Dear customers, suppliers and partners,
As 2023 draws to a close, we at ISOPARTNER reflect on an eventful year. We have faced challenges such as ‘animal time’, low exchange rates and increased competition, but have still delivered strong results. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication we have all contributed as partners.
A highlight this year was the launch of the podcast ‘Isolert sett’, which we have received a lot of good feedback on. It has given us a new platform to spread knowledge about technical insulation as an important factor in the green shift. Together with you, we will be releasing many more episodes and raising awareness of the subject and our industry.
Speaking of knowledge, we are proud to have been TIPCHECK-certified by EiiF, which places us among a small number of leading players in the Nordic region. This allows us to carry out analyses and calculations of industrial facilities and provide advice that improves energy efficiency.
The year has also been characterised by exciting growth, with several new colleagues joining our team. In addition, we have doubled our warehouse capacity in Trondheim and expanded our Oslo warehouse by five hundred square metres. At the time of writing, we're preparing to open a new warehouse in Bergen, which will be roughly four times the size, with a capacity of over 4,000 square metres. In other words, we're geared up to meet the growing demand for technical insulation in the industrial, HVAC, offshore and marine sectors.
We've also seen major developments within the IPCOM group, of which we are a part, including the acquisition of several companies. One of them is our new sister company, ISOPARTNER Finland. As part of a Nordic unit, we can more easily serve our customers who operate in several countries, and as part of a European group, we have constant access to new products, which benefits our customers.
The fact that digitalisation has reached the insulation industry is evidenced by our online store, where sales have increased fivefold compared to last year. We are constantly working to improve the product information, structure and visual impression of our online store to ensure an even better customer experience.
Looking back on the year, we are grateful for all the fantastic results that our joint commitment, innovation and collaboration have led to. We look forward to building on these successes in 2024.
Finally, we wish all our customers, suppliers and partners a peaceful and joyful Christmas. Take care of yourselves and each other this festive season, and we look forward to new opportunities and challenges in the coming year.
Yours sincerely
Arne