UMOE Advanced Composites Names Frode Grøvan Chief Commercial Officer

Updated on June 24, 2026 • 3 min read

UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC) has appointed Frode Grøvan as Chief Commercial Officer, effective no later than September 1, 2026.

The appointment comes as the company seeks to strengthen its commercial organization and expand its position in global compressed gas storage and transportation markets.

Experienced Commercial Leader Joins UAC

Grøvan brings more than 15 years of commercial and leadership experience across industrial, maritime and environmental sectors.

He currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Lindum AS and has previously held senior leadership positions at:

• Mandals AS
• Norsafe Group
• Cargotec

He also worked as an offshore projects broker at Pareto Shipbrokers.

Grøvan holds a Master of Science degree from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Supporting Growth in Energy Transition Markets

According to UAC CEO Lars Erik Lunøe, the appointment is an important step in preparing the company for future opportunities.

The company believes Grøvan’s combination of technical understanding and commercial leadership experience will help strengthen customer relationships while supporting growth in renewable energy and compressed gas applications.

Expanding Global Market Presence

Grøvan highlighted UAC’s established international footprint, noting that the company already serves customers in more than 40 countries worldwide.

In his new role, he will focus on:

• Expanding global market presence
• Strengthening customer relationships
• Supporting commercial growth initiatives
• Promoting UAC’s composite pressure vessel technologies
• Increasing adoption of compressed gas storage solutions

Global Leader in Type IV Composite Pressure Vessels

Headquartered in Kristiansand, Norway, UMOE Advanced Composites specializes in Type IV glass-fiber composite pressure vessels and storage modules for compressed gases.

The company operates manufacturing facilities in:

• Norway
• China

Its products are used across multiple sectors, including:

• Gas transportation
• Gas storage
• Maritime applications
• Rail transportation
• Offshore energy

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Outlook

The appointment reflects growing demand for advanced composite pressure vessels as industries seek lighter, safer and more efficient compressed gas storage solutions. As investments in alternative fuels, hydrogen infrastructure, biogas logistics and low-carbon transportation continue to expand, UMOE Advanced Composites is positioning itself to capture additional opportunities in global energy transition markets.

With Grøvan joining the executive team, UAC is expected to place greater emphasis on international commercial expansion while strengthening its position as a leading supplier of composite pressure vessel technologies.