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2008
Establishment
Hydraulikk Competance AS (HyCom) was founded on 01.02.2008 and is currently located in Håkonshella, Mathopen – Bergen. We started with four employees but quickly realized the high demand for our services. By the following year, we had to expand our team with four additional employees.
2009
New Facilities
To accommodate our growing business, we moved into new office and workshop facilities totaling 500 m². This provided us with better infrastructure and opportunities to further develop our services.
2011
Expansion of Expertise
Our team continued to grow, now including technical engineers, plumbers, service engineers, and mechanics, in addition to administrative staff. We strengthened our expertise to deliver even better services to our customers.
2012
Larger Facilities
In May 2012, we expanded further with new premises. We gained an additional 200 m² of office space and a new 400 m² workshop, increasing our total indoor area to 1,150 m². The outdoor area was now approximately 1,200 m². One of our most important investments this year was the establishment of a dedicated pressure testing department with a video-monitored test room. This allowed us to conduct tests up to 2,500 bar, with the potential for further expansions based on customer needs.
2016
Growth and New Opportunities
At the beginning of 2016, HyCom had 30 employees, including nine in administration and 21 in the workshop. Our workshops were increasingly well-equipped, enabling us to perform more advanced troubleshooting, repairs, overhauls, and recertifications. We now had service personnel with the required expertise and trade certificates, as well as all the offshore certifications required by our customers. This year, we were also approved as a training company.
2017
A Challenging Year
2017 was a demanding year for us, as the downturn in the oil industry hit hard. The ripple effects were significant, but despite the challenges, we managed to secure new collaborations and framework agreements. We proudly continued to serve our customers and retained all our employees, even in difficult times.
2018
Optimism and Growth
The beginning of 2018 was challenging due to the lingering effects of the previous year, but by March and April, we saw brighter prospects. Our order backlog was strong, and we entered a busy period with intense workloads. Summer 2018 was one of the busiest periods in a long time, with work being carried out around the clock throughout the holiday season. New partnerships were established, and we continued to take care of our existing customers.
2019
Significant Growth
2019 started strong and ended even better. The workload increased significantly, and with a highly dedicated team, we were able to take on even more projects. This year brought new collaborations and framework agreements, and we entered 2020 with great optimism and readiness for new challenges.
2020
Pandemic and Investments
2020 was one of the most challenging years in HyCom’s history. Covid-19 put the entire world to the test, and we had to work hard to find new business opportunities. Despite the challenges, we made our largest investment ever by purchasing the buildings and facilities in Håkonshella, where we had been operating since our establishment in 2008. This secured our continued operation and stability.
2021
Renewed Growth
Despite the pandemic, the workload related to offshore and onshore projects increased significantly. Major projects, such as the Haven platform at Hanøytangen, made for a busy summer. Pressure-tested equipment and recertification of accumulators were in high demand, leading us to invest in new machines, tools, and facilities. Hydraulic work and piping in power plants became a new focus area.
2022
Technical Development and Major Projects
During 2022, we completed our in-house developed test bench for valves and other hydraulic equipment. This year, we were also certified according to ISO 45001:2020 for occupational health and safety, a significant milestone for us. Offshore activity was substantial, with large projects requiring many work hours from our experienced personnel. In June, we hosted an open day where customers and suppliers gained insight into our operations.
2023
15-Year Anniversary and Competence Development
2023 was an eventful year, as we celebrated HyCom’s 15th anniversary with a major celebration in London for all employees and their partners. We maintained our tradition of hosting an open day for customers and suppliers in June. Additionally, we were certified as a 'Great Place to Work,' which we take great pride in. Many training courses and competency-enhancing initiatives were carried out, and we received approval as a training company in industrial assembly, taking in a new apprentice in autumn 2023. The workshop underwent a significant renovation, including a new and spacious mezzanine and enclosed rooms below for pressure testing various products.
2024
Growth and New Opportunities
2024 was a hectic year with a wide variety of assignments and a steady stream of inquiries. Our calendar was fully booked, and we secured new customer agreements and framework contracts. In June, we once again welcomed customers and suppliers to our open day. We continued our focus on competence development, completing numerous training courses to enhance the skills of our employees. The production of hydraulic and mechanical equipment increased, and we brought in two new apprentices in industrial mechanics and industrial pipefitting. We remain a leading player in the recertification of pressure equipment, taking on assignments both nationally and internationally, offshore and onshore. Troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, piping, pressure testing, and flushing remained key aspects of our daily operations.