Dear Clive,
It is with great pride and sincere pleasure that I extend to you this official invitation to join us for Noratel’s 100th Anniversary Celebration — a milestone event bringing our teams together across the globe.
Your presence on this day holds special meaning for us, as we celebrate a century of excellence built on dedication, trust, and enduring partnership with the discoverIE Group.
In the following pages, you will find the programme outline and key details as we prepare to mark this historic moment side by side.
We are truly honoured to share this celebration with you.
Warmest regards,
Gregory Malherbe
Chief Executive Officer, Noratel Group
2005-2007: Going global
We extended production to Sri Lanka, India, and China, creating a worldwide manufacturing footprint. From local workshops came a global stage.
Live connection with APAC teams:
Sri Lanka led by Jayant Mahajan
India (new MD coming soon)
China led by Sulalith JayasingheAPAC SVP: Puneet Arora
2012: Crossing the Atlantic
Our presence grew into the United States with our first North American acquisition. From this step came new customers, capabilities, and connections.
Recorded greetings from US team
NA SVP: Remi-Brice Magne
2014: Joining the discoverIE Group
Becoming part of discoverIE accelerated our strategic growth and strengthened our global presence. From this partnership came the confidence to aim higher together.
2016 – 2024 Growing across North America
Our first Canadian site, Plitron, joined in 2016. Hobart Electronics in Indiana became part of Noratel in 2019, alongside our Nogales and Agualeguas teams in Mexico. In 2024, Shape joined, adding new skills and solutions to our portfolio. From these additions came specialised expertise, enhanced customer value, and a stronger presence across North America.
Recorded greetings from NA:
Canada team with Christine Belso
Hobart led by Steve Stavrinoudis
Mexico (Nogales) led by Victor Parra
Mexico (Agualeguas) led by Mary Martinez
Shape team with Doug Hickey
NA SVP: Remi-Brice Magne
2019 - New Direction
The next chapter began in 2019: with Gregory Malherbe as our new CEO, a new strategy, new leadership team, and the launch of the Noratel Management System.
2025 - The next chapter
A century since our first coil, we stand united as the One Noratel Team. From our shared history comes the inspiration to light the way forward — together.
Who will take part
Honouring our People
For a century, Noratel has been built by people who bring Passion, Accountability, Care, Teamwork and Excellence to every day’s work.
This celebration is a moment to recognise our current teams, those who came before us, and the leaders & partners who guide our future.
How we will celebrate
Onsite in Szczecin:
Noratel Group Leadership Team
and discoverIE Guests
Worldwide:
All Noratel locations, Group function Team & invited former colleagues joining virtually
Event details
This is where the heart of our 100-year celebration will beat — under the dome of the Szczecin Planetarium. You’ll be at the centre of the event, alongside our Group Leadership Team, in a programme created to honour our people, strengthen our connections, and celebrate our shared journey.
Venue: Planetarium, Maritime Science Centre Prof. Jerzy Stelmach
Date: 24 September
Time: 09:00 CEST / 07:00 UTC
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Host: Agnieszka Spychalska-Glapa,
Employer Branding & Corporate Comms, Noratel
Global Spark Finale
The moment we light the future
From a single spark in Norway to thousands of lights worldwide, this finale unites every Noratel location.
In one shared moment, we will light up together
— a living symbol of our next century.
OFFICIAL INVITATION – NORATEL 100-YEAR CELEBRATION