Some people have the energy and drive to really make a difference, in both business and local communities.
Torbjørn Skjæran is the founder, owner and chairman of Inveco AS, a private limited company with its registered office in Hemnesberget, with the purpose of conducting consulting and investment activities.
The company is the largest owner of the wheelchair company Easy Roller AS, founded and launched in Hemnesberget. EasyRoller2 is made of 100% plastic, and is used in hospitals, airports and swimming pools. It was designed and developed by Eker Industridesign and is now produced in Germany. The operation of Easy Roller AS is managed by co-owners of the company with headquarters in Skien.
The entrepreneur has long since reached retirement age, and uses much of his capacity in the local community of Hemnesberget with joy and enthusiasm – with active involvement in the town's associations, history and potential projects.
War history has had priority. Torbjørn conveys both written and oral information about the German occupation and subsequent English attack, about the sinking of the Hurtigruten ship D/S Nord-Norge, about street fighting, bombing and conflagration, as well as about bunkers and other forms of fortification of the town.
In addition, he is the driving force behind Naval cadets in Ranfjorden, a comprehensive program where children and young people are invited to participate, experience and learn about boats, the sea and life on the shore.
