Former winners of This years ripple effect company
See the winners’ films and read about the companies that have so far become the Ripple Effects Companies of the Year.
Brødrene Ulveseth
Bergen and surrounding areas
Brødrene Ulveseth AS is a construction company that develops and builds large and exciting projects in Bergen and the surrounding areas, and which affect the local environment in a positive way. The company has recently been through a generation change and the CEO is now Inger Kristin Ulveseth. The contracting company is committed to creating ripple effects and jobs through business and property development in-house. The brothers Ulveseth received more nominations, and some of what was brought out was their expertise, good service and the focus on social responsibility with regard to learning. We congratulate Brødrene Ulveseth on being the Ripple company of the Year in 2023, in the Bergen region and surrounding areas.
Construction manager Jan-Erik Zakariassen
Østfold
Byggmester Jan-Erik Zakariassen AS was established in 1979, and is a significant developer of homes and cabins, and also works with renovation and rehabilitation. With over 40 years in the industry, they are an operator run by the third generation, Lars-Erik Zakariassen. He is the construction manager and CEO of the company. Construction manager Jan-Erik Zakariassen received more nominations, and some of what was brought out was their fantastic service, innovative attitude and focus on learning. We congratulate Byggmester Jan-Erik Zakariassen as the Ripple effect company of the Year in 2023, in the Østfold region.
Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik AS
Innlandet
Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik AS was established in Lillehammer in 1887 and is currently one of the leading suppliers of furniture and traditional furniture products in Europe. The company has the entire production process under the same roof, from raw material to finished product. Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik received record nominations, and has been described as a cornerstone company that has been of importance for the local environment for 135 years. Their quality products and focus on sustainability are one of the reasons for this nomination. We congratulate Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik as the Ringverkerdrift of the Year in 2023, in the Innlandet region.