On the 13th of March 2008 the Company Øveraasen AS marked its 100 years anniversary. On this date, 100 years ago, the brothers Hans and Even started their modest production at Vangstomta in Gjøvik.

It was a magnificent party with 150 guests; employees, retired employees, family, business associates and representatives from the local government in Gjøvik. The owner Thor Arve Øveraasen welcomed the guests to the banquet hall at the Thon Hotel, the hall decorated in blue and white to mark the company’s connection to winter and snow.

After the welcome speech Viggo Sandvik, the toastmaster, guided the guests through an evening full of entertainment and surprises. 3 short films had been made for the anniversary, showing the company’s history, technology and everyday life. They were, together with many great pictures, shown to the guests during the the fantastic dinner. In addition the guests could enjoy beautiful dinner music and entertainment of Anders Wenzel, Trond Nagel Dahl, Ingvild Pedersen and Viggo Sandvik.

Among the evenings great speeches we would like to mention the speeches from the assistant Mayor in Gjøvik, the trade union representative Ole Mauritz Smeby, Bjørn Enger, the retired employees’ representative and chairman of the board Are Langmoen.   
 
The gift from the employees at Øveraasen AS was a painting of Thor Arve Øveraasen, who has run the company for more than 29 years. Thor Arve Øveraasen thanked the employees both for the painting and for their contribution. Without their cooperation, knowledge and determination the company would not have been able to celebrate its 100 years anniversary.

After dinner the entertainment continued, and many took the floor. The music was first class. The party ended officially at 1:30 AM, but some chose to continue the party a lot longer….. It was a good thing the company was closed the following day, and the Easter holiday was coming up for most of the employees.

The company Øveraasen AS would like to thank all the guests for their contribution to a great celebration, and for all the gifts and flowers.

An open factory day and a big Airport Seminar have been planned later in 2008.

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