Background and working methodology

Tratec Solutions is a technology and service company that delivers solutions and services in several markets, including oil and gas, industry, airports, mail and logistics, aquaculture and process plants. The company has particular expertise in drilling equipment and systems for handling bulk materials, baggage and parcels.

Tratec Solutions is part of the Tratec Group - one of southern Norway's leading industrial groups - established in 1996 and today with over 500 employees across four companies.

This gender equality report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act, which requires organisations with more than 50 employees to report annually on their work on gender equality and non-discrimination. The company has more than 100 employees and therefore submits an annual report on status, challenges and measures.

Salary surveys are conducted at least every other year. Since this was done in 2025, this year's report only includes a gender equality report. The figures in the report are from 01.03.2026.

Part 1: State of gender equality

Gender balance:

Tratec Solutions operates in a male-dominated industry, which affects the gender balance in the recruitment base. It is challenging to find qualified female applicants, especially for skilled labour and engineering positions. The company works continuously on measures to attract more women, but expertise is always the first priority when hiring.

Part-time work is mainly voluntary and motivated by personal wishes, family situation or health conditions.

Four of these are apprentices. The use of temporary positions is continuously assessed in accordance with the law.

Part 2: Our work for equality and against discrimination

Tratec Solutions works systematically and over the long term to promote gender equality and combat discrimination. This work is anchored in the company's strategy, vision, ethical guidelines, HSE handbook and personnel handbook.

We work continuously to ensure that procedures, routines and practices are equal for all employees.

Policies, procedures and standards for equality and anti-discrimination

• Gender equality work is anchored in the company's vision and ethical guidelines
• All employees are responsible for contributing to a good, safe and inclusive working environment
• The company has guidelines for whistleblowing, including in the event of unacceptable conditions within gender equality and discrimination
• Working environment survey conducted every two years
• Employee appraisals are conducted annually and include questions about the working environment, well-being and any undesirable conditions

How we work to ensure gender equality in practice

Recruitment
Tratec Solutions aims to ensure professional and fair recruitment processes where competence is always the main criterion. The company continually assesses how job adverts and recruitment work can help to attract more female applicants in a male-dominated industry.

Salary and working conditions
All employees shall have equal conditions for equal work, regardless of gender. Gender should never be a basis for judgement.

Promotion and development opportunities
The company offers employees opportunities for both professional and personal development, and assesses all employees according to the same criteria.

Notification procedures
Tratec Solutions has established and accessible whistleblowing routines that enable employees to report misconduct, including discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment. Whistleblowing can be done anonymously, and all reports are handled in line with the company's procedures for security, confidentiality and follow-up. This contributes to uncovering and dealing with issues that may hinder gender equality or create an unsafe working environment.

Working environment survey
The working environment survey is a key tool for uncovering issues related to the working environment, gender equality and discrimination. The survey provides a basis for:

• Assessment of inclusion and equal treatment
• Mapping safety and respect
• Identification of risk of discrimination
• Development of targeted measures

Measures are implemented in collaboration with management, HR, safety representatives and employee representatives.

Employee appraisal
The appraisal interview is an important arena for clarifying well-being, the working environment and any experiences of bullying, harassment or discrimination. The dialogue gives employees a safe framework for reporting issues that might otherwise be difficult to raise. Measures are implemented as needed.

Organisation and opportunities to combine work and family life
Tratec Solutions has guidelines for flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home by agreement. We accommodate employees with different life situations and needs.

Risk of discrimination and obstacles to gender equality

The company has identified the following risk areas:

• Risk of sexual harassment when working with third parties or working alone
• Social settings, business travel and potentially sexualised jargon
• Male-dominated work environment and experience of rough behaviour

Further work

Tratec Solutions will:

• Review procedures and guidelines to uncover any indirect discrimination
• Raise awareness of anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies
• Ensure that managers actively follow up on gender equality work
• Comply with the statutory duty of activity: investigate → map → analyse → implement → evaluate

Expectations going forward

The work on equality and non-discrimination shall at least cover the following areas:

• Recruitment
• Salary and working conditions
• Promotion and development opportunities
• Organisation
• Work-life balance
• Prevention of harassment, sexual harassment and gender-based violence

The company will report annually on gender equality and carry out salary surveys and surveys of involuntary part-time work every two years.