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Custom Manufacturing for Defence Applications

Norseman Solutions manufactures custom-engineered foam, technical textile, elastomeric, film and flexible ducting products for federal defence agencies, NATO procurement programs, defence OEMs, contractors and manufacturers serving the defence industry across Canada and the United States.

From flexible heat and ventilation ducting and fabricated foam components to equipment covers, case inserts, gaskets and seals, containment systems, tents, tarps, mats, crash pads, and custom industrial textile products, we manufacture solutions for demanding applications where fit, durability, environmental performance, and reliability matter.

Our teams work with customers from initial requirements and CAD design through material selection, prototyping, fabrication, and production. With manufacturing across three Canadian facilities, a U.S. distribution network and access to international material sources, Norseman has the capabilities and supply network to support both specialized projects and ongoing production requirements.

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Engineered Products & Custom Solutions

Norseman manufactures application-specific products for equipment protection, transportation, storage, deployment and field operations.

Our experience includes drone cases, aircraft part cases, custom case inserts, tool and parts trays, flexible ventilation ducts, DND sleeping mats, fabricated foam components, containment berms and other custom textile, foam and polymer assemblies.

Products can be designed and manufactured around the equipment, operating environment and performance requirements of the application.

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Design & Manufacturing Capabilities

Our engineering and manufacturing teams support projects from concept and prototype through production using CAD design capabilities including SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Our capabilities allow Norseman to manufacture both individual components and complete fabricated assemblies to customer requirements.

What We Offer

Capabilities List

Industrial textile capabilities include:

  • Patterning and sewing

  • RF welding

  • Webbing installation

  • Hardware installation

  • Custom fabrication and assembly

Foam manufacturing capabilities include:

  • Skiving and saw cutting

  • Hot-wire cutting

  • Foam heat molding

  • CNC routing

  • Die cutting

  • Waterjet cutting

  • Heat welding

  • Foam-to-foam laminating

  • PSA application

  • 3D scanning

  • Laser engraving

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North American Manufacturing, Supply & Quality

Norseman operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

These Canadian sites are complemented by a network of USA distribution warehouses to support customers and programs throughout North America.

Our established international material sourcing network provides access to a broad range of technical foams, fabrics, films, elastomers, hardware and other materials required for custom manufacturing.

Norseman’s quality management systems include ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, supporting consistent processes, quality control and repeatable manufacturing.

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Defence Products Built Around Your Application

We manufacture a broad range of custom components and assemblies used to protect equipment, support personnel, manage environments, and improve the transport and deployment of defence assets.

Our capabilities include flexible heat and ventilation ducts, foam and fabricated foam parts, elastomeric gaskets and seals, custom case inserts, tool and parts trays, containment berms, canvas and polyethylene tents and tarps, equipment covers, mats and crash pads, foam targets, and other custom industrial textile products.

Whether you need a protective insert for a drone system, a custom aircraft parts case, a fabricated foam component, a ventilation duct, or a field-support textile assembly, we design a practical solution around the equipment, environment, and intended use.

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