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Our stories

Here, you can read more about us and our growth and value-creation approach. Our stories give insight into how we develop, accelerate, and create value together by combining industrial and financial expertise.

Up close with the Chairman

When the accountant Stig Wærnes was asked if he would like to do "some real work", he didn't hesitate to accept. "I've learned a lot from Svenn (Bekken, editor's note)," he says, adding that a bit of "craziness" is essential for success.

Not always smooth sailing

Life in the business world has its ups and downs, and Bård Skogstad at Fiizk knows this all too well. A challenging 2022 could have ment the end for the company if it had not been part of BEWI Invest's portfolio. Meet the man who was in charge of the finances when the situation was at its most crucial.

Grounded and relatable

– She believes that to excel professionally, it's crucial to have a fulfilling personal life as well.

Driven by value creation

– I often have an idea of what I will do when I go to work. But then a series of other issues appear as well. I think it's important to have varied and exciting tasks to thrive at work, says Mona Raaum Jansen.

SinkabergHansen with their own version of the Norwegian TV series “Kompani Lauritzen”

– I'm a little doubtful that everyone who knows where I work entirely understands the responsibility and the values that we help to safeguard, smiles the 27-year-old fish health biologist Camilla Valan Moen.

Ingvild (21) is an apprentice at BEWI – here is her best advice for other apprentices

What is life like as an apprentice in one of Fredrikstad's largest companies? For Ingvild Bendiksen, who began her apprenticeship in autumn 2022, the opportunity to explore various parts of the business has proven highly valuable.