Kenneth | Area Sales Manager – NOMAFOAM & CELLFOAM

NMC Norge AS, Norway
Years at NMC: 12 years
Favourite NMC product: NOMATEC® Concrete mat – the world’s most boring product but incredibly fun to sell, NOMAPACK® O profile for the fish and offshore industry and thermoforming upholstery for the football arena seating

From the very beginning, what struck me about NMC was the people. There’s a strong sense of team spirit and a clear focus on the customer that you can feel right away. At the same time, I was impressed by how broad the company really is — NMC products cover an incredible range of segments and industries. It quickly became clear to me that this is a company with both depth and reach.

In my role at NMC Norge, I’m responsible for sales of synthetic foam solutions across a variety of sectors, from packaging and construction to offshore, marine, and converting. What I enjoy most is exactly that: understanding what customers really need and finding the right solution together. Sometimes it’s about timing, being there at the right moment — especially with products like our NOMATEC® Concrete mat, where seasonality plays a big role. I like being proactive, staying one step ahead, and building relationships where customers know they can rely on us. In fact, some even jokingly call me “Mr. Concrete Mat” — which, in a way, says it all.

Working closely with customers to find the right NOMAPACK® profile solutions is something I particularly value. I’m also involved in larger development projects, such as thermoformed seating solutions for football arenas in the Scandinavian climate — demanding environments that require strong collaboration between technical expertise and solution-oriented sales. That’s where you really see what “NMC Solutions for Industries” means in practice.

Over time, I’ve learned that knowledge is key — understanding the market, the customer, and also our own strengths. I’ve developed my skills in negotiation, strategy, and communication, but also learned how important it is to stay curious. Whether it’s new market trends, digital tools, or even AI — you keep learning, every day.

The magical thing about our foams:

For me, the magic of our foams lies in their flexibility. They adapt, they solve problems, they fit into almost any application. Whatever the challenge, there’s always a way to make it work — and that’s something I find incredibly motivating.

NMC is an exceptional place to work because:

What makes NMC special is the mindset. There is a strong customer focus and a real willingness to go the extra mile. But what stands out most to me is the team — people support each other, step in when needed, and work together to find solutions. It creates an environment where you feel you can rely on one another, and where challenges are something, you face as a team, not alone.

My magical foam moment at NMC:

One moment I’ll never forget happened early in my journey at NMC — and it still makes me smile today. I had ordered a sample of a NOMATEC® Concrete mat without realizing how big it actually was (the size is 2000 x 800 mm). When it arrived, there was no way it would fit into my car. But giving up wasn’t really an option. So I improvised. I went to the customer with just the packaging bag, stepped inside it, and presented the product that way. It was simple, maybe a bit unusual — but it worked — and the customer never forgot it. For me, that moment says a lot about NMC: be creative, stay practical, and always find a solution.