“We had seen the drawings and even had the opportunity to influence the design. So, we had a pretty good idea how our new premises would be. However, they have both met and exceeded our expectations,” says Stefan Kjærnli, Engineering Manager at Ydra. “The operating conditions for everything from development, testing and innovation to production, sales and logistics will be much better in the new premises. We are pretty relaxed here at Ydra. Although a fancy work environment is not essential, incorporating high-tech solutions that prioritise the well-being of people and the environment has produced a beautiful facility.
The building is rigged for development and growth and includes a test centre, modern production facilities and offices – all right next door to each other. Our entire work process will take place in our new premises. Through smart and innovative warehousing and logistics solutions such as AutoStore, the building can optimise the movement of products and goods with high energy and space efficiency.
We have also installed what our supplier refers to as “Norway’s greenest” paint booth, which is fully electrified and has its own mixing room. Technology, automation, sensors and robotics are all areas that are becoming increasingly important. We have taken all of these things into account in our new premises.
Furthermore, we have invested a significant effort into ensuring a good working environment for employees by addressing technical aspects such as air quality and noise reduction, which will, in turn, ensure peak productivity. The building incorporates numerous energy-saving measures, including a heat recovery system and low-energy lighting – all with a long service life. The building’s heating system is powered by a heat pump that utilises underground boreholes to make use of geothermic heat. Ventilation and heating are controlled according to which offices are occupied by Ydra’s employees. The building features sunshading that tracks the position of the sun, and solar cells that generate 123,000 kWh of energy annually.
“It is clear that these premises are opening up new opportunities. The building has been designed with a forward-thinking approach, allowing the company to pursue faster and more sustainable development in the future. So, I guess it’s okay if it is a bit fancy,” concludes Stefan Kjærnli.
