Addcon builds for a greener future

Addcon is renovating, hiring, and planning big. The company is gearing up for growth and a stronger green profile.
Three people, posing, wearing PPE, standing on top of steel tanks/process facility, blue sky Many new faces at Addcon: from left Morten Fossen, newly appointed Production Manager; Kristina Lunde, Head of HR; and Per Ove Jakobsen, Managing Director, share how the company has significantly increased its workforce over the past year.

All indicators have been pointing upwards since Addcon at Herøya announced a major contract and significant investments in December 2022.

In 2025, the company moved into completely renovated offices.

“It’s been a major upgrade,” says Per Ove Jakobsen, Managing Director at Addcon Nordic AS. “We’ve got brand new office spaces for production, logistics, and administration, spread across four floors here in Building 85 at Herøya.”

 

three people, posing, office premises corridor
New offices, new team: From left Addcon’s Managing Director Per Ove Jakobsen stands in the new premises with new colleagues—centre, Morten Fossen, recently hired as Production Manager, and Kristina Lunde, Head of HR.

Significant growth in staff

The growth isn’t just visible in the facilities. Addcon has strengthened its team by nearly 15%, from around 58 to nearly 70 employees over the past couple of years. The company also currently has six apprentices, bringing the average age down to around 41 and contributing to a young and dynamic environment.

Newly appointed Production Manager Morten Fossen is now welcoming an entirely new shift team—six new process operators joining the production department.

Meanwhile, HR Manager Kristina Lunde is preparing for further recruitment in process, logistics, and quality.

 

three people standing at a high table in a canteen, green chairs black table top
Welcome to social connection: Addcon’s leaders invite staff to connect over daily shared lunches—a key moment for team bonding and workplace culture.

Applications from all over the country

Kristina Lunde, who is herself relatively new to the company (she started on 1 March last year), shares how rewarding it has been to be part of Addcon’s growth.

“It’s been great fun joining the team! A completely new world for me. There’s been a lot to do, but it’s been incredibly motivating.”

She notes that applicants are drawn to Addcon due to its exciting prospects and strong environmental profile.

“We’ve received many excellent applications from all over the country,” says Lunde. “It’s a real bonus to offer new employees modern, up-to-date premises.” She highlights the break room in particular, a central space where staff come together socially—important for building a strong work culture at Addcon.

Pioneers in green chemistry

Addcon has long been a pioneer in green chemical products with a wide range of applications. The company is Europe’s largest supplier of airport de-icing agents and has a long-term contract with Avinor.

 

portrait of man, yellow jacket, white helmet, production facilities, blue sky.
“I already feel right at home here. The chemistry we work with is truly exciting,” says new Production Manager Morten Fossen.

“Our green profile and sustainable products are key,” says new Production Manager Morten Fossen, who brings broad experience from Equinor offshore, the R&D centre at Herøya, and NEL’s hydrogen factory.

“I already feel right at home here. The type of chemistry we work with is truly exciting—both in terms of sustainability and future market needs,” Fossen adds.

Addcon focuses on feed additives, products for preserving grass and fish waste, leavening agents (like for traditional ‘hjortetakk’), drilling fluids, and fluids for cooling and de-icing.

Bright future ahead

“We’re optimistic about the future! We have big plans, the owners have great confidence in us, and we’re receiving the resources we need to carry out our projects,” say the three managers—confident and proud.

Also read Winter boosts Addcon to record turnover.

 

three people walking down a ladder, all dressed in PPE, process industry, sun is shining.
Significant investments and bright prospects: Addcon has invested heavily in its process facilities at Herøya in recent years—and the outlook is promising.

Text/photo: Siri Krohn-Fagervoll   siri@krohnfagervoll.no 

09. July 2025

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