CAPABILITIES
FULL SPECTRUM PROTECTION
Protecting individuals demands relentless innovation and the latest technological advancements.
With a robust R&D department of over 90 engineers, we are constantly developing the next generation of protection equipment for military and police forces. This commitment to cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement is at the heart of our operations across all our companies.
IN-HOUSE TESTING
Our multi-country in-house testing facilities feature top-tier labs for ballistics, textiles, and composites. This enables fast, controlled development, optimizing gear for weight, protection, and comfort.
USER-CENTRIC INNOVATION
Our design involves end-users, engineers and designers creating gear that aligns with natural behaviors in high-stake situations. Partnerships with European Defence Fund projects and Norwegian Defence Research Establishment entities highlight our commitment to being future-ready.
QUALITY AND VERIFICATION
Quality is non-negotiable. We partner with leading European labs for external verification, and our internal labs ensure meticulous quality control. We adhere to global quality and environmental standards for consistent, traceable products.
OPERATIONAL AGILITY
Strategically located state-of-the-art production facilities across Europe enable quick ramp-ups and flexible deliveries. Our capabilities extend to laser cutting, automated sewing machines, lamination, and robotics, making us a reliable, global partner in protective gear.
PIONEERING TEXTILE INNOVATION WITH HEXONIA
Our Germany-based Hexonia is a leader in Europe’s textile industry with advanced knitting tech. Specializing in seamless and ballistic knitted products, Hexonia’s state-of-the-art labs and diverse knitting machines guarantee unmatched quality and innovation.
Centres of
Excellence
At NFM, safety and well-being are our top priorities. We offer comprehensive protection systems like GARM™ Combat Clothing, THOR™ Load Bearing, SKJOLD™ Body Armor, and HJELM™ Combat Helmets.
Our superior quality shows in our lightweight, advanced gear, made possible by our Europe-based Centres of Excellence, hubs for innovation and R&D.
Strategic Research & Development
- Germany
- Poland
- Norway
Production & Supply Chain Management
- Germany
- USA
- Poland
- Bulgaria
Tactical Textiles & Clothing Concepts
- Germany
- Poland
Strategic Market Presence
- Germany
- France
- USA
- Poland
- Norway
- Sweden
TECHNOLOGY
Quality in focus
Quality is at the centre of our corporate philosophy. We are certified according to PN-EN ISO 9001:2015-10 and PN-EN ISO 14001:2015-09. NFM offers full traceability of critical raw materials and processes to ensure order-to-order stability. Our raw materials are tested thoroughly, using well defined testing procedures.
Our internal laboratories allow us to test both ballistics and textiles during development and conduct quality control whilst external laboratories are used for test reports and certification of products. Extensive cooperation with our partners and incoming quality control ensures raw material quality. Quality parameters in our Quality Index are continuously measured and new quality objectives are defined each year, to constantly improve our processes.
In-house Design & Development
NFM manages the in-house design and production of the user’s complete protective solution. This enables NFM to approach the design process with a holistic perspective, ensuring that the components work together seamlessly.
NFM Ballistic Protection Development designs an entire ballistic protection range, from soft ballistic panels to hard ballistic plates, enabling the optimization of the ballistic system in terms of weight and performance. The NFM in-house shooting range provides immediate performance verification of all new products, ensuring rapid and controlled development.
NFM Textile Development designs ergonomic garments and load bearing equipment where the ballistic protection is integrated. Comfort, fit, and functionality are essential which is why we test our garments and tactical textiles together with some of the world’s most elite units, in a variety of environments.
Verification
& Certification
In addition to the extensive in-house capacity for performance verification, NFM has established close cooperation with several well-known laboratories in Europe:
TNO (The Netherlands)
The largest fully independent research, development and consultancy organisation in the Netherlands
FFI (Norway)
Norwegian Defense Research Establishment
SINTEF (Norway)
The Foundation for Scientific and Industrial
Research at the Norwegian Institute of Technology
Banco Nazionale di Prova (Italy)
The largest fully independent research, development and consultancy organisation in the Italy
IBPO (Poland)
Institute of Dyes & Organic Products
CIOP PIB (Poland)
Central Institute for Labour Protection
Institute of Textile Engineering
and Polymers (Poland)
Contributes to the development of novel materials with enhanced properties and functionalities
IW (Poland)
Textile Institute
ATH (Poland)
Textile Institute
Centexbel (Belgium)
Carryies out innovation-oriented research projects across the entire textile and polymer production chain
Intertek (UK)
A multinational assurance, inspection, product testing and certification company
EMPA (Switzerland)
Conducts cutting-edge materials and technology research, generating interdisciplinary solutions to major challenges faced by industry
