Vestre

Wrapping up yet another amazing year at The Plus✨⁠ ⁠ In 2024, we had the privilege of welcoming around 3,300 visitors to our factory—each eager to explore sustainable production and discover how we craft furniture designed to stand the test of time!⁠ ⁠ We also completed 3,019 orders in over 180 RAL colors, bringing together people across more than 20 countries. ⁠ A heartfelt thank you to our visitors, our dedicated team, our trusted partners and suppliers, and everyone who played a part in making 2024 extraordinary at the world’s most environmentally friendly furniture factory!⁠ Here’s to the next chapter🥂

Last week, we gathered our international sales team from 5 countries for an inspiring learning session focused on: * Product expertise💡 * Understanding the customer’s perspective👥 * Team building🤝 As part of the program, the teams built benches from scratch – judged on quality and time. This hands-on experience gave them a valuable insight into what it takes to deliver the high-quality furniture we’re known for. The result? Energy, learning, and collaboration💪 And the finished benches? They’ll be donated to the local community in Moss – bringing people together for decades to come!

What does it take to design successful outdoor spaces? Join our Chair and Commercial Director USA Kristoffer Vestre in a conversation together with Jack Murphy from The Architect's Newspaper, Isabella Castilla from Field Operations and Christina Ten Eyck from Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, Inc. on December 13th. You will learn more about sustainability both when it comes to social and material aspects, as well as the challenges landscape architects meet when creating engaging spaces for local communities. And of course, we always look for the best solutions together! Grab your tickets free of charge here: https://lnkd.in/g2hki_ZB We look forward to seeing you there! 🌳 #sustainability #urbandevelopment #landscapearchitecture

With 75 percent of the infrastructure for 2050 still unbuilt, adopting sustainable design and construction practices has never been more important. That’s why, in this latest edition of the Vestre Journal, we’re sharing everything we know about materials, maintenance, and certifications to help you make more sustainable choices. And because we’re stronger together, we’ve invited expert Pamela Conrad to share her insights on effectively reducing project emissions🙌 We hope you enjoy this special edition on materials! Download or order here👉https://lnkd.in/dSRYiuG5 #sustainabledesign #materials #projectemissions #VestreJournal

Vestre aims to become the world’s most sustainable furniture manufacturer🙌 We believe that everyone can help save the world. A little. That’s why we manufacture our products as environmentally friendly as possible. Seek solutions where none exist. And share how we are doing it—to inspire others to do the same✨   Now, we’ve taken yet another significant environmental step forward, by becoming the first furniture manufacturer to use SSAB’s fossil-free steel in commercial production. Why? Because we’re investing in a brighter future💚 #fossilfreesteel #thenewstrengthofsteel #sustainabledesign #urbanfurniture

Norwegian design meets Pakistani craftsmanship – made with care for people and planet💖⁠ Bokhari have made all of Vestre's tote bags since 2019!⁠ ⁠ Bokhari blends Norwegian design with the rich craftsmanship of Pakistan to create beautiful, sustainable textile and interior products! Focusing on responsible sourcing and production, using only natural, recycled, and reused materials♻️ And every handmade piece supports safe, decent jobs for hundreds of artisans in Pakistan, while also providing education for their children at the LAMS school, located next to the weaving mill!⁠ #sustainabledesign

Vestre has a vision of creating social meeting places with focus on sustainability, quality and design. These values are deeply integrated in all parts of the company, and we work every day to do a little bit better in the belief that everyone can change the world. A little.    In this podcast from Deloitte, Vestre's CEO Bjørn Fjellstad talks about value-based management, the importance of celebrating small and big milestones, our work on continuous improvement and how to take a Norwegian company abroad. And how to combine all this with a little bit of madness.    The podcast is in Norwegian. Listen here👇

Super excited to announce that selected BLOC products are now available in SSAB’s fossil-free steel—years ahead of schedule! This innovative material is made by replacing coal with fossil-free hydrogen in the steel production process, leaving only water as a by-product💧⁠ #fossilfreesteel #sustainabledesign

The sun shone over Studsvik as we celebrated the opening of Better Energy's newest solar park in Sweden today☀️⁠🇸🇪⁠ ⁠ What makes this solar park special is that the amount of energy Vestre is offtaking will make our entire Swedish operation fully renewable! This achievement marks a significant step toward our long-term goal of providing more energy back to the grid than we consume as a company and minimize our environmental impact.⁠ ⁠ The opening event at the solar park offered an opportunity to hear from local stakeholders and organizations who contributed to establishing the park. Our CEO, Bjørn Fjellstad, took the stage to share how this renewable energy Power Purchasing Agreement positively impacts our sustainability strategy and business, highlighting our commitment to green energy and how it helps increase the overall amount of renewable energy in the system. ⁠ Together, we can drive the change needed to ensure a healthier planet for future generations!⁠ #solarpower #renewableenergy

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at ASLA in DC last week! It was great to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones, while discussing exciting projects from coast to coast. We also gained invaluable insights into the dynamics of our largest market🙏 On top of that, we’re thrilled by the amazing feedback on TELLUS—the world’s first bench made from fossil-free steel. We truly appreciate all the support💚 #ASLA2024