Kvenna stands on the shoulders of an industrial legacy that began in 1861, when A.M. Liaaen established his shipyard in Ålesund. For more than a century the company evolved through shipbuilding, mechanical production and propeller technology, laying the foundation for the technical expertise that still defines Kvennaneset today.

In 2001, Liaaen Engineering and Liaaen Mekaniske were merged to form Liaaen Teknologi, bringing engineering, machining and mechanical services together under one entity.

In 2007, the company continued under new ownership as Strata Møre, following the acquisition by Strata Marine & Offshore. Three years later, in 2010, it became part of Bandak Engineering (Bandak Group AS).

The next major shift came in 2016, when the business was acquired by Novela AS and continued as Kvenna EMT AS, further strengthening its capabilities within advanced machining, engineering and maritime solutions.

Today, this long industrial lineage is carried forward under the name Kvenna AS (2024).

The name is new, but the ownership rests on an unbroken line of mechanical expertise, industrial development and maritime operations spanning more than 170 years. Through changing structures and owners, one thing has remained constant: a strong foundation at Kvennaneset — and a long-term commitment to precision, quality and customer trust.

Owner

Novela Teknologi AS is an investment company founded by local investors, dedicated to developing technology-driven businesses in Norway. Since 2016, Novela has focused on strengthening the machining and engineering sector through strategic investments, including the acquisition of Kvenna AS. With a long-term vision and significant investments in modern equipment and competence, Novela supports innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.