During Vihtavuori’s recent 100th anniversary celebration, Nammo Group CEO, Morton Brandzaeg, announced plans for the construction of a new Vihtavuori primer factory while delivering his keynote speech to strategic partners in both military and civilian markets.

The EUR 33 million investment will help ensure the security of supply needs for Nordic defense forces and will bolster the resilience of Nammo’s supply chain. The new primer factory is scheduled for completion in 2025 to meet military needs, with consumer sales as early as 2027.

Brandzaeg stated, “Following Russia’s war with Ukraine, a credible and resilient defense is increasingly important in the Nordic region. This significant investment for Nammo, underlines our commitment to supporting defense forces in the Nordic region to secure the future.”

Since 1922, Vihtavuori is best known for producing the highest quality smokeless powder for civilian, military, and industrial markets. Vihtavuori propellants are world renowned for their extreme temperature stability, clean burning characteristics, and unprecedented lot-to-lot consistency. Vihtavuori is imported by Capstone Precision Group, exclusive U.S. distributors for Vihtavuori, Lapua, Berger, and SK-Rimfire products. For more information, visit Vihtavuori.com.