Case Study
Ekornes chooses Lectra’s Versalis for a “Stressless” future
Ekornes is rightfully proud of its “Made in Norway ” image. Its Sykkylven production plant uses around 2200 hides per day, in 56 colors, to produce 2000 seating units, of which 1200 are the famous “Stressless” chairs. Widespread use of automation enables it to produce between 100 and 120 chairs every hour. The Challenge Although the company has been in existence since 1934, the arrival of the oil industry in Norway changed everything. Wages a