Cluster Insight with Imenco
– A world in change is a huge opportunity, and we see enormous potential within many segments, however it is a challenge to understand the political signals, says CEO Rune Bringedal.
Cluster Insight is a column where we ask six questions to catch a glimpse into the daily business-lives of the partners and members of GCE Ocean Technology.
In a recent column, Westcon Yards sent the baton over to Imenco, so this week we spoke with Rune Bringedal to learn more about him, and his work at Imenco – an international group of companies working mainly within offshore oil and gas, offshore renewables, aquaculture, marine & naval and industrial markets.
1. What is your role in Imenco?
I have the extremely exciting and challenging role as the CEO of Imenco.
2. Your primary focus at work right now is?
To facilitate significant growth through technology both organically and supporting startup and acquisitions when there are opportunities. Moreover, making sure we continue to deliver smart innovation that supports the green transitioning through our different business lines.
I have to specifically mention subsea electronics where there is lots of new stuff going on.
3. Biggest challenges and opportunities for Imenco in the future?
A world in change is a huge opportunity, and we see enormous potential within many segments. The only challenge I see, is how to understand the political signals:
We were challenged by the government, to increase the export of products and technology as Norway needs more export in general. Thus, we have lined up and invested quite significantly last year. However now, with all the different changes, or proposed changes, it makes us think twice as we might need to be more careful when the framework conditions are less stable.
4. Best part of being member in a cluster?
We have been much more active the last few years and used the opportunity of the cluster's events to meet others, talk and maybe more importantly, to listen to what’s ongoing around us.
Joining the Ocean Tech Scaling Program gave us valuable knowledge and motivation, so thanks to GCE Ocean Technology for arranging that.
5. Your business/life motto
To have clear Goals, build Knowledge and make sure you have loads of Enthusiasm in your team.
6. Which cluster member should we interview next?
We see more activity towards deep sea minerals so maybe Adepth Minerals has something to tell us.
Thank you for the insight Rune.
Contact Information
Kjersti Boge Christensen
Communication Manager
About
Imenco is now a group of companies working mainly in five main business areas: Offshore oil & gas, offshore renewables, aquaculture, marine & naval and industrial.
Imenco won the Cluster Company of the Year Award handed out by GCE Ocean Technology in 2022.
