One Century. One Noratel Team.
Celebrating 100 Years
of Excellence
24 September 2025 9:00-10:30 CET
This is more than an event — it’s a once-in-a-century gathering to connect, celebrate, and honour our people.
Join your colleagues worldwide, share your unique greetings, and experience what it means to be part of One Noratel Team.
Together, let’s light the path to the next 100 years.
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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.
A century ago, our story began with a single idea in Norway. That spark has grown into a global team united across continents.
During our celebration, we’ll walk through this journey — milestone by milestone — connecting live with each location in the same order our history was written, and hearing from the people who keep the spark alive.
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.
2001-2004 Building across Europe
With new footholds in Germany and the Netherlands, our network expanded west. From each new location came fresh opportunities to serve diverse industries.
Live connection with
Germany team
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.
Words from Nick Jefferies
- CEO of discoverIE
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
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.
Event Essentials
Connecting to the event
Find out where your team is watching — and don’t miss your moment to join the celebration, live with Noratel teams around the world!
You’ll be on screen too, sharing greetings with the entire One Noratel Team.
Be part of the 'Spark'
Bring your smartphone to join the interactive moments of our 100-year celebration. Take part in activities, capture unforgettable moments and share them on LinkedIn with our One Noratel Team across the globe.
Share Your Memories: Photo & Message Gallery
Our centennial celebration is as much about your personal journeys as it is about our collective history. We're creating a comprehensive digital tapestry of experiences from employees past and present, showcasing the human stories behind our success.
Upload your cherished photographs from company events, milestone celebrations, or everyday moments that capture the essence of your time with Noratel. Add your personal congratulations, anecdotes, and well-wishes to create a lasting tribute to our shared legacy.
After the live event, we'll highlight select submissions, bringing your stories to life for colleagues around the world. This gallery will become a permanent digital archive—a testament to the people who have made our first century so remarkable.

Submission Guidelines:
  • Photos should be high-resolution JPG or PNG format
  • Messages limited to 200 words
  • All content must adhere to company values and guidelines
Use #Noratel100 hashtag
We warmly invite you to post your highlights on LinkedIn and other social platforms using #Noratel100Years or simply #Noratel100 — helping us promote Noratel and the spirit of One Noratel Team worldwide.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Thank you for being an integral part of our incredible journey. Together, let's make this centennial celebration truly unforgettable and step confidently into our next century of #Excellence.
See you soon!
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