KONGSBERG has decided to move to Horten Industrial Park (HIP), in Horten, Norway, in 2025. A completely new building will be built there that can bring together the group’s operations in the city, which is currently spread over six addresses.
“We are growing in Horten and today, we can rejoice that the board of KONGSBERG has chosen to invest further for the future here. A new sustainable building, at the water's edge and designed for our business is becoming a reality”, said Egil Haugsdal, the President of Kongsberg Maritime, the business area that is the employer for 900 of the approximately 1150 KONGSBERG employees in Horten currently.
New building at Horten Industrial Park (HIP)
The new building at Horten Industrial Park (HIP) is currently only on the drawing board and a lot of detail remains, before the building is finished. Then, 46,000 square metres of space will be ready for use. The actual relocation process is expected to take place in the second half of 2025.
It has been important for KONGSBERG to find a solution that allows the company to remain in Horten, Norway, with the business they have in the city.
Planned facility for underwater robotics and hydro acoustics
We want an efficient and environmentally-conscious building, both in terms of the office part and industrial production"
Egil Haugsdal adds, “We want an efficient and environmentally-conscious building, both in terms of the office part and industrial production. Among other things, we need a carefully planned facility for the production of underwater robotics and hydro acoustics, so that we can meet the future demand for our world-leading products. In addition, we have a strong desire to remain in Horten, because of the city's good technology expertise.”
Karl Jørgen Tofte, the Business Manager in Horten municipality, said “We are very pleased with this investment. KONGSBERG is an engine for technology development in Horten municipality and it will be very exciting to see the new signature building, when it is completed. I am extra happy to see that the sketches so far show that the building will be adapted to the historic buildings that are already located in the Industrial Park.”
Combined industrial and office building
The planned building will be a combined industrial and office building, and will be owned by Horten Industrial Park. KONGSBERG has entered into a long-term lease agreement with the company.
Odd Rune Nærsnes, the General Manager of Horten Industrial Park (HIP), said “We are well on our way to building a vibrant competence and industrial environment, in Horten Industrial Park and are proud that KONGSBERG has chosen us as a partner. Now, we will continue to work together to tailor and detail the premises to their needs.”
KONGSBERG’s Norway-based facilities
Of the six existing addresses of KONGSBERG in Horten, Norway, there are two facilities that the company owns itself and the rest are rented premises. The location on Bekkajordet is scheduled to be sold to Horten Industrial Park, while Strandpromenaden 50 will continue to be owned by Kongsberg Eiendom Holding.
