plasser

Plasser may refer to multiple uses in language and names. In Norwegian, plasser is the plural form of plass and means places or locations. It is used for geographic locations as well as seats or spots in a queue or crowd. The singular is plass; the indefinite plural is plasser, while the definite plural is plassene. For example, the phrase “finnes mange plasser i salen” refers to many seats in a hall.

As a proper noun, Plasser can appear as a surname or as part of place names in German-speaking regions. In this sense, it functions as a family name or component of toponymy, distinct from its everyday meaning in Norwegian.

Plasser & Theurer is an Austrian manufacturer widely known for railway track construction and maintenance equipment. The company specializes in the design and production of machines used for track laying, tamping, ballast cleaning, and related railway technology. It operates internationally, serving railway operators and construction firms with a range of equipment and support services. The firm is recognized for its long-standing involvement in modernizing railway infrastructure and for supplying technology that supports track integrity and operational efficiency.

In summary, plasser primarily denotes “places” in Norwegian, while Plasser appears as a surname or corporate name, most notably in the railway industry through Plasser & Theurer.