I joined Belimo, Norway, in 1987. The Telenor projects in Bergen and Oslo from 1999 to 2001 became a door-opener for Belimo in Norway. 3000 VAV controllers and 1500 MP LON gateways were delivered. BUS Technology was the key to these projects and the first LON project with Belimo VAV. Echelon stated Telenor Bergen became the best LON project of the year. 

My story with Belimo began on November 1, 1995, the first day of trading the Belimo share, as a junior controller. It was challenging as a non-smoker in a smoking office, working with an Apple computer without a network connection. The fax machine was used diligently for financial reporting. A lot has changed since then!  

The implementation of the IFRS (Financial Reporting Standard) and two financial reporting systems was also exciting. The last project not only streamlined our reporting processes but also integrated sustainability metrics, allowing us to provide comprehensive insights into financial performance as well as environmental and social impacts. 

A decisive factor for our success is the relationship between our customers and our sales staff. To ensure that they not only act competently but also feel part of the Belimo family and represent this to the outside world, we have been organising the News Training in spring for many years. 

I particularly remember the News Training 2017, where we catered for ourselves under expert guidance. We organised the aperitif, cooked the starter, main course, and dessert together, set and decorated the tables, and also took care of the service for the festive dinner and drinks. Everyone who was there still has fond memories of the evening. 

Early in my career at Belimo Finland, I came up with the idea of promoting our recently introduced water products with a "Valve Wizard" theme. While I wasn’t sure how it would be received, the team took the idea and turned it into something tangible by suggesting we print it on T-shirts to hand out. The customers loved them, and the shirts became a small phenomenon. It is a great example of how collaboration and teamwork can turn a simple idea into something impactful.  

I'm excited to see how Belimo can continue innovating the HVAC business with new technology. Wireless sensorics is a challenge, and more stand-alone applications that share status via cloud or IP are on customers' wish lists. Flow sensors for domestic hot and cold water for private consumption are needed in all private apartments and houses and are potentially big opportunities. 

I’m excited to see Belimo continue to grow with its high-quality products worldwide. It's great to be part of a company that is constantly evolving and never stands still. I really appreciate the exchange and mutual learning with my colleagues.  

I am looking forward to Belimo's new products and innovations, which will continue to help create a comfortable and healthy room climate with the lowest possible energy consumption. I also hope that we can increasingly optimise existing buildings in the future to meet these requirements. 

I am also looking forward to the new building and the other upgrades in Hinwil, which will make our day-to-day work easier and help us to meet our customers' needs. 

I am particularly eager to see how we can expand our presence in the data center vertical, and how our small devices can make a big impact on improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainability there. 

For me, Belimo was an unknown company, and I heard, by coincidence, that they were looking for a sales engineer. Soon, I also experienced the good quality of the products and enjoyed promoting their new ideas and applications to the branch. I got to know the company and appreciated its values. 

Over the past 30 years, the company has grown significantly, ensuring that our work is always dynamic and engaging, never boring. The great values here, like trustworthiness and empowerment, create a supportive and motivating environment. The work is challenging, which motivates me and allows me to continuously learn. 

Why have I been working for Belimo for almost 35 years? Because of the pleasant working atmosphere, the way we interaction with each other, and the continuous endeavour to maintain and improve these values are important to me. In addition, I stand behind the principle of offering our customers real added value with our products and services. 

Another reason is that I can contribute to our success. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to make my contribution in various positions, which fulfills and motivates me personally. 

Through all these years working at Belimo, the focus on mutual success has remained unwavering. It isn’t just about hitting sales targets or completing projects, it’s about the shared progress we’ve made together across regions. I’ve learned, grown, and faced challenges, but I’ve never felt alone in that journey. Belimo genuinely believes in the success of everyone — employees, customers, and partners alike. Even after 25 years, that’s why I’m still very happy to come to work every day.