About Us
​Founded in February 2022, Klemmeraas specialises in helping owners and operators maximise corrosion protection for their assets.
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As the exclusive representative of CLIIN Robotics in Norway, we proudly offer advanced robotic cleaning solutions alongside top-tier corrosion protection consultancy services. Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the specific needs of ships, tanks, and underwater hulls, ensuring efficient and effective cleaning while delivering reliable protection against corrosion.
Harald Hvalvik
Founder and Principal Consultant
With over 40 years of experience in the corrosion protection industry, I bring a strong foundation in sales, business development, and project management - built through a long-standing career with industry leaders in marine coatings and cathodic protection systems.
Throughout my career, I’ve held senior roles at:
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Jotun Cathodic Protection AS (formerly Skarpenord Corrosion AS)
Led domestic and international sales for 15 years, focusing on strategic growth and tailored solutions in cathodic protection systems.
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Jotun AS
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Global Marine Director: Responsible for Newbuilding and Drydocking projects worldwide.
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Regional Vice President, West Europe: Oversaw operations across all marine and protective coating segments in a strategically vital region.
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My international leadership experience includes:
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Greece (6.5 years): Drove a local turnaround that tripled market share and turned losses into sustainable profit - laying the foundation for continued market leadership a decade later.
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North East Asia (5.5 years, based in Shanghai): More than doubled Jotun’s marine newbuilding market share, securing its position as the global leader in this sector.​
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