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AN OPTIMISTIC INSIDE BULLETIN 2014

OUTLOOK FOR 2014

Maximized firepower 3
As we enter into 2014 Nammo has just finished another

MAXIMIZED FIREPOWER
A growing ambition 4
great year in many respects. We have continued to grow
Precision at a distance 5
our already wide portfolio of products and at the same
time successfully produced and shipped more than any Beating the competition 6
other year in the history of Nammo. APEX ammunition put to the test 7 By Peter Hedsand, Technical Marketing, Small Caliber Division
The navy’s best ammunition 8
We are proud to see the successful growth in our rocket motor activity as well as
in certain ammunition segments. The company continues to put substantial efforts Excalibur demands precision protection 9
into R&D, which in turn results in more advanced products and sometimes also new Perforation performance 10 As Nordic countries evaluate new armament for their helicopter
­solutions in our customers toolbox. Precision engineering that pilots rely on 11 door gunners, Nammo’s 7.62 mm ammunition is being put to the test.
Investing in the future 12
In spite of a more challenging market with substantial more pressure on defense
budgets, we continue to offer attractive solutions and thus maintain Nammo’s strong Rocket Motorcase makes headway 13
and growing position in the ammunition and rocket motor business. We will continue Ensuring safe ammunition disposal 14
to grow in the coming year, but in a more challenging market we will have a cautious Modular grenades for
and realistic approach.
changing battlefields 15
In all aspects of our business we will strive to still improve. Only by doing that can we Nammo joins the Bloodhound project 16
continue to offer attractive and affordable solutions and at the same time strengthen Stronger together 16
the overall reputation of Nammo. It is my hope that you will all enjoy the content of
Growth through aqcuisition:
this BulletIN, and that we will see you at one or more of our many events throughout
the year. Pocal Industries 17
The perfect match 18
Edgar Fossheim, President and CEO Security of supply 19
Architects of a better world 20
Supporting Pat’s run 21

EDITORIAL
Celebrating the Tall Ships 1812 Tour 22
Locations 23

Throughout 2013, economic and political instability

greatly affected the international business community.
The defense industry was no exception.

Delays and contract cancellations led to budget-­

NAMMO
tightening and cuts. This resulted in a number of
lay-offs within the defense sector, and it’s unlikely we

IN BRIEF
have seen the end of it. Nammo was also affected by
the national budget cuts, with some of its production sites forced to reduce employee
numbers.

Fortunately, due to our diverse product range, we have had considerable­success in The Nammo Group, headquartered
areas such as energy, rocket motors and demilitarization.­Our ongoing technological­ in Raufoss, Norway, is a technology
programs are moving forward, and we are ­optimistic for the future. In parallel, we driven aerospace and defense group
have been active within Mergers­and Acquisitions (M&A), and concluded the year with specializing in high-end products. Mounted on the side of helicopters, 7.62 mm Aiming at and following targets is far more Nammo has solved this problem by
three new ­acquisitions. You can read more about them in the following pages. Miniguns have a firing rate of 3,000 to 4,000 difficult from a moving aircraft, so the gunner ­develop­ing 7.62 mm IR Tracers. The 7.62 mm
CORE BUSINESS rounds per minute, providing extreme shot must use tracers for guidance. Tracers play IR Tracer will not impede the door gunner or
Nammo’s participation in the UN Global Compact gives us valuable support and The core business of the Nammo density that can suppress and defeat multiple a very important role in the ammunition mix the helicopter crew during firing. It also has
insight, helping us to improve our work within Corporate Social Responsibility. We Group is the development, testing,­ targets in a short time period. To maximize because it is almost impossible to use a sight a long trace distance of 1,250 meters, which
take this duty seriously and have decided to focus our work around four topics of production and sale of military the effect of the weapon, the Nordic Defense whilst airborne. enables the gunner to engage a greater range
­importance, which are presented in this issue. and sport ammunition,­shoulder­ Forces have chosen to test Nammo 7.62 mm of targets.
launched munition systems, rocket BNT High Performance (HP) rounds and The ability to fire accurately from a helicopter­
At Nammo, we are committed to strengthening our production lines, and improving motors for military and space Infrared (IR) Tracer rounds. in darkness is also critical – especially during Helicopters can only carry a limited supply
our cross-country cooperation to become an even stronger and more united company. ­applications and leading global take-off and landing, when the door gunner of ammunition, but with the accuracy and
The articles in this issue of BulletIN reflect and highlight our core values. services for ­environmentally friendly A standard lead core 7.62 mm ball-round must distinguish between friend and foe. power of the HP and IR Tracer ammunition,­
­demilitarization. has very little effect on targets beyond 500 Standard tracers can disturb Night Vision ­engagement from the air is more efficient.­
The more unified we are, the better we can secure the future for c­ ustomers and meters, and has reduced or no effect behind Devices (NVDs), create a halo effect, and limit This helps to conserve bullets, while
employees. ORGANIZATION lightweight protection such as car doors or the door gunner’s awareness of the combat ­remaining effective against a large number
Nammo is present in nine countries light walls. However, the Nammo 7.62 mm scene. They also disrupt pilots and other crew of targets protected in various ways.
Enjoy, with a total of 21 production sites and BNT HP round carries a steel core, giving the members.
Sissel Solum, Senior Vice President Communication, Nammo Group four sales offices. gunner maximum force against all types of
targets.
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PRECISION AT A DISTANCE
By Thomas Danbolt, Program Director, Medium & Large Caliber Division

The Norwegian Armed Forces have selected Nammo to develop and

deliver new 40 km range, standard 155 mm ammunition.

Having long relied on Nammo’s precision

ammunition for use in a variety of battlespace
scenarios, the Norwegian Armed Forces
are now adding the enhanced 155 mm to
­significantly strengthen their artillery. The
newly developed ammunition will enable
Norwegian forces to counter threats more
efficiently at greater distances.

The ammunition is currently undergoing

­testing and is due to be delivered by 2016.

SAME AMMO, BETTER RESULTS

The new 155 mm ammunition will be
developed­in collaboration with BAE Systems­
Bofors. This partnership will see the
­ammunition updated and modified to suit
the specific needs of the Norwegian Armed
Forces. The high explosive round travels up
to 40 km when fired from a gun with an L52
barrel. Through enhanced fragmentation, the
ammunition better penetrates lightly armored

A GROWING AMBITION vehicles, delivering greater impact on the

enemy.

By Berend van Hoek, Sales & Marketing Director, Medium & Large Caliber Division With improved IM capabilities, the
­ammunition’s sensitivity will also be greatly
reduced, making it safer in transportation,
Nammo’s 2013 training camp for its worldwide representatives storage and operational use. The combination
reinforces the company’s market leadership. Nammo Ammunition Handbook
of its long range and IM-properties makes Forging of 155mm shell
this round superior to other conventional
non-IM rounds on the market.
The round is capable of reaching up to 40 km,
The Nammo MP-symposium may have The training camp involved a combination­ based on quality, reputation, effect-on-target, DARK LIGHT AND SMOKE SCREENS and is extremely effective in low-lying cloud
been postponed to 2014, but with developing of product presentations, demonstrations,­ price and delivery time – and Nammo must In addition to the high explosive 155 mm cover. The infrared illumination round is only 155mm IM HE-ER
challenges in the marketplace, increasing and briefings on subjects such as ITAR, continue to deliver on all of these. ammunition, Nammo will also deliver smoke visible to those wearing night vision goggles, (Insensitive Munition High
competition and defense cutbacks, action import/export regulations and future and illumination rounds to the same precise and has been developed for the Norwegian Explosive Extended Range)
must be taken. That’s why Nammo hosted a munition­­development projects to inspire standards, improving the distance and army, enabling them to better combat low-
training camp for its global representatives and ­encourage the Nammo representatives. ­effectiveness of both. tech enemies without infrared capabilities.
from September 17–19 in Raufoss, Norway.
Nammo’s product and sales managers also The 155 mm smoke round travels up to Both the two illumination rounds and the
Almost 30 Nammo representatives joined the representatives to help them gain 40 km and burns for no less than 120 smoke round can travel twice the distance of
­participated in the training camp. They a deeper insight into the company’s portfolio,­ seconds.­Based on a Swedish design, the other products on the open market, making
were briefed on product statuses and the and understand why it is superior in the round has been modernized for typical­ them far more effective in operations.
latest developments in Nammo’s range marketplace. The Ammunition Handbook ­Scandinavian conditions, with wings
of military ­ammunition. They were also was specifically developed to support this. ­developed to ensure the round lands Nammo’s global team consists of engineers­
informed of Nammo’s ambitions to grow ­smoke-side up and stays there, making it in Norway, Finland, and Sweden – all
and improve the business, as well as the The representatives were reminded that ­effective even in heavy snow. ­working together to develop and deliver a
high quality levels they expect everyone to Nammo’s customers operate with a long- new ­complete family of long-range a ­ rtillery
meet in order to achieve this. term perspective. Their decisions are made Nammo has also developed illumination rounds. It is all part of the One Nammo
rounds with Scandinavian climates in mind. philosophy.
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BEATING THE COMPETITION

NEW SCENARL BULLET BEATS THE COMPETITION
By Erkki Seikkula, Sales & Marketing Manager, Nammo Lapua Oy

Lapua’s new ScenarL bullet has proven to be the perfect choice for competitive shooting.

Kim-Andre Lund, Shooting King at the

Norwegian Landsskytterstevne 2013.

APEX AMMUNITION PUT TO THE TEST

By Eva K. Friis, Program Director APEX, Medium & Large Caliber Division

The APEX program carries out a successful firing

test with an F-5 Freedom Fighter aircraft.

In September of this year, APEX ammunition­ ­ mmunition is designed to function.

a progress. The 25 mm APEX ammunition is
was tested at Nammo’s test center in Traditional­ammunition detonates the being developed for the GAU-22/A Gatling
For decades, Lapua’s Scenar bullet has Lapua worked alongside rifle manufacturers The new ScenarL has since proven to be the Raufoss,­Norway, following the donation of moment the round hits the target, but a gun on the new F-35. It will be aircraft-
been the first choice for target shooting throughout the process, exchanging expertise perfect choice for serious match shooting. At an F-5 Freedom Fighter aircraft from the mechanical fuse in APEX ensures the round certified for all three variants of the F-35:
­competitions. But a few years ago, Lapua to further their knowledge and understanding the Norwegian Championship Landsskytter- ­Norwegian Defense Forces. detonates with a delayed reaction after it Conventional­Take-Off and Landing (CTOL),
decided to challenge its own capabilities of bullet performance. stevnet 2013 in Norway, all ­major titles were has penetrated the target. Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL)
and develop a new family of bullets that won using the 6.5 mm ScenarL. Odd Kolsrud A total of seven rounds were fired: two at the and the Carrier-Version (CV).
would outperform all others on the market, Lapua’s Research and Development became double champion of field and range, wings, two at the tail wing, one at the front In addition to the fragments and detonation­
including­their existing Scenar bullet family. department­chose to create the new bullet Mona Isene was crowned Shooting Princess, fuselage, one at the cockpit and one at the pressure, APEX also has an incendiary
family using the most challenging caliber – and Kim-Andre Lund won the title of Shooting fuel tank. ­effect. This makes the ammunition incredibly
By using an entirely new approach, Lapua 6 mm. By working with the manufacturing King. ­effective against air targets, and in air-to-air
was able to design the unique ScenarL. team, they succeeded in reducing the group Each round caused lethal damage to the combat situations.
Lapua began by analyzing every step in the size from 50 mm to 30 mm, whilst retaining The success of ScenarL was the result ­aircraft. In fact, if the aircraft had been
­manufacturing process, developing new its 300 m range capability. of Lapua’s dedication to precision and airborne, each shot would have caused it to The ammunition is also very effective
tools for its state-of-the-art machines, and ­performance. As Kim-Andre Lund said at either crash or need to land. The last round, against all types of ground targets, including
­creating new standards for raw materials.­ The bullets were so successful that 5.6 mm Landsskytterstevnet 2013: “The ammunition fired at the fuel tank, caused a fire that ­semi-armored vehicles.
The new bullets featured redesigned ballistics­ (.224) caliber bullets were then created,­ is incomparable.” ­completely devastated the aircraft.
and tighter tolerances. Even the measuring­ ­followed by 6.5 mm (0.264) and 7.62 mm The development phase of APEX ammunition­
systems were upgraded to achieve the (.308) caliber. Sales were four times the The aircraft was comprehensively damaged­ was completed in August 2013, and the
highest level of ­accuracy – a first in bullet ­estimated amount in the first year. due to the way in which the 25 mm APEX ground qualification phase is currently in
manufacturing.
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THE NAVY’S BEST AMMUNITION EXCALIBUR DEMANDS

PRECISION PROTECTION
By Jan Hasslid, VP Marketing, Medium & Large Caliber Division

New product represents a technological leap for naval and ground operations. By Karl Hawes, Marketing Manager, Nammo Composite Solutions

In order to minimize collateral damage in ADVANCED AMMUNITION components as the MK258 mod 0, which Nammo’s Utah operation is awarded a competitive contract from Raytheon for the
the field, it is vital that ordnance energy is In a recent program for U.S. Defense Forces, was originally designed for use with the
­delivered on target, and impact energy is represented by the U.S. Navy and NSWC Norwegian­Armed Forces CV9030N combat manufacturing of an all-metallic canister for the Excalibur precision projectile program.
released exactly where it is required. Nammo ­(Naval Surface Warfare Center) Dahlgren, vehicle. The only modification made is the
uses computer simulation tools to optimize­ it was concluded that the Mk258 mod 1 nose shape of the tungsten penetrator.
munitions, and this continued effort in APFSDS-T Swimmer round is one of the most
­developing precision ammunition is central advanced ammunition technologies available. The nose-shaped configuration was
to limiting additional casualties. originally­patented by the U.S. Navy and
The novel projectile design of the Mk258 NSWC D ­ ahlgren, but was never turned into
Tailored towards anti-material requirements, mod 1 enables precision shooting in-air and functional­ammunition. Nammo, NSWC
Nammo product developments and perfor- in-water, expanding the lethality of ship- ­Dahlgren and FFI (Norwegian Defense
mance specifications are fully compliant with based cannons like the MK44. ­Previous ­Research Establishment) carried out a
NATO and MOPI standards. The products are ­analytical studies of water-penetrating comprehensive study that resulted in the final
optimized to stop vehicles, fire through walls projectiles concluded that a normal design configuration of the penetrator nose.
and impact a variety of other structures. ­spin-stabilized projectile is ineffective at
maintaining stability after water entry. This Today, Nammo’s Mk258 mod 1 ammunition­
Nammo is able to react fast to meet special means immediate stoppage of the projectile is used on board the LPD-17 and LCS class
requirements from international operations and zero impact on a submerged target. of U.S. Navy ships. This has significantly
by using its own test facilities, and taking increased the fleet’s capability to defeat aerial
advantage of its design and engineering skills But the Mk258 mod 1 projectile is a fin- and surface threats, as well as submerged
to qualify new products more quickly. stabilized projectile. It is based on the same threats like torpedoes and mines.

Water entry and hydroballistic penetration

by the Mk258 mod 1 penetrator

Excalibur is used by the U.S. Army and U. S. Nammo’s Utah team and Raytheon. The TOW 1 aerospace firms such as L-3 Communi­
Cross-sectional view of the Marine Corps artillery. It’s currently being case development and affordability program cations and Raytheon Missile Systems.
Mk258 mod 1 projectile ­developed in a program run by Raytheon resulted in Nammo winning a Raytheon However, Nammo CS has a diverse portfolio
assembly, for use with (USA) and BAE Bofors (Sweden). Raytheon ­Missile Systems’ supply chain Customer of ­recreational component customers, such
MK44 cannons on board
claims that it takes at least 10 conventional­ ­Service Award for 2012. Nammo’s Utah as Cannondale bicycles, Really Right Stuff
U.S. Navy vessels
munitions to accomplish the same operation also developed the inner and outer camera tripods, and Two Brothers Racing
­effectiveness as one Excalibur round. launch canister for the Non-Line-Of-Sight motorcycle exhausts. It also provides com­
(NLOS) program under contract to Raytheon. ponents to the energy exploration and energy
High performance munitions, such as storage industries.
the Excalibur, require robust canisters The current Excalibur order includes
for ­protection during transportation. ­fabrication of more than 2,700 canisters.
Traditionally,­protective ammunition canisters They are made from multiple steel ­stampings,
are government-furnished materials. Today, which are welded and then painted with a
­Department of Defense customers are ­corrosion protection solution. The c­ anisters
­increasingly looking for munitions manu­ feature non-metallic gaskets and windows­
facturers to provide their own canisters. that are Electromagnetically (EMI) shielded
and the entire canister is Insensitive
The Excalibur product line fits well within ­Munitions (IM) compliant.
Mk258 mod 1 Nammo’s existing launch canister offering.
steady-state water This includes the integrated composite and Nammo CS (Composite Solutions) business
penetration by supercavitating metallic Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, unit has been operating in Utah for over 20
nose geometry
Wire-guided (TOW) missile case, which was years. It provides lightweight, carbon-fiber
developed in just under 18 months between reinforced aerospace components to tier
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PERFORATION PERFORMANCE PRECISION ENGINEERING

By Brian Pitstick, Product Line Director, Energetic Material Solutions, Nammo Talley

THAT PILOTS RELY ON

Nammo Talley breaks into the oil and gas market with new proprietary perforation By Brian Pitstick, Product Line Director, Energetic Material Solutions, Nammo Talley

technology – saving time and money for American exploration companies.

Nammo components stand strong as pilots eject to safety in a B-1B bomber crash.

Extracting oil and gas can be extremely temperature, which creates a very demanding­ Nammo Talley Energetic Material Solutions­
­expensive and time consuming, so exploration operating environment for an energetic ­acknowledges the potential benefits, but
companies are constantly seeking out new device. The higher temperatures cause the insists there are still challenges ahead: On August 19 2013, a B-1B bomber crashed in
technologies to support more efficient and duration of the time delay event to vary widely “There are certainly a lot of opportunities Montana while performing a training exercise.
reliable processes. One such process involves in competitor products. The NES time delay in this market. However, for us to reach All four crew members ejected safely from
the perforation of rock using specialized solves this problem with an innovative fuze those opportunities,­it’s critical that Nammo the aircraft thanks to the ACES II ejection
perforating guns which use pre-positioned manufacturing process. provides a good ­product and develops strong seat, and the Nammo components inside.
explosive shape charges to create passages customer ­relationships” he said. The airmen sustained non-life-threatening
in the underground rock formation to release Nammo Talley technological capabilities injuries.
oil and gas. Nammo Talley has launched have enabled the development of world- As technology in the energy market continues­
a new product line called Nammo Energy leading solutions in a number of industries, to evolve, so do the challenges. It means Nammo Talley manufactures three critical
­Solutions (NES) with two new products to and the future could bring much more for more and more businesses in this sector are components for the ACES II seat. The seat is
­address the energy industry demand for Nammo Talley in this ever-changing market. looking to companies like Nammo Talley for also used on the F-16, F-15, A-10 and F-22.
higher performing­energetic devices. Brian Pitstick, Product Line Director for new, innovative solutions. Nammo Talley also manufactures the B-1B
escape hatch rocket motor.
The perforating event starts with an upwell Figure 1: Perforating process
initiating signal that activates a percussion­ “These events remind us how important our
primer, that ignites a time delay fuse. The work is to service members, their families
purpose of the time delay fuse is to delay and our country,” Brian Pitstick – Product
the transfer of the energetic pulse for a set Line Director for Nammo Talley Energetic
­period of time, typically 6 minutes or 10 Material Solutions
minutes, to offset the firing of each gun when
they are connected in series. After the time Nammo Talley’s advanced propellant tech-
delay fuse functions, a High Pressure Initiator nologies and manufacturing capabilities
(HPI) ignites a booster charge which initiates were the cornerstone of the company when
the detonating cord connected to the shape it was founded over 50 years ago. Today, that
charges. Each element of the perforating tool ­expertise continues to drive the company
set must function correctly or the entire tool forward, ensuring the production of world-
set must be removed from deep within the leading solutions in the aircrew escape
system market. ­ urtis Michael of Albion, Nebraska; Instructor
C
well bore, replaced and repositioned back into Figure 2: Perforating gun energetic train Weapons Systems Officer Captain Brandon
the well, which is very expensive. Therefore,
“Each time our airmen buckle into their Packard of Ashland, Kentucky; and Instructor­
the perforation process must be reliable with
aircraft, they are counting on our dedication, Weapons Systems Officer Captain Chad
minimal performance variation. Developing­
precision and care to build these products ­Nishizuka of Kailua, Hawaii.
a product with improved reliability was a
­challenge that Nammo Talley accepted in right, every time.” Brian Pitstick, Product Line
Figure 3: NES time delay fuse Director for Nammo Talley Energetic Material
order to enter this highly c­ ompetitive market.
Solutions.
Using innovative, proprietary technology, CKU-5 Rocket Catapult
Nammo Talley has developed a pyrotechnic Ejections are thankfully rare, but when
time delay fuse and High Pressure Initiator­ ejection seats are activated by pilots, each Underseat Rocket Motor
which triggers the perforation gun at a component must perform its job flawlessly.
higher reliability and with less variation than Figure 4: NES High Pressure Initiator Since the company was founded, Nammo Trajectory Divergence
­competitor products – this results in a time ­Talley has had components in nearly every Rocket Motor
and money savings for the customer. major US aircraft.

Perforating gun technology is used in both oil The B-1B crew was instructor pilot
and gas wells where drill depths can exceed Major Frank Biancardi ll of Methuen,
1,500 m and temperatures can be as high as Massachusetts;­Instructor Pilot Captain
225 C. As well depth increases, so does the
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INVESTING IN THE FUTURE ROCKET MOTORCASE

By Hans Fredrik Hansen, Vice President Marketing & Sales, Missile Products Division
MAKES HEADWAY
New facilities will enhance Nammo’s growth and improve our security of supply. By Tom Snipstad, Program Manager, Missile Product Division

A little over a year ago, the Rocket Motorcase factory was opened at Nammo Raufoss.
The factory is now in full production delivering rocket motors.

August 28, 2012 is a date to remember in the

history of Nammo Raufoss. On this day, the
new Rocket Motorcase factory was officially
opened by Roger Ingebrigtsen, Secretary of
State at the Ministry of Defense, and Edgar
Fossheim, CEO of Nammo.

The new mixer arrives at the rocket motor facility.

Many honorable guests were present during
the opening ceremony, including Nammo
customers, officials from the Ministry of
­Defense, local mayors from the county of
Vestre Toten and Gjøvik, and employees
of Nammo Missile Product Division. The
A dedicated process engineer explains various
­ceremony even made it into national news factory processes to an interested Secretary
and television. of State, CEO and other guests.

Topping NOK 75 million, the new factory

represents Nammo’s biggest investment to The construction of the building and its values of dedication, precision and care were
CEO Edgar Fossheim and Chairman of the Board Jan Erik Official opening of the Hybrid test facilities during Nammo Technology Days at Raufoss 29 November 2013. The ribbon date. To build the factory, it took: more than infrastructure took only seven months – an upheld throughout the process. And although
Korssjøen during the official opening of the hybrid test cutting is executed by performing a static firing of a hybrid rocket motor. LtGen Jarmo Lindberg from the Finnish Defense
facilities. Forces had the honor to push the button to ignite the hybrid rocket motor. 5,800 kg of explosives; over 4,000 truckloads incredibly short timescale when considering the construction site was extremely busy and
of various rock, gravel, and crushed stone; all the logistics involved. crowded, there was a 100% safety record
approximately 500 truckloads of concrete; throughout the project.
In June 2012 Nammo decided to expand its types of explosives. It will also serve as a new investment, hybrid testing can now be
more than 200 tons of steel; and around 30 As well as being ergonomically sound, the
current rocket motor plant at Raufoss by add- backup for the main mixer and enable double ­performed in Raufoss.
man years. factory has been designed to operate with Today, a little more than a year since the
ing a second production mixer and a parallel mixing capacity if needed for conventional
minimal environmental impact. A heat opening, production in the new factory is
assembly line adjacent to the existing mixer composite propellants. The new facilities consist of a large-scale
Careful planning was at the core of the pump for keeping the building warm and air ­running according to plan.
and assembly line. The new manufacturing ­firing bunker and infrastructure for the
­project. It was this scheduling that ensured recycled from the ventilation system, together
facility will be completed and ready for series The current main mixer, a Baker Perkins 300 handling of hydrogen peroxide, including­
the factory was opened on time, personnel­ with new light bulb technology combine to The production processes have been
production from 2nd Quarter 2014. gallon, has proven to be extremely robust and long-term storage facilities and data
were trained and competent in new create an incredibly energy efficient factory. ­fine-tuned and qualified, and the first
reliable so the new mixer was ordered to be ­recording equipment. The facilities enable­
­processes, and new machines and equipment ­AMRAAM with an all-Nammo-motor has
The plant was originally established in 1979 mechanically and functionally identical. With testing for a full range of hybrid rocket
were installed and ready for use. Everyone involved in the project performed been successfully delivered.
for production of Sidewinder AIM-9L, and has the new twin mixer operational, Nammo will ­motors, from small-scale lab motors (1kN),
at the highest level, ensuring Nammo’s core
flawlessly produced thousands of advanced significantly improve our security of supply as up to large ­motors for two-stage sounding
rocket motors for air-to-air, ground-based we can run uninterrupted production in case rockets (500kN). This test facility is unique in
air defense and anti-ship missiles, as well as of needed maintenance/repair or in worst Europe, and puts Nammo in a good position
space applications. The existing mixer and case severe damage to the main mixer. This to ­compete for further contracts.
assembly line is still in very good shape, but is a feature we know is very important for our
it has been our strategic goal for many years customers. The primary market segment for hybrid
to also have a second mixer and a parallel rocket motors is currently space applications.­
assembly line which can expand our product HYBRID TEST FACILITIES Nammo has already been awarded several­
portfolio. Nammo has been working with hybrid propul- contracts from the EU and the European
sion technologies for 10 years, and significant Space Agency (ESA), including a recent
The additions will offer great market potential progress has been made in developing space ­development contract for the Future
for further business growth by providing the hybrid rocket motors that utilize hydrogen Launchers­Preparatory Programme (FLPP).
capability to produce high volumes of Class peroxide. However, up until now all testing In the EU-supported Spartan program,
1.1 min-smoke propellants, PBX, and other has been done at Nammo’s partner (Saab Nammo is already responsible for a hybrid
Secretary of State Roger Ingebrigtsen and CEO Edgar Fossheim cut the ribbon and declare the Rocket Motorcase factory open.
Dynamics) facilities in Sweden. With the rocket motor for a moon landing vehicle.
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ENSURING SAFE MODULAR GRENADES

AMMUNITION DISPOSAL FOR CHANGING BATTLEFIELDS
By Brian Pitstick, Product Line Director, Energetic Material Solutions, Nammo Talley
By Christoph Rüssel, President Nammo Buck

Switzerland sign demilitarization contract with Nammo Nammo awarded contract with US Special Forces for a scalable grenade –
enabling more flexibility and modularity for the modern day warfighter.

Photo: Lukas Einsele

Founded in 1922 to produce pro­ Winning the customer was a tough
pellants and explosive materials, task, but through the spirit of “One
the Nammo Vihtavuori factory in Nammo”, the contract was success-
Finland is now a world-leader in hand fully won. Brian Pitstick, Energetic­
grenade production. The Vihtavuori Material Solutions Product Line Nammo Offensive Hand
plant ­manufactures, among others, ­Director, explains: “It was a com- Grenade – Current
grenades that do not produce frag- petitive bid, and we had some very Production Design

ments – so when they are thrown in tough competition, but through the
a confined space, only a blast effect cooperation between the team here in
is created. These non-fragmenting the US and in Vihtavuori, we were able
­grenades are referred to as “Offensive­ to prepare a very competitive package
Grenades” since they are used in and we ultimately won the contract”.
­offensive operations where the
desire is to minimize unintended Without close communication
destruction­of structures and assets between Nammo Lapua Vihtavuori
typically caused when lots of metal and Nammo Talley, it would not have
fragments­are generated. Nammo has been possible to develop a proposal
been providing a limited number of and deliver initial samples that met
users within the U.S. Special Forces all of the customer requirements.
­community with a couple of sizes of This particular customer required
these offensive grenades for several­ that working product samples be
years with great success. Users submitted along with the proposals.­
have come to know these grenades Getting the samples built, tested and
as “Nammos”. Now the customer shipped from Finland to the U.S. by
wants to expand their deployment of the proposal deadline was quite a
grenades. challenge. Nammo Talley’s expertise
Scalable Offensive
with the customer combined with the Hand Grenade –
The U.S. Special Forces require a technological ability of the Vihtavuori Module Options
grenade that is modular and flexible plant allowed the customer to get
– something they can adapt on-the- exactly what they required.
Nammo has received an order from production and use and establishing a personnel.­The warhead is also thermally fly to suit a specific situation. Under
­Switzerland to dispose of its ICM 155 mm ­framework for their removal and destruction. treated at a specialized, low-emission plant a newly awarded contract, Nammo The grenade is currently in develop-
­munition beginning in December 2013 until As part of the contract, 5,000 cluster bombs using certified technology. will deliver a unique scalable grenade ment, and first qualification samples
2017. will be delivered every month to Nammo’s that consists of multiple modules are expected to be ready by June of
demilitarization site in Pinnow, Germany. With its dedicated demilitarization division,­ that can be attached together. This this year. The potential of this new
The ICM 155 mm is a cluster bomb containing­ Nammo is the leading supplier of demilitari­ means users can modify the grenade modular grenade is vast. When the
between 49 and 84 small bomblets. Cluster­ Nammo will first begin its demilitarization zation services for ammunition and explosive to suit the mission – selecting fewer Special Forces start to use new
munition is particularly dangerous because­ procedure with opening the shell. Next within products. It has a broad range of in-house modules for a smaller blast, and more technologies,­it won’t be long before
it can affect wide areas the size of several­ a safety cell the bomblets will be separated technologies and equipment to ensure for a greater blast. It provides an other areas of the ­military take
­football pitches. The bomblets can also (as shown in the picture), fuzes are cut and ­environmentally friendly recycling and incredible­integrated capability for the notice. This could be the catalyst for
r­emain unexploded, posing a delayed incinerated, eventually being put aside for disposal processes. Nammo has extensive warfighter.­By having the right amount other players requiring Nammo’s
threat to civilians working and living in scrap metal. ­experience and has already demilitarized of blast effect, it’s easier for soldiers ­specialized hardware and advanced
the ­surrounding areas. more than 350,000 cluster bombs for to control collateral d ­ amage while still technology – and the start of another
The disassembling and disposal process ­Germany, Japan, the UK and the Netherlands ensuring target defeat, making opera- fruitful relationship with a world-
In 2008, the Convention on Cluster Munitions­ is fully automatic, and is monitored from since the convention was signed. tions more effective and efficient. leading customer.
outlawed cluster bombs, prohibiting their a ­control room, which minimizes risk to
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BREAKING BARRIERS, STRONGER GROWTH THROUGH ACQUISITION:

BREAKING RECORDS TOGETHER POCAL INDUSTRIES
By Sissel Solum, Senior Vice President Communication, Nammo Group By Jeff Stephens, Vice President Integrated Supply Chain, Nammo Talley
By Ola Skrivervik, Senior Vice President Business Development, Nammo Group

In December 2013, Nammo announced its In true spirit of the “One Nammo” Pocal Industries joins the Nammo family, strengthening
partnership with the BLOODHOUND SSC – philosophy, the Executive Vice the group’s mortar ammunition business.
supersonic car – project. Presidents and Procurement Leaders
from each business unit are working
The BLOODHOUND SSC project is Britain’s latest attempt on the together to leverage the company’s
Growing through acquisition is an important Everyone at Nammo welcomes Vince and
World Land Speed Record with a car capable of 1,000 mph (1,609 purchasing power and overcome its part of Nammo’s business strategy. These his team, and looks forward to seeing the
kph). The project will inspire future generations to pursue science,
technology, engineering and mathematics – showcasing these supply chain challenges. processes come under the responsibility of ­business develop further. Vince Fedele, President Nammo Pocal.
Business Development in Nammo Corporate,­
subjects in the most exciting way possible in schools, colleges and
and include a target search phase, an
universities.
execution phase and a closing phase. The
The Nammo Global Procurement Forum was conceived in April acquisition processes are complex, so the
Nammo’s role in the project is to supply the hybrid rocket technology­
2013, when Procurement Leaders from four of Nammo’s divisions risk must be fully understood and the pursuit
for the BLOODHOUND supersonic car which is currently being
collaborated at a supplier conference in Mesa, A ­ rizona. From this of a specific target must be carried out with
­constructed in Bristol, UK.
initial meeting, the participants had many cost-saving ideas, and dedication and professionalism.

BLOODHOUND’S Chief Engineer Mark Chapman said: “Nammo is a they began initiatives to gather and compare information. During
a later meeting in August 2013, the fifth division was added. The opportunity to acquire Pocal Industries
great addition to our team. Their technology is outstanding, as are
emerged by coincidence rather than a normal
their test facilities. Most important is their enthusiasm for being
The Nammo Global Procurement Forum participants are: search phase. Pocal Industries, with its 64
part of this unconventional, high-profile engineering adventure. They
Ola Pikner – Demil Division, Paul Erik Hattestad­and Iver employees, has now become a part of the
share our passion for inspiring the next generation of engineers and
Myrhaugen – Medium/Large Caliber Division, Per Olav Moen Nammo family.
innovators.”
and Rolf Vidar G
­ unnarsrud – Missile Products Division,­
Don McShane, Jeff Stephens, and Al Yarusso – Nammo Talley, Pocal has two business sites: one in
One of Nammo’s main strategies within its sponsorship guidelines is
Mika Mettalo and Pete ­Charninski – Small Caliber Division. ­Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA where an
to focus on technology and education within science and engineering.
A representative from Pocal Industries (recently acquired by ­advanced machining center is located
The BLOODHOUND engineering adventure is a project that matches
Nammo) will join in the near future. together with the company’s administration;
this strategy perfectly.
and one in Moscow, Pennsylvania where
Nammo is committing many resources to the Procurement Forum energetic products are manufactured. The
project. The diligent work of the participants and the support of company also possesses engineering and test
Nammo as a whole will ensure it lives up to its mission statement: capabilities.
“Nammo strives to secure the future by functioning as a ‘One
Nammo’ procurement body. We aim to conduct the best ethical Pocal is located close to the U.S. Army
practices and leverage Nammo’s position with our global supply Picatinny organization. They enjoy a close
base in order to yield best value for all Nammo divisions.” relationship, which helps them to understand
future U.S. Army needs. An important part
The groundwork put in place is certain to lead to future success. of the business is its Indefinite Delivery/
However, some of the forum’s achievements are already clear. Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with the
They include: stronger, more productive r­ elationships between U.S. Army, and in spite of present budget
division­­procurement departments, ensuring­that common ­uncertainties, we share Pocal’s optimism
purchase­order terms and conditions­are applied across divisions,­ about the future. Hard work is needed in
global mapping of energetics and packaging procurement Pocal to sustain and develop this part of the
­suppliers, and implementing an active Nammo agreement with business further.
one supplier covering all purchases for three Nammo divisions.
Nammo Pocal, as the new entity is called,
Future plans include establishing a common­information base is led by Vince Fedele who has worked for
to share key strategic s­ upplier data, sharing successful existing­ the company for over 25 years. He leads the
price agreements, continued management of the current ­business in a lean, hands-on and efficient
­rolling action item list, and ­establishing reporting methods way, and reports directly to the Nammo CEO
and s­ tandards for the Global Procurement Forum goals. and the board.
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THE PERFECT MATCH

By Kjell Kringsjå, Executive Vice President, Medium & Large Caliber Division

Nammo enters Spain to broaden its small and medium caliber product portfolio.

SECURITY OF SUPPLY
By Raimo Helasmäki, Executive Vice President, Small Caliber Division

On October 16. 2013, Nammo took over the Nammo Raufoss has also collaborated with
Palencia ammunition factory in Spain, which Nammo Palencia to deliver 30 mm x 173 mm Following the acquisition of a propellant plant in Finland, Nammo aims to
has a long history of supplying Nammo with ammunition to the Spanish market. The
12.7 mm and 30 mm cartridge cases. acquisition of the factory secures these continue supplying the Finnish Defense Forces with a range of services.
supplies and encourages increased internal
Nammo Palencia, as it is now called, is sourcing to other Nammo units.
­currently producing a new range of standard
products for Nammo’s small and medium Nammo will continue to develop the Palencia Nammo is currently in the process of For Nammo, attaining Eurenco Vihtavuori dispose of the FDF’s obsolete arsenal. The
caliber product portfolio, such as 12.7 mm operation as a competitive ammunition ­acquiring Eurenco Vihtavuori Oy propellant Oy could result in the establishment of a processes put in place by the Nammo
M33 ball and M17 ball-traced ammunition. supplier to Spanish and international plant, as part of an investment strategy that long-term agreement with the FDF for the ­Demilitarization Division encompass the
customers. It will be fully integrated with is geared towards strengthening the future continued procurement of ammunition. The ­highest standards of safety and environ-
The procurement comes in light of customer­ the Nammo Group as a whole. of the company and the customers it serves. contract could ultimately contribute to a mental consideration, making the division a
demand for suppliers who can offer packages­ For 91 years, the plant has been the main security of supply in Finland, with factories perfect partner for Finland.
with both specialty and standard ammunition,­ As a hub for activities in Southern Europe, ­supplier of propellants and powders to the already in place in Vihtavuori and Lapua.
covering a complete range of different South America and several markets in Asia, Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) – providing­ Although the agreement is still in a nascent
requirements. By acquiring the Palencia the Spanish market is an excellent addition components­used in Finnish artillery, The agreement could go beyond the supply stage, negotiations are progressing. Nammo
ammunition factory, the company is now to Nammo’s current operations in Northern ­mortars, and ­medium and small caliber of new ammunition. With many of Finland’s is confident the acquisition will go through
well-positioned to meet this need. Its ­ Europe and the U.S. ­ammunition. munitions nearing the end of their lifecycle, soon, setting the stage for a secure chain of
current range of specialty ammunitions is Nammo’s demilitarization capabilities could supply.
now supplemented with Nammo Palencia’s Nammo Palencia employs around 200 people. be called upon to help recycle and safely
range of standard munitions. Luis Asensio, President Nammo Palencia.
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ARCHITECTS OF A BETTER WORLD SUPPORTING PAT’S RUN

By Bertil Pålsrud, Senior Vice President Human Resources, Nammo Group By Gary Ostendorf, Senior Manager of Business Development and Marketing, Nammo Talley

SVP Communication and SVP Human Resources represented Nammo at the UN Global Nammo Talley employees work up a sweat for charity.
Compact’s Leaders Summit in New York, 19–20 September, 2013.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was

Chair of the Summit and opened the The UN Global Compact is a strategic
program.­CEOs and other business leaders policy initiative for businesses that are
from ­companies worldwide participated in committed to aligning their operations
the Summit, renewing their commitment to and strategies with ten universally
­responsible business practices and setting accepted principles in the areas of
the direction for the UN Global Compact’s human rights, labor, environment and
(UNGC) future priorities and actions. This anti-corruption. By doing so, they help
included all three pillars of sustainable to use business as a primary driver of
­development – social, economic and globalization, ensuring that markets,
environmental. commerce, technology and finance
advance in ways that benefit economies
Nammo has supported UNGC’s 10 principles­ and societies everywhere.
for many years, and has participated in
UNGC since 2012 – demonstrating that
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a
highly ­prioritized area to further develop the
company.

The key areas that the UNGC Leaders ­

THE UNGC PRINCIPLES
Summit focused on were in line with
Nammo’s­a ­ mbitions. It was very interesting­
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
to see the united determination within
Principle 1: businesses should support and respect the protection
large international companies, and among
of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
­governments and authorities, all with the
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
view to develop international business in line
with the 10 principles.
LABOR
Principle 3: businesses should uphold the freedom of association and
Without strong cooperation between govern-
the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
ments and local and international business
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor;
operations it will be very difficult to meet the
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labor; and Nammo Talley supports the local community­ Performance Company, a multisport coaching Pat died in 2004 while serving with the U.S.
ambitious targets that UNGC has set for the
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment by sponsoring several charitable events organization based in Arizona. These sessions Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment in ­Afghanistan.
future. The Leaders Summit showed that
and occupation. throughout the year, while also supporting included running drills, strength exercises Following his death, his family and friends
this cooperation is improving, and that the
­development is going in the direction of the the health and fitness goals of its employees. and stretch routines for all levels of runners established the Pat Tillman Foundation.
ENVIRONMENT For the second year in a row, the company and walkers. Nammo Talley team members It is a charitable organization, and is a
goals set by the UNGC.
Principle 7: businesses should support a precautionary approach to sponsored a team to take part in Pat’s Run, also had the opportunity to meet one-on-one national leader in providing resources and
environmental challenges; the signature fundraising event for the Pat with coaches from Durapulse to discuss their ­educational scholarship support to veterans,
Nammo will continue its strategic CSR work
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental Tillman Foundation. The charity was launched personal fitness and nutritional goals. active ­service members and their spouses.
in line with the 10 principles and we will have
responsibility; and in memory of the NFL football player of The Tillman Military Scholars program aids
a special focus on four elements:
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally the same name, who put his career with Held annually in April at Arizona State all former service personnel, specifically
friendly technologies. the ­Arizona Cardinals on hold to serve his ­University’s Sun Devil Stadium, Pat’s Run the ever-growing population of veterans of
• Empowering women
• Fighting against corruption country. attracts more than 35,000 participants, ­post-9/11 conflicts.
ANTI-CORRUPTION volunteers and spectators from across the
• The abolition of child labor
Principle 10: businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, More than 30 Nammo Talley employees country. Together they run or walk to honor
• Environment
including extortion and bribery. participated in the event. In preparation for Pat’s legacy, while raising important funds
the run, Nammo Talley management secured for the programs created to pay tribute to his
personal training sessions with Durapulse commitment to leadership and service.
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Nammo Bakelittfabrikken AS – Aurskog
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SWEDEN Lapua

Nammo Vingåkersverken AB – Vingåker Løkken Verk Vihtavuori

CELEBRATING
Nammo LIAB AB – Lindesberg NORWAY Tampere
HELSINKI
Nammo LIAB AB – Karlskoga Vantaa

Raufoss SWEDEN
Nammo Vanäsverken AB – Karlsborg Aurskog
Lindesberg
OSLO STOCKHOLM

THE TALL SHIPS

Karlskoga Vingåker
FINLAND ESTONIA

Nammo Lapua Oy – Vantaa Karlsborg

Nammo Lapua Oy – Lapua LATVIA

Nammo Lapua Oy – Tampere

1812 TOUR
DENMARK
Nammo Lapua Oy – Vihtavuori LITHUANIA

Nammo Vihtavuori Oy - Vihtavuori

BELARUS

GERMANY Pinnow
Nammo Schönebeck GmbH – Schönebeck BERLIN

Nammo Buck GmbH – Pinnow

POLAND
By Yves Pelletier, President Nammo Canada Inc. NETHER-
LANDS
Schönebeck

ND PressTec GmbH – Schwerte Schwerte

BELGIUM UKRAINE

SWITZERLAND LUXEMBOURG
GERMANY
CZECH

Nammo Canada Inc. SN Technologies SA – Meyrin

Nammo MTH SA – Hérémence
SLOVAKIA

sponsors a reception FRANCE

SWITZERLAND
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY

SPAIN
aboard the Sørlandet
ROMANIA
Meyrin
Hérémence
Nammo Palencia S.L. – Palencia GENEVE SLOVENIA
CROATIA

tall ship to launch the ITALY

BOSNIA

gathering of historical Palencia

ships. SPAIN

PORTUGAL MADRID

On June 21 2013, the Norwegian ship

­Sørlandet hosted a reception for 200 guests
for the launch of the Tall Ships 1812 Tour at
the Harbourfront in Toronto, Canada. The tour
USA
forms part of the Tall Ships Challenge at the
Nammo Inc. – Arlington, Virgina
Great Lakes. Nammo Talley Inc. – Mesa, Arizona
Nammo Tactical Ammunition LLC – Mesa, Arizona
The reception was proudly sponsored by Nammo Composite Solutions LLC – Salt Lake City, Utah
Nammo Canada Inc. During the event, Nammo Talley Inc. – Davidsville, Pennsylvania
Nammo Talley Inc. – Columbus, Mississippi
­traditional Norwegian food and entertain- CANADA
Nammo Pocal Inc. - Scranton, Pennsylvania
ment was enjoyed by all. June 21 is also Nammo Pocal Inc. - Moscow, Pennsylvania
the ­Canadian Armed Forces’ birthday,
meaning­that it was particularly important
CANADA
for Nammo’s­guests, all of whom have either
Nammo Canada Inc. – Ottawa
served in or are affiliated with the military.
Ottawa

Tall Ships 1812 Tour sailed to Canada to

commemorate the bicentennial of the war of
1812, featuring ships from around the world. Scranton
AUSTRALIA
Moscow
With the blessing of Norway’s Ambassador to Davidsville
Nammo Australia Pty Ltd – Melbourne
Canada, Mona Elizabeth Brøther, Nammo’s Salt Lake City WASHINGTON D.C
USA Arlington
representative Yves Pelletier dressed in an
authentic British uniform, as worn by Sir
Isaac Brock, the General who commanded
the British Forces in Upper Canada (Ontario)
Mesa
in 1812. Columbus

The Sørlandet is the oldest, full rigged tall

ship in the world, and will be the largest AUSTRALIA

ship in the tour’s fleet. It was constructed in

­Kristiansand, Norway in 1927 and participated
in the Chicago World Fair in 1933.

CANBERRA

Melbourne
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