Press Release — Major Incident & Business Continuity Activation
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Press Release — Major Incident & Business Continuity Activation
Raufoss Development AS/ Raufoss Technology AS
Raufoss, Norway
March 13th 2026
Raufoss Technology Responds to Facility Fire and Activates Business Continuity Plan
Raufoss Technology AS confirms that a fire occurred at approximately 03:30 on March 5th 2026 at our
production facility in Raufoss, Norway. Emergency responders were immediately on site, and the fire has
been contained. We are relieved to report that there are no injuries involving our employees, contractors,
or members of the community.
Our teams are actively assessing the property damage and the impact on our operations. We have fully
activated our Business Contingency and Business Continuity Plans to ensure we continue delivering
high-quality service with minimal disruption to our valued clients.
“Our priority is the safety and well-being of our people, effects on the environment and ensuring our
clients remain supported in the most effective manner,” said Jean Meredith, Raufoss Technology CEO.
“We have mobilized alternative operational sites, digital workflows, and backup systems to sustain
operations. We will continue to provide clear and timely updates as restoration work progresses.”
We are working closely with authorities during their investigation into the cause of the fire and will provide
updates as more information becomes available.
Designated Spokespersons
Effective immediately, only the following individuals are authorized to represent the company in all
communications related to this incident. These designations apply to all internal and external audiences:
• Jean Meredith – Chief Executive Officer
Primary spokesperson for all clients and media inquiries, press engagements, and public statements.
• Thomas Wasenden – Plant Manager, Norway
Primary spokesperson for client-specific updates, regional stakeholder communication, and operational
status reports.
• Georg Feith – CEO of CAG
Mr. Feith will be supporting the team in Norway while we establish, communicate and work with our
customers on the various urgent contingency plans.
Client Support and Media Contact
Clients with questions or requiring assistance are encouraged to contact their dedicated account
representative or reach our support team at clientrelations@raufosstechnology.com.
For all media inquiries related to the incident, please contact: media@raufosstechnology.com.
We extend our gratitude to first responders for their swift and professional action, and to our employees
and partners for their commitment and resilience during this unexpected incident. We remain focused on
safety, transparency, and maintaining operational continuity for our clients.
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