Hydrovolt, a joint venture between Northvolt and Hydro, which opened its Ora plant in May 2022, (see map at the bottom of the issue) has appointed Ole-Christen Enger as its new managing director.
He will take office during the fall. Enger will replace Peter Qvarfordt, who led the company in the start-up phase and who, according to a company press release, “decided to explore new opportunities outside the company.”
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It comes from Norsk Hydro
Ole-Christen Enger has experience in the recycling industry. He comes from the position of Vice President, Head of Finance and Control of the Recycling Business Unit at Norsk Hydro, a position he has held since 2020.
The largest in Europe
Hydrovolt operates Europe’s largest electric vehicle battery recycling plant in Ora.
Emma Nehrenheim, Head of Hydrovolt, is very pleased with her new director:
– Ole-Christen’s background in recycling combined with his leadership skills make him an ideal choice to lead Hydrovolt’s ambition and expansion in a fast-growing and increasingly competitive market, she says.
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Norsk Stål has shut down operations in Øra this winter. Hydrovolt purchased the factory buildings. Hydrovolt hired all 25 who were in danger of losing their jobs when Norsk Stål closed..
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