About us

TESS is a nationwide Norwegian supplier of products and services to the MRO market. Our core products are hoses and hose fittings for all purposes with corresponding services.

Moreover, TESS is a leading operator in the welding industry and other products such as cleaning machinery, personal safety equipment, tools etc. TESS has developed a wide range of services locally and a technical department centrally, built around our core products. Our central manufacturing department at the HQ in Drammen produces special hoses and a number of other products related to hydraulics and subsea.

TESS’ primary market is the on- and offshore industry. Our products are distributed through more than 140 service centers throughout the country, all with locally adjusted products, services, and inventory. Our headquarters is located in the municipality of Lier outside Drammen, Norway. Our main market is in Norway, but we are also present abroad. TESS International coordinates our global operations, including service centers in Denmark, Scotland, Brazil, Spain, USA, and Singapore.

TESS as administrates and coordinates purchases, import, and support functions for all TESS service centers in Norway and abroad. This involves the central management and Secretariat, in addition to the departments HR, TESS Academy, IT, marketing & communication, HSE & QA, and our economics department. Moreover, TESS is responsible for maintaining special expertise regarding steel hoses, hydraulics, subsea and integrated supply services.

TESS was established in 1968 by entrepreneurs Erik Jølberg and Olav Nygaard. The company has grown impressively since the start-up; it has more than 1300 employees, and total revenues exceed 3,3 billion NOK.

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