--- title: This is PASSER Group - about us description: Learn more about the largest actor within cable handling and manufacturing equipment to the renewable energy sector worldwide. --- # This is PASSER Group PASSER Group is a leading industrial group and the largest actor within cable handling and manufacturing equipment to the renewable energy sector worldwide. With a wide range of offerings PASSER is well positioned to meet the needs of customers across the renewable energy industry. At PASSER, we believe that success is driven by our talented and dedicated employees. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, we work tirelessly to provide solutions that meet the unique needs of each and every client. Whether it’s delivering high-quality products, providing expert services, or offering project management support, we are dedicated to helping our customers succeed. With locations and offices around the world, PASSER is well positioned to serve the renewable energy sector on a global scale.  ![](https://passergroup.com/hubfs/Vision.svg) ### Vision Enable access to modern energy for all ![](https://passergroup.com/hubfs/Mission.svg) ### Mission Deliver competitive sustainable solutions ![](https://passergroup.com/hubfs/Value.svg) ### Values Professional – Genuine – Engaging – Inventive - Proactive ![](https://passergroup.com/hubfs/Slogan.svg) ### Slogan Hands on! ## History [![Product - Installation Reels DSC07998](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg?width=2000&name=Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # 2006 First offshore reel delivered by NLI Engineering, based in Tønsberg, Norway.The project was  carried out as a one-off,  by a couple of engineers who normally made termination frames for umbilical reels. [![Product - Installation Reels DSC07998](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg?width=2000&name=Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # 2008 NLI Innovation established NLI Offshore & Marine and NLI Innovation forms NLI Technology as subsidiaries [![Product - Installation Reels DSC07998](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg?width=2000&name=Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # 2011 First offshore carousel delivered and installed on barge. [![Product - Installation Reels DSC07998](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg?width=2000&name=Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # 2016 Farvatn Private Equity acquired NLI Technology including the subsidiariesNLI Technology rebranded as PASSER Group. PASSER HQ moves to Sandefjord [![Product - Installation Reels DSC07998](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg?width=2000&name=Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # 2018 PASSER Marine acquires shareholder majority in Jiangsu Lanyu Insulation Technology. PASSER LANYU is formed. First Basket Drive System delivered. [![Product - Installation Reels DSC07998](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg?width=2000&name=Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # 2019 First carousel with 10 000+ ton payload delivered. [![Product - Installation Reels DSC07998](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg?width=2000&name=Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # 2020 Reel number 1000 delivered. PASSER acquires shareholder majority in UAB SIDC Group, and forms PASSER SIDC. [![Product - Installation Reels DSC07998](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg?width=2000&name=Product%20-%20Installation%20Reels%20DSC07998.jpg) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # 2021 First Vertical Layup Machine delivered. [![Installation & Transport Carousels](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Installation%20%26%20Transport%20Carousels.png?width=2000&name=Installation%20%26%20Transport%20Carousels.png) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # 2022 PASSER and Swan Hunter agreed to merge their cable rental and logistics operations PASSER LARS is formed. PASSER acquires “Shipyard de Hoop Foxhol”. PASSER China established in Shanghai. [![Installation & Transport Carousels](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Installation%20%26%20Transport%20Carousels.png?width=2000&name=Installation%20%26%20Transport%20Carousels.png) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # 2023 New workshop opened in Klaipeda. Total fabrication area is now ~10 000m2. [![Installation & Transport Carousels](https://passergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Installation%20%26%20Transport%20Carousels.png?width=2000&name=Installation%20%26%20Transport%20Carousels.png) ](https://passergroup.com?hsLang=en) # Today PASSER is a global industrial group with full EPCI capabilities. Most of the original team is still deeply involved in PASSER day to day operation. ## Ownership Majority shares of PASSER Group is owned by Farvatn Private Equity in Bergen, Norway. [Read more](https://passergroup.com/about/ownership?hsLang=en) ## Markets & PASSER view on future The increasing demand for energy on a global scale, combined with ambitious plans for the industry from today to 2050, means that there has never been a better time to be a part of this dynamic and growing sector. [Read more](https://passergroup.com/about/markets-passer-view-on-future?hsLang=en) ## Transparency act statement PASSER is committed to carry out due diligence in accordance with the Norwegian Transparency Act and OECD guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. [Read more](https://passergroup.com/about/transparency-act-statement?hsLang=en)   # The Team ### For general requests and inquires you can reach us at [contact@passer.no](mailto:contact@passer.no) ### Lars Fredrik Bakke **CEO** PASSER Group **Mail:** lars.fredrik.bakke@passer.no ### Fredrik Toften **CFO ** PASSER Group ** Mail:** fredrik.toften@passer.no ### Espen Brudal **Director Business Development ** PASSER Group **Mail:** espen.brudal@passer.no ### Gunnar Haug Managing Director PASSER Products **Mail: **gunnar.haug@passer.no ### Aivaras Kamas **CEO** PASSER SIDC Group **Mail:** a.kamas@passer-sidc.com ### Steef van Wort **Managing Director** PASSER LARS **Mail:** steef@passer-lars.com ### Kjetil Lund **Managing Director** PASSER Marine **Mail:** kjetil.lund@passer.no