Fritzøe Engros buys 70% of the shares in Bare 3 AS . Fritzøe Engros sees the market for fire-resistant wood-based products as exciting and growing strongly.

Strengthening us going forward

– « Bare 3 AS is a solid company that has worked hard in recent years to develop several exciting products. The use of Burnblock as fire protection combined with strong professional expertise makes the company appear exciting and has great potential. Bare 3 focuses on environmentally friendly fireproof wood that is well suited to Fritzøe Engros their thoughts and strategies," says Espen Randsted.

Bare 3 AS has developed products within fire protection and special products for projects since its inception in 2019. In addition, the company has a clear profile when it comes to environmentally friendly products. Bare 3 AS turnover in 2023 of 34 million NOK.

Proud

The founders of Bare 3 AS , Espen Nøkleby Rustestuen and Fredrik Frøling Pedersen, who will still be on the ownership side of the company, point to several things as to why it was Fritzøe Engros .

—They are solid. A company with high credibility and a solid player in the market with a focus on the long term. So for us this was quite simple and something that felt right.

—We have some exciting products within fireproofing and environment/sustainability. The products within environment and sustainability in particular are a great fit for us. Fritzøe Engros , says Espen Rustestuen.

Fredrik points to key factors that have been important in the development of the company: —Firstly, it has been important to associate with nice people, and people who want to develop themselves and the company. Since the beginning, we have focused on taking the right steps at the right pace, and we have succeeded in that. Furthermore, a good partnership with Burnblock and the work with environmentally friendly products and documentation have been important. It is something that we are very much looking forward to developing in the future as well.