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Bergen, Norway – In response to rising demand for flexible, low-emission power solutions around the world, Bergen Engines is announcing plans to expand its production capacity by hiring 120 new employees at its headquarters in Hordvik by the end of 2025.
The new roles — including electricians, automation engineers, industrial fitters, industrial mechanics, CNC operators, industrial painters, industrial plumbers, and welders — will strengthen the company’s ability to deliver on large-scale energy projects and ensure faster delivery timelines for customers worldwide.
Built in Bergen. Powering the World.
From cutting-edge data centers and fishing vessels, to Caribbean islands and cruise ships, Bergen Engines builds medium-speed engines that deliver consistent, reliable energy whether onboard ships or in land-based power plants.
Earlier this year, the company announced it will supply gensets to a 130 MW AI-focused power plant in the United States, helping ensure stable power for data centers and avoiding blackouts. The company is also actively supporting Ukraine’s recovery efforts, with Bergen-built engines bringing heat and electricity back to homes after widespread grid damage.
Despite operating from offices across more than a dozen countries, every engine is still designed, built, and tested in Bergen. A tradition of craftsmanship and engineering that continues to earn global trust.
170 Years of Engineering in Bergen
The story began in 1855, when Bergen Mekaniske Verksted (BMV) opened its doors at Solheimsviken. At the time, the city of Bergen, Norway had just 37,000 residents – compared to more than 400,000 today – Norway had not yet gained independence, and the first Norwegian postage stamp had just been issued. From building steam engines and steel-hulled vessels to transitioning to combustion engines in the 1940s, Bergen Engines has always adapted with the times.
©UBB-Johan Von Der Fehr
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In 1946, the company launched the first engine of its own design, powering the wooden fishing vessel “Draupne.” Over the years, Bergen Engines grew through the hands of many owners from Aker and Ulstein, to Vickers, Rolls-Royce, and today as part of the family-owned Langley Holdings plc.
Bergen Engines, 1972
In the 1970s, the company moved to Hordvik to expand capacity and modernize production. Today, the same site is home to one of Norway’s last foundries in operation and a 21,500 m2 factory, including full-scale test facilities and an advanced research lab focusing on low-carbon fuels of the future, such as hydrogen, methanol and biofuels.
Investing in the Future
With a new wave of large-scale projects, faster delivery timelines, and a global need for flexible power solutions, Bergen Engines is preparing for its next phase of growth.
“It’s rare to work somewhere where you can see the full journey; from molten metal being cast in our foundry to engines that will power communities and industries around the world,” says Elisabeth Stranden, Head of HR at Bergen Engines. “There’s a deep sense of pride in knowing it all happens right here in Bergen. We look forward to welcoming new colleagues and getting to share the work we do.”
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