Orkla is one of the largest listed groups in Norway. Its core businesses are Branded Consumer Goods, Speciality Materials and Financial Investments. Originally a national company primarily engaged in mining operations, Orkla has developed over the past 25 years into an international industrial group. During that period, the Orkla Group has achieved growth in both revenues and profit through a combination of efficient operations and structural initiatives. Orkla’s strategy is to ensure long-term value creation and growth through innovation, operational improvements and structural development.

ORKLA'S BUSINESSES

Branded Consumer Goods

The Branded Consumer Goods division comprises Orkla Foods and Orkla Brands. Orkla is a leading supplier of branded consumer goods to the Nordic grocery trade, and has a growing presence in Central and Eastern Europe and Russia.

Speciality Materials

The Speciality Materials division comprises Elkem, Sapa and Borregaard. Elkem is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of metals and minerals. Among other initatives, Elkem is currently developing a new process for the production of silicon for solar cells. Sapa is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of aluminium profiles, profilebased building systems and heat transfer strip. Borregaard holds leading positions in the global wood-based speciality chemicals industry.

Financial Investments

The Financial Investments division comprises the Group’s Share Portfolio, Orkla Eiendom (real estate) and Orkla Finans (investment services). The combination of these business areas makes Orkla a competent, major player on financial markets.