

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SAINT-FONS, France, July 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Elkem Silicones announces the official opening of its new Research and Innovation Centre in Saint-Fons in Lyon's "Chemical Valley".

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SAINT-FONS, France, July 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Elkem Silicones announces the official opening of its new Research and Innovation Centre in Saint-Fons in Lyon's "Chemical Valley".
Short for "atrium and innovation", ATRiON will foster synergies and collaborative research work, reflecting the evolution of research towards more open, more multidisciplinary formats.
With ATRiON, Elkem Silicones is doubling its space dedicated to research and innovation, with particular attention given to collaborative work and employee safety.
According to Frdric Jacquin, SVP Elkem Silicones, "Investing in research and innovation is the best way to safeguard future growth.

CEO Michael Koenig to leave Elkem

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

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STOCKHOLM, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Elkem ASA (OSE: ELK) today announces that CEO Michael Koenig has handed in his resignation and will leave Elkem effective from 30 June 2021.

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STOCKHOLM, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Elkem ASA (OSE: ELK) today announces that CEO Michael Koenig has handed in his resignation and will leave Elkem effective from 30 June 2021.
"We thank Michael for serving Elkem in key leadership roles for almost five years: First as the chairperson from September 2016 through November 2019 and then as CEO from December 2019.
The next CEO will join a strong company with a great future," says Michael Koenig, CEO of Elkem.
While working as the interim CEO, I will temporarily leave Elkem's board of directors.I am confident that team Elkem will continue to deliver strong performance while also delivering on our long-term strategy," says Aasen.

CEO Michael Koenig to leave Elkem

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

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STOCKHOLM, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Elkem ASA (OSE: ELK) today announces that CEO Michael Koenig has handed in his resignation and will leave Elkem effective from 30 June 2021.

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STOCKHOLM, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Elkem ASA (OSE: ELK) today announces that CEO Michael Koenig has handed in his resignation and will leave Elkem effective from 30 June 2021.
"We thank Michael for serving Elkem in key leadership roles for almost five years: First as the chairperson from September 2016 through November 2019 and then as CEO from December 2019.
The next CEO will join a strong company with a great future," says Michael Koenig, CEO of Elkem.
While working as the interim CEO, I will temporarily leave Elkem's board of directors.I am confident that team Elkem will continue to deliver strong performance while also delivering on our long-term strategy," says Aasen.

TouchNetix AS to Significantly Accelerate Business Growth After a Successful Series A Financing Round Following the Merger of TouchNetix Ltd with MyWo AS

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Orkla ASA, Chr. Salvesen & Chr. Thams's Communications Aktieselskab, Venture round, Thams

This round was managed by Sparebank1 Markets with Alliance Venture, Firda, Investinor, Investitude, and Salvesen & Thams as institutional investors along with a small group of private investors.

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This round was managed by Sparebank1 Markets with Alliance Venture, Firda, Investinor, Investitude, and Salvesen & Thams as institutional investors along with a small group of private investors.
Funds will be used to expand the already successful TouchNetix business to address the rapidly growing touchless and touch HMI markets.
"The Series A round of funding following the merger of the two companies will provide a significant boost to our capabilities," said Chris Ard (co-founder & managing director, TouchNetix Ltd).
TouchNetix receives support from EU's Horizon 2020-EIC program, Innovate UK and Innovation Norway for its R&D programs developing the company's unique touch and 3D sensing technology.

TouchNetix AS to Significantly Accelerate Business Growth After a Successful Series A Financing Round Following the Merger of TouchNetix Ltd with MyWo AS

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Chr. Salvesen & Chr. Thams's Communications Aktieselskab, Orkla ASA, Venture capital, Venture round

This round was managed by Sparebank1 Markets with Alliance Venture, Firda, Investinor, Investitude, and Salvesen & Thams as institutional investors along with a small group of private investors.

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This round was managed by Sparebank1 Markets with Alliance Venture, Firda, Investinor, Investitude, and Salvesen & Thams as institutional investors along with a small group of private investors.
Funds will be used to expand the already successful TouchNetix business to address the rapidly growing touchless and touch HMI markets.
TouchNetix AS was formed in March 2021 by the merger of MyWo AS of Trondheim, Norway and TouchNetix Limited of Fareham, UK; companies which have worked together with a common strategy to develop next-generation touchscreen chips since 2016.
"The Series A round of funding following the merger of the two companies will provide a significant boost to our capabilities," said Chris Ard (co-founder & managing director, TouchNetix Ltd).