Sogn and Fjordane 2006

The Norwegian economy is in a period of very strong expansion. This is taking place without any corresponding increase in prices and wages. The most important reason for this is the import of inexpensive goods, increased domestic competition, and high labour immigration.

Growth in Sogn og Fjordane in 2006 was much higher than anticipated for all industries. A major portion of business and industry also anticipates that the demand will continue to grow in 2007. As many as 60% of the enterprises feel that the market outlook is better now than at the same time last year. Optimism is greater now than it has ever been.

There has been a great demand for Innovation Norway’s public support in 2006. Manufacturing is the industry that has received the most support. The largest grants were awarded to the solar panel factory Norsun AS and the door manufacturer Dooria AS in Årdal.

The office has good cooperation with the Sogn og Fjordane County Authority and with the County Governor. Innovation Norway has participated in the development of the Rural Development Programme and participated in several programmes.

Director: Halvor Flatland

The office has 20 employees.