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Topic: Nammo


In the News (Sun 27 Dec 09)

  
 State increases stake in weapons
Arms producer Nammo is respected by their industry and hated by humanitarian organizations.
Nammo is part of the former Raufoss group, and the parent company earned NOK 52 million (USD 7.8 million) last year.
Nammo is best known for the armor piercing MK211 multi-purpose projectile.
www.aftenposten.no /english/local/article1164138.ece?service=print   (360 words)

  
 The Nammo-Buck GmbH is introducing themselves
Nammo Buck GmbH is one part of the internationally operating company Nammo AS (Nordic Ammunition Company), which is based in Raufoss, a city 120 km north of Oslo.
Nammo AS has adapted its strategy to the international tendency of reducing costs for defence by paying more attention to the market for revision, modernisation and transformation of existing ammunitions.
Nammo AS holds the first position in Europe and is one of the world leaders in the demilitarization sector.
www.nammo-buck.com /germany/en/html/company.html   (190 words)

  
 Nammo AS - NAD/Løkken Verk
Nammo NAD (Norwegian Ammunition Disposal Company) AS is located at Løkken Verk 60 km southwest of Trondheim in Norway.
Nammo NAD AS is owned 50% by Nammo AS and 50% by Orkla Group and counts approx.
Nammo NAD became a part of the Nammo Group in 1999.
www.nammo-nad.no   (222 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
On Tuesday 30th August the Norwegian subsidiary, Nammo Raufoss, conducted a static firing of their first full-scale hybrid sounding rocket motor, a part of the Norwegian Sounding Rocket (NSR).
Nammo AS is a leading developer and manufacturer of ammunition systems and missile and space propulsion products.
The purpose of the NSR is to launch scientific probes to investigate the atmosphere around the North Pole.
home.earthlink.net /~sflorg/headline/headline4.html   (372 words)

  
 Primex Technologies and Nammo Form Strategic Alliance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
PETERSBURG, FL June 22, 2000 - Primex Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRMX) and Nammo, AS announced today the formation of a Strategic Alliance which will allow the capabilities of both companies to be focused on global opportunities for medium caliber weapon systems and munitions.
Nammo, AS has operating facilities in Norway, Sweden and Finland.
Nammo, AS has a broad range of products including rocket motor technology for the Nordic home market and the export market.
www.shareholder.com /gendyn/news/20000622-17200.cfm   (352 words)

  
 Lapua Shooting and Reloading Manual - 2nd Edition, printing date December 2000
Nammo Lapua Oy's latest edition is one of superlative quality.
While not quite as large in scope of production calibers as the US components manufacturers, it must be remembered that Nammo's reputation on the competition circuits is impeccable.
Rather than being a catch-all for everything in the world, Nammo once again deals specifically with their product and minimizes the use of propellants.
www.snipercountry.com /BVT_Reviews/LapuaShootingReloadingManual.asp   (566 words)

  
 NDM Article - U.S. Commandos Test New 5.56 mm Dim Tracer Ammo
Projectiles that have a steel core tend to be more penetrating, but Nammo decided to use tungsten, because it has “better density,” Pella explained.
International small-arms expert Terry Gander said that Nammo is probably the only company that has the 5.56 mm dim-tracer bullet.
Other experts noted that, because the Nammo dim tracer still is an unproven technology, it’s not clear what effects it may have on shooting accuracy and long-term barrel wear.
www.nationaldefensemagazine.org /issues/2002/Aug/US_Commandos.htm   (495 words)

  
 The capabilities of Nammo Buck GmbH
Mean while the demilitarization range has been enlarged to dispose of ammunition from the German Armed Forces, NATO and other Western European countries.
For this Nammo Buck has adapted the demilitarization technologies according to each special ammunition feature.
The complete infrastructure of Nammo Buck meets the latest safety standards and environmental regulations.
www.nammo-buck.com /germany/en/html/services.html   (104 words)

  
 US Forces Will Use Controversial Banned Ammo
Called "MK-211 Raufoss," the projectiles reportedly are designed for improved armor penetration and are best known for both fragmentation and incendiary effects.
The bullets have been produced by Nammo, formerly Raufoss Ammunisjonsfabrikk, a market leader in the field.
Johs Norheim, head of business development for Nammo, confirmed to Norwegian newspaper Nationen Tuseday that the company has sold MK-211 to the American military, but he declined to reveal details.
www.informationclearinghouse.info /article1118.htm   (230 words)

  
 Homeland Security Newsline
Nammo is currently owned by the Norwegian State (45 percent), Patria (27.5 percent) and Saab (27.5 percent).
At the same time we are enabling Nammo to develop strongly with its new owner constellation," says Saab's Executive Vice President Ingemar Andersson.
The Norwegian State is entitled to acquire 5 percent of the shares in the sale and they are to announce their intention of exercising the right before December 18, this year.
www.primezone.com /hs/news.html?d=90261   (259 words)

  
 AudiWorld Forums: Nammo, your points are right on target and technically well articulated, however...
AudiWorld Forums: Nammo, your points are right on target and technically well articulated, however...
Nammo, your points are right on target and technically well articulated, however...
My impressions on a week ago when I was forward raked by a 1/2"...
forums.audiworld.com /a4gen2/msgs/823214.phtml   (654 words)

  
 Lapua .22 Long Rifle Ammo
In August 1998 Patria Industries Oy, Celsius AB of Sweden and Raufoss ASA of Norway signed an agreement concerning the establishment of a Nordic Ammunition Group, the Nammo Group.
In Finland the Nammo Group comprises Nammo Lapua Oy.
Following operations were transferred to Nammo Lapua Oy: Lapua Ammunition plant, SK Jagd-und Sportmunitions GmbH, Product rights of Vammas Defencetec Oy, some functions in the Jyskä, Leppävirta Plant (brass cases), and part of the operations of the Vihtavuori Plant.
www.chuckhawks.com /lapua_22_ammo.htm   (799 words)

  
 Transatlantic co-operation in tactical propulsion signed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Both company groups recognise that the future in weapons scenario development will, to a much greater extent, be characterised by international co-operative efforts, in particular within NATO.
Daniel J. Murphy, President of AMPC, says, "AMPC and Nammo will be able to offer state of the art, affordable products to the missile industry.
His counter part, Nammo's CEO Edgar Fossheim, expressed his satisfaction that this new co-operative venture with AMPC would extend beyond their ongoing co-operation in the evolved Sea Sparrow missile program.
defence-data.com /paris2001/pagepa1109.htm   (220 words)

  
 Succesfull Firing Of Hybrid Rocket At Nammo Raufoss (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Succesfull Firing Of Hybrid Rocket At Nammo Raufoss (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)
Nammo AS is a leading developer and manufacturer of ammunition systems and missile & space propulsion products.
The corporate headquarter is located at Raufoss in Norway.
www.spacedaily.com.cob-web.org:8888 /news/rocketscience-05zze.html   (448 words)

  
 Nammo AS - 7.62mm (.30 Cal)
The Nammo 7.62mm ammunition is available in the following types:
All 7.62mm Plastic Training Ammunition by Nammo Bakelittfabrikken feeds and fires like standard ammunition, permitting safe and realistic MOUT training.
Copyright © 2006 Nammo AS Small Caliber Ammunition
www.nammo.com /templates/Product.aspx?id=208   (846 words)

  
 History of Nammo Lapua Oy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In August 1998 Patria Industries Oyj, Celsius AB of Sweden and Raufoss ASA of Norway signed an agreement concerning the establishment of a Nordic Ammunition Group, the Nammo Group.
Following operations were transferred to Nammo Lapua Oy:
SK Jagd- und Sportmunitions GmbH in Germany (affiliated company of Nammo Lapua Oy) changed its name to Lapua GmbH.
www.lapua.com /history.html   (433 words)

  
 NISAT - [document title goes here]
The corporation is 100 percent owned and controlled by the Finnish Government, and it includes Patria Finavitec Oy (aircraft support and aerospace structures), Patria Vammas Oy (artillery and ammunition) and Patria Vehicles Oy (armored vehicles).
Nammo Lapua Oy has about 350 employees (source: Nammo Lapua’s web site), and its plants are located in Vihtavouri, Lapua, and Leppävirta in Finland, and in Magdeburg in Gemany (SK Jagd- und Sportmunitions GmbH).
The company manufactures artillery and mortar charges and small arms ammunition with varied calibers (including 7.62 x 51mm NATO,.338 Lapua Magnum, 9 x 19mm NATO and.357 Magnum), ammunition for sniper rifles, pistols, revolvers, and sport shooting rifles.
www.nisat.org /database_info/country_industry.asp?Key=60   (541 words)

  
 Nammo AS - www.nammo.com
Nammo Raufoss part of Norwegian Centre of Expertise (NCE)
Six industrial areas announced as Norwegian Centre of Expertise
Click on the map to find contact information.
www.nammo.com   (26 words)

  
 Norway govt to exercise right to buy an additional 5 pct in Nammo - Forbes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The agreement gives any of the three parties the right to refuse another party's attempts to increase their stake to above 50 pct.
Patria's acquisition of Saab's full stake would have brought its holding up to 55 pct as it already owned 27.5 pct of Nammo.
Now that the Norwegian state has decided to exercise its refusal right, Patria and the Norway state will have equal stakes in Nammo.
www.forbes.com /business/feeds/afx/2005/11/24/afx2353184.html   (420 words)

  
 Saab to sell its 27.5 pct stake in Nordic Ammunition Company for 400 mln skr - Forbes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
STOCKHOLM (AFX) - Saab AB said it intends to sell its 27.5 pct holding in Nammo AS (Nordic Ammunition Company) to Finland's Patria Oyj for 400 mln skr, subject to a first refusal clause for the Norwegian state which owns 45 pct of Nammo.
The Norwegian state is entitled to acquire 5 pct of the shares up for sale and has said it will announce its intention on Dec 18.
Patria already owns 27.5 pct of Nammo, so if the Norwegian state were to take up its purchase right, Patria and Norway would have equal stakes in Nammo.
www.forbes.com /markets/feeds/afx/2005/11/23/afx2351542.html   (413 words)

  
 Nammo Lapua Oy - Boxed Brass (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Nammo Lapua Oy - Boxed Brass (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)
The manufacture of cases begins with high-quality raw materials, as well as superior smelting and metallurgical competence.
CIE Global, PO Box 2490, Indian Trail, NC 28079
www.gunaccessories.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Nammo/boxedbrass.asp   (116 words)

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