Our new main catalogue will be launched on April 1st. Click here to view our brand new RørosHetta catalogue with more exciting news.
We hope you find our catalogue both exciting and beneficial for your clients. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and bespoke design aims to support you in creating truly customized kitchen experiences.
We are excited about the opportunity to support your kitchen design needs and are eager to build lasting relationships. Whether you’re a long-standing client or considering our products for the first time, we look forward to the possibility of partnering with you to create exceptional spaces.
With 80 years of experience, RørosHetta has all but perfected the production of kitchen hoods at the factory in Røros. Whether you want a hood in standard dimensions or custom-made to fit perfectly into your kitchen solution, our employees—who produce and deliver over 40,000 kitchen hoods every year—can make it happen.
Craftsmanship and quality through time
We go back to 1946, when Røros Metall started as a tinsmith workshop in the mining town of Røros. Stove plates, wood boilers, fireplace hoods, and other stove and fireplace equipment in hammered copper formed the backbone of the company for an entire generation. When Randi Augensen and her husband Svein took over in 1979, they brought with them an innovative mindset and a clear goal: we will become the best in kitchen ventilation.
In 1981, we launched our first copper kitchen hood under the RørosHetta brand, and ever since, development, creativity, quality, and craftsmanship have been the company’s core values. Today, we have 47 skilled employees—several of whom have been with us since the very first hood—and the third generation of the Augensen family now runs the company, which has an annual turnover of more than 200 million NOK.
Røros Metall ca. 1994.
Mass-produced customization A new concept introduced by the companies in the Rørosklyngen—and precisely what RørosHetta delivers. With the introduction of shift work on the production line, investment in a new bending machine in 2024, and the long experience of our employees, we have optimized and streamlined the production of kitchen hoods with integrated Sense technology. Smart, quiet, and automatic kitchen hoods that can be tailored to exactly the design you desire.
Whether it’s standard dimensions from the catalogue, extra wide, extra tall, or just a few millimetres of adjustment—very little is impossible when our staff bends the metal at the factory. Our paint department can match all NCS colours in both standard and matte finishes, or you can choose between four different metals in high-gloss or brushed surfaces.
With the introduction of Frame Sense in 2025 and Groove in 2021, you can now also play with wood in your preferred stain, or choose from more than 20 different 4 mm Dekton panels—only your imagination sets the limit.
Kitchen hoods beyond the ordinary Hundreds of thousands of our hoods adorn kitchens in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the United Kingdom, and we are proud to say that we may have the world’s largest selection of kitchen hoods.
Our passion for kitchen ventilation—where design and function go hand in hand—ensures you a high-quality product that will delight you every day, for years to come.
So what is the real difference between us and others? You can experiment with materials and shapes, shades and colours. Like a master chef, you can create a kitchen hood entirely to your taste, without compromising on performance or quality. Our customization is exclusive to the Sense hoods, which are produced from start to finish at the factory in Røros.
Our goal is always to create the world’s best kitchen hood.
*In January 2026, Franke Group acquired Røros Metall, and we are now part of a larger group within the Franke Home Solutions Nordic family. The number of employees has now increased to 180 people and the annual turnover of Franke Home Solutions Nordic and Røros Metall combined is now estimated at over NOK 750 million. Håvard Augensen is taking on a new role as Commercial Director for Franke Home Solutions Nordic.
With the acquisition of Røros Metall AS, Franke Group strengthens its leadership position in kitchen hoods and accelerates growth in the Nordic region.
The Swiss Franke Group, headquartered in Aarburg, is expanding its Nordic presence and strengthening its expertise in central ventilation with the acquisition of Røros Metall, a premium Norwegian manufacturer of RørosHetta kitchen hoods and ventilation systems. The deal includes 100% of Røros Metall shares. Financial details remain confidential.
Røros Metall will become part of Franke Home Solutions, a division of the Franke Group and global leader in intelligent systems and solutions for residential kitchens. This integration fortifies Franke’s position in the Nordic market, combining the strengths of both companies in sustainable, energy-efficient ventilation solutions, and RørosHetta will thrive within the Franke global network.
Founded in 1946, Røros Metall is a family-owned company and has a rich history of innovation and high-quality products. It launched its first kitchen hood in 1981 and has since become a key player in the Nordic region. For more than 20 years now, Røros Metall has collaborated with Faber, Franke’s leading brand in kitchen ventilation, further strengthening its expertise in the sector. In 2024, Røros Metall also became the official distributor for Franke sinks and taps in Norway.
Håvard Augensen, owner and CEO of Røros Metall, will step into a new role as head of Franke’s operations in the Nordic region and will actively contribute to the growth of the Franke Home Solutions division in the Nordic region. His focus will be on reinforcing expertise in the central ventilation sector and expanding Franke’s regional and European presence. He succeeds Christoph Stuebi, who will lead the integration of Røros Metall, ensuring a smooth transition.
“This acquisition represents a great opportunity to expand our global presence and further strengthen our leadership in the kitchen hood business,” says Corrado Mura, President/CEO of Franke Home Solutions. “Røros Metall has a strong heritage and an esteemed reputation, making it an ideal fit for Franke’s strategy.”
Håvard Augensen adds: “I am pleased that Røros will be part of Franke, a forward-thinking group with a global vision. This milestone will take Røros into the future while maintaining the excellent service, high-quality products and good relationships that our customers value. I am also looking forward to my new role within Franke Home Solutions and to driving ongoing growth in the Nordic region, while working closely with Christoph Stuebi during the integration phase, ensuring continuity and a strong foundation for the future.”
Franke Group, headquartered in Aarburg, Switzerland, is a leading global manufacturer and provider of solutions and equipment for household kitchens as well as for the professional foodservice sector and coffee preparation. The company is present worldwide and employs around 7,700 people in 35 countries. Net sales amount to approximately 2.42 billion Swiss franc. Franke Group is owned by Artemis Group, Switzerland. More information at franke.com.
Franke Home Solutions is a division of Franke Group and the world’s leading provider of intelligent systems and solutions for the private kitchen. The division is active worldwide and employs around 4,200 people in over 30 countries, generating net sales of 932million Swiss francs. The product range covers all areas in the kitchen – from food preparation and cooking to disposal, cleaning and air treatment, expanding towards the entire home. Franke Home Solutions offers the consumer an unlimited home experience – simple, hygienic and environmentally friendly. More information at franke.com.
Røros Metall AS started as a copper and tin shop in 1946. Since then, its production has evolved across various areas, always guided by a clear vision: to deliver high-quality products rooted in solid craftsmanship. Ventilation, kitchen hoods and cooling units are the pillars of the company’s 80-year history. Innovation and creativity in product development have remained key priorities, alongside reliability and strong credibility, and have formed the foundation of Røros Metall’s success. Today, the company employs 47 people. More information at roroshetta.no/en/.
Contact
Gabriele Hepp Head of Communications Franke Group
Direkte +41 62 787 33 58 Mobil +41 79 108 32 25 gabriele.hepp@franke.com
Pictured: Corrado Mura, President/CEO of Franke Home Solutions and Håvard Augensen, CEO/former owner of Røros Metall.
RørosHetta Launches Frame SENSE – Customizable Design and Intelligent Ventilation
RørosHetta proudly introduces its latest innovation: Frame SENSE – a kitchen hood that seamlessly combines elegant design with advanced technology. Featuring durable materials and a wide range of metal and color options, Frame SENSE offers the freedom to create a kitchen hood that perfectly matches your unique interior style.
With Frame SENSE, you can choose from materials such as DEKTON, lacquered MDF/oak, or untreated surfaces, combined with a slim metal frame in a selected lacquered color or metal of your choice. This allows for virtually unlimited design possibilities to create a stylish and personalized kitchen hood.
In addition to its exclusive design, Frame SENSE is equipped with our renowned SENSE technology, ensuring automatic, quiet, and efficient extraction at all times. The hood adjusts both speed and capacity based on your cooking habits, and with the RørosHetta app, you can easily monitor and adjust settings as needed. This provides a seamless and intelligent kitchen experience – allowing you to focus entirely on your cooking while the hood takes care of the rest.
In addition to its exclusive design, Frame Sense is equipped with our renowned Sense technology, which ensures automatic, quiet and efficient smoke collection at all times. The hood adapts both speed and capacity based on your cooking habits, and with the RørosHetta app you can easily monitor the status and adjust settings as needed. This provides a seamless and intelligent cooking experience – so you can focus fully on cooking, while the kitchen hood takes care of the rest.
Positive Reception and Official Launch on April 1st
Since its initial introduction in week 4, Frame SENSE has received exclusively positive feedback from the market. Pre-orders are already available, and you can secure your own Frame SENSE by contacting our sales representatives or customer service.
The official launch coincides with the release of our new product catalog on April 1st. We look forward to offering the market a kitchen hood that uniquely blends style, functionality, and smart technology.
For more information, contact:
Johan Hewett, Export Sales Manager UK Phone: +447340571766 Email: johan.hewett@roroshetta.uk
About RørosHetta
RørosHetta is a leading provider of kitchen ventilation solutions and has delivered high-quality products for decades, focusing on innovation, design, and sustainability. Our products are developed and manufactured in Norway, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create the best solutions for Nordic homes.
Groove Sense is our newest design hood with oak veneer
Groove is crafted with stunning oak veneer, featuring a natural and vibrant look with its unique pattern.
Groove is available in 60 and 80 cm width, and the one you choose depends on the width of your hoop. We recommend a kitchen hood that is at least as wide as your hob for the best possible result.
Keep it natural or customise the wooden strips to match your kitchen with any colour of your choice. What’s more, is that the groove background can be customised in any colour or a choice of metal finish as well. Experience exceptional style and world-class functionality with our SENSE technology.
RørosHetta Sense
RørosHetta continues its journey in breaking boundaries when it comes to cooker hoods.
With launching integrated smart technology and with life-saving features that brings a new level of comfort and care to the kitchen. Two of the important health and safety issues the RørosHetta SENSE Hoods aim to address is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Fire Safety. Poor indoor air quality has been linked to a range of illnesses, including asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardio- vascular disease. With research noting that nearly half of UK homes have hazardous indoor pollution, it makes sense that the cooker hood also regulates air quality to healthy standards. Loss assessors note that cooking appliances account for 48% of accidental fires in the UK, which causes significant material loss, emotional trauma and not to mention the possible loss of human lives. It is therefore essential that more safety features need to be brought into the kitchen to prevent such devastation.
Comfort
The RørosHetta SENSE features state-of- the art brushless motors that consume up to 70% less energy than conventional electric motors and one of the most silent hoods in the world running at only 53 dBA at maxi-mum normal extraction.
The RørosHetta SENSE hoods bring further comfort to the kitchen by completely automating both lights and ventilation, as well as offering smart-home or smart-phone integration. The hood has 11 built-in sensors that measure a range of air quality features, such as fine particles (PM2.5), total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), eCO2, humidity, temperature as well as movement. In addition, it has automatic LED lights that have colour temperature rendering ability to adapt to the kitchen style or mood. Using a variety of complex algorithms, the SENSE hood knows exactly how to respond to ensure optimal ventilation by adjusting extraction speed, thus ensuring hassle-free cooking, minimum noise-levels, minimum energy usage, less greasy deposits elsewhere in the kitchen and a healthy indoor air quality throughout the day. The hood will continue to ventilate in silent mode once cooking is finished, until air quality is restored to normal.
Cooking precision
Ovens give users the ability to cook at a fixed temperature, allowing cooking precision, but this has not been the case with hobs. Perfecting the hob temperature is tricky and understanding recipe instructions such as ‘med-low heat’ is confusing at the best of times. On top of that, the temperature of different hob brands varies drastically when it comes to their level-settings. With the SENSE smart-cooking function, users can see the temperature of their hob worktop, therefore greatly reducing the variability and risk in the cooking process and allowing much better management. Both the experienced and inexperienced cooks can take on riskier recipes with confidence and cook with greater ease and less hassle.
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