The Polish company MESKO S.A., belonging to the Polish Armed Forces Group, concluded a contract with the French company EURENCO for the supply of high-quality energy nitrocellulose. This material is absolutely crucial in the production of peculiar ammunition, which has so far been lacking in a stable, predictable supply chain.
The agreement marks a breakthrough in MESKO's multi-annual efforts to supply a permanent independent origin of components essential for the manufacture of reinforcing products. The fresh contract with EURENCO is not only a business issue – it is simply a real strengthening of safety of supply for the Polish and European defence industry.
An crucial step in safety of supply for MESKO
The energy nitrocellulose produced at EURENCO Bergerac in France will now go straight to MESKO. This will guarantee the stableness and safety of continuous production of peculiar ammunition. This is peculiarly crucial at this time erstwhile the request for ammunition in Poland and throughout Europe is increasing rapidly. – Cooperation with EURENCO on the transfer of critical ammunition components is simply a breakthrough for us. For years, we have been seeking specified an agreement, and we have succeeded. This will guarantee that the Polish Armed Forces and allied armies have constant access to the best solutions to strengthen common safety – stressed Renata Gruszczyńska, president of the Management Board of MESKO S.A.
Security of supply – the foundation of the defence industry
In the past, the deficiency of guarantees of continuity of supply of nitrocellulose was a serious regulation for MESKO. The fresh agreement eliminates this hazard and protects production in the long term. It was the current board of directors that led to the breach of the long-term barriers and the signing of the contract, which permanently strengthens the foundations of national security. – By strengthening our partnership with MESKO we not only supply strategical natural material – we besides supply sustainable improvement of Polish industrial capacity and a unchangeable supply chain ready to meet increasing request for ammunition across Europe – said Thierry Francou, CEO of EURENCO.
A common front for European defence
The fresh agreement is not only the success of the MESKO, but besides part of a broader strategy to strengthen the autonomy of the European defence industry. In times of global tensions and increasing request for military equipment, unchangeable and independent sources of supply are of crucial importance.
Thanks to the synergy with EURENCO, MESKO strengthens its position as a global maker of ammunition and rocket systems, while at the same time implementing the Polish strategy of strengthening the home defence manufacture and securing critical supply chains.
MESKO and EURENCO – on companies
MESKO S.A. is simply a company with over a century of tradition, producing ammunition of various calibers and modern rocket systems specified as PIORUN or PIRAT. The company is part of the Polish Armed Forces Group and is 1 of the planet leaders in the industry.
EURENCO is simply a European leader in energy materials, producing drugs, explosives, fuels and additives for the defence, space and energy industries.
Text: Paul Soletek MESKO S.A.
