Manufactoring Plant
Oso is a Norwegian manufacturer of stainless steel water heating products. The company has produced over 2.5 million stainless steel water heaters in the last 35 years, making it one of the principle water heating manufacturers in Europe.

Three Generations
Oso is privately owned company founded by Frolich Braathen in 1934. Still controlled by the Braathen family, the second and third generations continue to push forward quality and innovation, thus ensuring Oso’s long-term success.

Market/Products
Oso is the undisputed market leader in its Norwegian home market with over 60% market share of all water heaters sold in the past 30 years.

Hotwater
Oso has been voted by the Scandinavian chamber of commerce, to be the most environmentally friendly manufacturing company in the region. The production facility recycles and saves 7.5 million litres of water for pressure testing and cooling every year. Welding of domestic cylinders does not use filler materials, thus reducing air pollution.

ECO Foundation
Spearheaded by the Braathen family, Oso has demonstrated an immense commitment to the outside environment with the establishment of the Oso Eco Foundation. The foundation sponsors various public education projects on environmental issues and provides practical and financial help to other groups engaging in environmental projects.