NFM Group

What NFM Group does

NFM Group is a privately held Norwegian designer, developer, and manufacturer of advanced protective equipment for military, law enforcement, and first responder organizations. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Ski, Norway, the group operates as a holding structure of 21 companies spanning 8 locations in Norway, Germany, France, Poland, and the United States, with 7 production facilities and a workforce of 3,600+ employees representing 30+ nationalities. The portfolio centers on personal protection, anchored by the Hjelm tactical helmet line (with mounting bracket and chin strap accessory system) alongside the Thor, Skjold, Garm, Eir, and Driv product families that cover combat protection, tactical operations, and field deployment use cases.

The company's underlying technology is built around next-generation protection systems developed by a dedicated engineering team of over 90 specialists, with European Defense Fund leadership alongside the European Defense Agency supporting R&D into new protective equipment standards. NFM Group reports that all six branded products are engineered to protect individuals from man-made and natural threats across varied climatic and operational environments.

NFM Group makes money primarily through B2B/B2G hardware sales of protective equipment via direct enterprise channels to government defense agencies, armed forces, and law enforcement organizations globally, with regional business units handling in-country sales. A secondary consumer channel exists through the nfm-shop.com e-commerce storefront. Consolidated revenue reached €270M in 2023, with quote-based procurement (pricing not publicly disclosed) and reference customers including armed forces worldwide, law enforcement agencies, and first responders across defense, government, and emergency services verticals.

Name

NFM Group

Legal name

NFM Group

Website

https://nfm.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

NFM Group is a Norwegian-founded designer and manufacturer of advanced personal protective equipment — tactical helmets and combat gear — supplying armed forces, law enforcement, and first responders worldwide through 21 subsidiaries across Europe and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military and law enforcement protective equipment

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Safety & Law Enforcement Uniforms (CRAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Powersports Safety, Helmets & Protective Gear Manufacturing (IMACAEAN)

Keywords

• Tactical helmets
• Military protective equipment
• Combat clothing
• Law enforcement gear
• Personal protection equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ski

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Protective Equipment Sales: Sale of tactical helmets (Hjelm, Thor, Skjold, Garm) and protective gear (Eir, Driv) to military, law enforcement, and first responder organizations globally

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NFM Group designs, develops, produces, and supplies tactical helmets (including the Hjelm line with mounting bracket and chin strap accessory system) and protective equipment (Thor, Skjold, Garm, Eir, Driv) for military, law enforcement, and first responder organizations worldwide. The company also operates a direct-to-consumer webshop at nfm-shop.com for individual purchases of tactical gear, apparel, and accessories. Production is carried out at seven manufacturing facilities across eight locations in Europe and the United States.

Product overview

NFM Group is a world leader in personal protection, supplying a portfolio of tactical protective equipment including six named products: Hjelm (tactical helmet), Thor, Skjold, Garm, Eir, and Driv. These products serve Armed Forces, Law Enforcement, and First Responders worldwide. The company operates with 21 companies across 8 locations, 7 production facilities, and 3,600+ employees. The product portfolio includes helmets with mounting systems and combat clothing designed for modern operational environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hjelm™: Tactical helmet product line
• Thor™
• Skjold™
• Garm™
• Eir™
• Driv™

Products and services

• Hjelm™ Tactical helmet designed for military and law enforcement use, featuring a mounting bracket and chin strap system for attaching accessories. Sold to armed forces, law enforcement, and first responder organizations globally.
• Thor™ Protective tactical equipment for military and law enforcement applications. Sold through NFM Group's B2B/B2G channels and the consumer webshop.
• Skjold™ Protective tactical equipment for military and law enforcement applications. Sold through NFM Group's B2B/B2G channels and the consumer webshop.
• Garm™ Protective tactical equipment for military and law enforcement applications. Sold through NFM Group's B2B/B2G channels and the consumer webshop.
• Eir™ Protective tactical equipment for military and law enforcement applications. Sold through NFM Group's B2B/B2G channels and the consumer webshop.
• Driv™ Protective tactical equipment for military and law enforcement applications. Sold through NFM Group's B2B/B2G channels and the consumer webshop.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Next-Generation Combat Clothing PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Strategic partnership announced for the development of next-generation combat clothing solutions.
• European Defense AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFM Group leads European Defense Fund initiatives in collaboration with the European Defense Agency, working to create new standards in protective equipment and enhance defence capabilities across Europe.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rheinmetall: Major German defense technology company with broad portfolio including vehicles, weapons, and air defense; while much larger, its soldier systems division overlaps with NFM's helmet and personal protection offering for European armed forces.
• BAE Systems: Global defense prime with broad portfolio across air, land, naval, and soldier systems; competes with NFM in defense procurement and bundles personal protection equipment as part of broader platform contracts.
• MSA Safety: Global safety equipment manufacturer focused on head, respiratory, and fall protection for industrial, fire service, and military markets; competes with NFM in protective headgear for defense and first-responder customers.
• Honeywell Safety: Global safety products manufacturer with PPE portfolio spanning respiratory, head, eye, and fall protection; competes with NFM in defense and first-responder safety equipment categories.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Global PPE manufacturer serving industrial, military, and first-responder markets with respiratory, hearing, and head protection; overlaps with NFM in protective equipment for defense and public safety customers.

Direct peers

• Gentex Corporation: US-based manufacturer of advanced military helmets and soldier protective systems, including the Ops-Core brand of tactical helmets; a direct competitor to NFM in military helmet systems sold to armed forces and law enforcement globally.
• Revision Military: North American provider of protective equipment for military and tactical operators, including ballistic eyewear, helmets, and power systems; a direct peer in the tactical personal protection category serving similar defense customers.
• Safariland Group: US-based manufacturer of body armor, holsters, and tactical gear for military, law enforcement, and security professionals; competes directly with NFM in the personal protection segment for similar government customers.
• Point Blank Enterprises: US-based manufacturer of body armor and ballistic protection systems for military and law enforcement; competes directly with NFM's body armor and protective gear offerings for the same government end-markets.
• Avon Protection: UK-based manufacturer of respiratory and ballistic protection equipment for military, law enforcement, and first responders; one of NFM's closest direct competitors in personal protective equipment with overlapping product lines including tactical helmets and protective systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/@nfmgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/nfmdivision
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nfmgroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/nfm.group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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