Six Macedonian IT engineers are to be employed in the Norwegian Nebb Software office, opened Monday in Skopje.

The entry of the Norwegian Nebb Group to Macedonia is a result of the government efforts for attracting foreign investments, Minister Vele Samak told reporters.

For the last six years the Macedonian Government has been focused on increasing the number of IT experts, investing in higher-educational institutions and labs, the Minister for Foreign Investments said.

"This (office) is one of the results of our continuous work in this sphere. Larger engagement of IT engineers has already been tangible in both foreign and newly-opened domestic companies," Samak said.

Nebb is an innovation and technology corporation headquartered in Asker, Norway. It aims to be at the very forefront of technology and a true centre of excellence in our fields of competence. Its primary markets are Energy & Environment, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, and Process Industry. We provide solutions for Carbon Capture, Energy Management, SCADA and Control Systems, and Paper Machine Clothing. The Nebb Group is also present in China, India, Australia, Germany, Britain...

"Macedonia is not only an excellent tourist destination, but also an attractive one for doing business. Bright future lies ahead of the country. In addition to skillful, well-trained engineers, here we have found kind, friendly people, hospitality and delicious food, Nebb Group Board Chairman Asmund Risoy said.