Praedium Consulting Malta Ltd and Mine Action and Training MAT Kosovo Sh.p.K.

What Praedium Consulting Malta Ltd and Mine Action and Training MAT Kosovo Sh.p.K. does

Praedium Consulting Malta Limited (PCM) and its wholly-owned operating subsidiary Mine Action and Training Kosovo Sh.p.K. (MAT Kosovo) form a privately-held group specializing in IMAS-compliant Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) training. The business operates a purpose-built residential training establishment in Peja, Kosovo, including demolition ranges, EO-Recognition areas, bulk demolition facilities, IED scenarios constructed within a former sugar factory, and a K9 explosive detection capability. The technical offering spans IMAS EOD Levels 1, 2, 3, and 3+, combined IEDD Levels 1-3, Conversion Courses, Ammunition Management, Quality Management, Counter-UAS/Missile/Guided Weapons EOD, Advanced Search, and non-technical courses for medics, community liaison, and UAS pilots — externally accredited by Open College Networks and certified through the Institute of Munitions Clearance and Search Engineers.

The group is led by founder and Managing Director Ben Remfrey MBE (25+ years in the sector) with a senior team including COO Dr. Karl Strobl, Advanced EOD Instructor Peter Le Sueur OBE, and a roster of former-military and UN-mission EOD specialists. Customer segments comprise Ukrainian government agencies (Armed Forces, National Guard, Police, State Emergency Services, State Special Transport Service), major international humanitarian NGOs (Halo Trust, Danish Church Aid, Norwegian People's Aid, Free Fields Foundation), private security firms (G4S, 1st Line Defence), and — via an EDR partnership — energy-sector clients requiring UXO risk management. Since February 2022, the group has trained 500+ Ukrainians (384 by Nov 2024, including 85 female graduates) with funding from Mriya Aid and Jersey Overseas Aid.

The business model is professional-services based: quote-priced, all-inclusive residential packages covering accommodation, meals, transport, security, and training, delivered in English, Ukrainian, or Arabic. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to governments and INGOs, inside sales through the website and email, community-led referrals from alumni, and event-driven outreach (ISNR Abu Dhabi, EOK HUB Magazine). Recent 2026 strategic alliances with Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and James Madison University's CISR — plus the REAMDA robotics partnership — signal a shift toward global program scaling, energy-sector vertical expansion, and technology-integrated curriculum development.

Name

Praedium Consulting Malta Ltd and Mine Action and Training MAT Kosovo Sh.p.K.

Legal name

Praedium Consulting Malta Limited

Website

https://pcm-erw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Praedium Consulting Malta and MAT Kosovo operate an IMAS-compliant EOD and IEDD training establishment delivering residential courses to government agencies, INGOs, NGOs, and energy-sector clients globally, with a post-2022 focus on Ukrainian personnel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Mine Action & EOD Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABALAH

Defense & Security

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Industry-Specific Professional Training (e.g., Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction)

SECONDARYBPAKAOAH

Security Risk Assessment, Auditing & Security Consulting Training

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Training & Certification for Security Personnel

SECONDARYEDAAALAK

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• EOD training services
• Mine action training
• IED disposal training
• Humanitarian demining
• Explosive ordnance disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Xaghra (Gozo)

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional IMAS Training Certification: Residential IMAS-compliant EOD and IEDD training courses with globally recognized certification. Courses include field operator, level 3, level 3+, IEDD, conversion courses, and specialized programs. Pricing appears quote-based as all-inclusive packages including accommodation, meals, transport, and airport transfers.
2. Online Training Courses: Online IED, ERW, and landmine awareness courses for journalists, NGO staff, and hostile environment operators.
3. Energy Sector Consulting: ERW desk top analysis, quality assurance/control, task planning, and ERW services supplier due diligence for renewable energy and oil & gas projects. Turn-key solutions in partnership with EDR.
4. In-Country Training Services: Training delivery within Ukraine for IMAS CMD and CBRN training, bespoke to client needs. Deployment of training cadre personnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Praedium Consulting Malta Ltd (PCM) and its wholly-owned subsidiary MAT Kosovo Sh.p.K. operate a purpose-built IMAS-compliant Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) training establishment. The company delivers residential technical courses, conversion courses, specialist and non-technical training, and online IED/ERW awareness courses, alongside energy sector consulting for ERW/EOD/IEDD solutions. Training is delivered at the MAT Kosovo facility in Peja and in-country (notably Ukraine), with all courses externally accredited by Open College Networks (OCN) and certified through IMCSE.

Product overview

Praedium Consulting Malta (PCM) and MAT Kosovo operate as a unified training establishment offering a comprehensive portfolio of IMAS-compliant EOD and IEDD training courses. The core offering includes residential technical courses (IMAS EOD Levels 1&2, 3, 3+, IEDD Levels 1-3, Conversion Courses, and Specialist courses like C-UAS/Missiles and Search Advisory), non-technical courses (ERW Risk Management, Community Liaison, Team Medics, UAS Pilots), and online courses. Courses are delivered at the MAT Kosovo training facility in Peja or can be conducted in-country. The company also provides energy sector consulting services through partnership with EDR for ERW/EOD/IEDD solutions. All courses are externally accredited by Open College Networks (OCN) and certified through the Institute of Munitions Clearance and Search Engineers (IMCSE).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Field Operator / IMAS Level 1 & 2 EOD Course (FO2) Field Operator training providing the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to perform duties and tasks of a field operator for planning and managing Humanitarian Mine Action field operations in accordance with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS). For personnel entering humanitarian demining.
• IMAS Level 3 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Course Advanced EOD training providing the knowledge and skills necessary to perform duties of a qualified IMAS Level 3 EOD Operator during EOD operations, meeting IMAS 09.30 criteria. For EOD operators advancing to Level 3 competency.
• IMAS Level 3+ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Course Advanced training for IMAS EOD Level 3 certified operators focusing on management and planning of demining operations, demolitions, explosive storage, and disposal of depleted Uranium, air-dropped and guided weapon fusing techniques.
• IMAS IEDD Level 1 & 2 Course (Combined) Combined Improvised Explosive Device Disposal training covering location, identification and rendering safe of IEDs for the humanitarian sector.
• IMAS IEDD Level 3 Course Advanced IEDD Operator training meeting IMAS 09.31 standard criteria for EOD Level 3 holders.
• IMAS Conversion Course (IMAS-CC) – Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Two-week conversion course for those working in HMA, commercial Mine Action, the EOD industry, and military EOD personnel to formalize or convert their qualifications to IMAS standards.
• IMAS Quality Management in Mine Action Course Training for Quality Managers in the Mine Action industry to perform QA/QC in line with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), covering quality management principles, implementation, and monitoring.
• Ammunition & Physical Stockpile Safety & Security Management Course (PSSM) Training in ammunition management operations in accordance with UN International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG) and IMAS standards.
• Advance Search / Search Advisor Course Advanced search training for IMAS EOD Level 3 holders to enhance skills in planning and executing Advanced Search tasks, threat mitigation, and VIP Event Security.
• Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems, Missiles and Guided Weapons EOD Operators Course Specialized training for intermediate and advanced EOD Operators to conduct reconnaissance, categorizations, and render-safe of UAS, missiles, and guided weapons, including Iranian munitions and FPV drones.
• Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Risk Management Training Risk management training for addressing ERW contamination affecting countries globally through conventional and non-conventional arms and unexploded ordnance.
• Community Liaison Officer Course Training for MRE (Mine Risk Education) and Community Liaison capabilities including train-the-trainer components.
• Humanitarian Mine Action Team Medics Course Medical training (MIRA Extended) for Medics and First Aiders on demining sites and remote locations dealing with casualties in increased-risk environments.
• UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Pilots Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% safety record - no landmine or UXO related incident involving staff
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 6 Alpha AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Donation of 2x Vallon VMXC1-3 detectors for use in training Ukrainian agency personnel. Continuation of cooperation built on mutual respect. Equipment donation to enhance training capability.
• Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Training programme partnership to launch courses tailored for Ukrainian context. Combines KPI's scientific and technical expertise with MAT Kosovo's IMAS-compliant training portfolio. Joint R&D and T&E on technologies and threats relevant to Ukraine's defence and recovery. Long-term partnership for joint products and services worldwide.
• James Madison University's Centre for International Stabilization and Recovery (CISR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Strategic partnership for joint design and delivery of certified mine action and EOD training programmes for humanitarian professionals worldwide. Significant step in expanding global reach and program quality.
• Mriya AidcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2022Canadian foundation providing funding for Ukrainian training programs. Primary supporter of 'Train & Equip' program for Ukrainian deminers. Generous contributions enabling training of hundreds of Ukrainian nationals.
• FoU-EODminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFunding support organization for Ukrainian EOD training programs.
• EDR (Energy sector partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EDR, a globally recognized geophysical consultancy for renewable energy and oil & gas projects. Combined with PCM/MAT Kosovo to create integrated, turn-key ERW, EOD & IEDD solutions for energy sector clients worldwide.
• UN WomencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration supporting Ukrainian female IMAS IEDD students. UN Women arranged commemorative event for Ukrainian women in Kosovo, recognizing strength and resilience. Partnership for gender inclusion in specialized safety fields.
• UDA (Ukrainian Democratic Army)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term friendship and commitment to supporting Ukrainian nationals. Partnership for standing in solidarity with Ukraine.
• Poliex (Montenegro)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Montenegro improving demolitions range capabilities. Provided world-class facility for live demolitions on live ordnance using high and low order techniques with latest systems.
• Secure Life GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional agent for PCM/MAT Kosovo at ISNR Exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Supporting marketing and sales efforts in the region.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Janus Global Operations (Amentum): Major US-based defense and stabilization services provider offering mine action, EOD, and security services as part of a broader portfolio. Comparable capability stack but operates at much larger scale, providing broader incumbent competition for large government mine action contracts.
• KBR Government Solutions: Global government services company with a defense and intelligence solutions practice including EOD, mine action, and training support. Overlaps with PCM on training delivery for military and government clients but at a vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• DynCorp International: Provides aviation, logistics, and training services to US and allied governments including EOD support and mine action training. Comparable end-customer profile but significantly broader portfolio and deeper institutional contracting relationships.

Direct peers

• CRITICAL Solutions International: Provides EOD, IEDD, mine action, and counter-IED training and advisory services globally for humanitarian and defense clients. Closely comparable offering — IMAS-aligned training, residential course delivery, and government/NGO customer base — making it a direct competitor for the same training contracts.
• RONCO Consulting Corporation: Specialized security and EOD training/operations company serving US government, DoD, and international clients. Directly comparable as a private-sector provider of EOD, IEDD, and mine action training outside a pure military context, with similar customer mix (military, government agencies, INGOs).
• 1st Line Defence: UK-based EOD and risk management consultancy providing technical search, EOD training, and ERW services. Already a PCM customer for EOD training of its management personnel — directly comparable niche capability and customer base in European mine action training.

Emerging players

• Mines Advisory Group (MAG): Leading humanitarian mine action NGO with active Ukraine programs. Comparable end-market (qualified EOD operators in conflict-affected states) and overlapping donor ecosystem; could expand internal training and reduce reliance on PCM over time.
• The HALO Trust: World's largest humanitarian mine action NGO, operating in Ukraine and post-conflict regions globally. Comparable customer base and mission but focuses on clearance operations rather than training; PCM's training is a feeder pipeline for HALO's operational demand.

Others

• Norwegian People's Aid (NPA): Major humanitarian demining operator with substantial Ukraine operations. Comparable end-customer base (INGO-funded demining operators requiring IMAS-trained staff) and overlap with several of PCM's named customers, making it both a buyer of training and a potential integrator.
• GICHD (Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining): Intergovernmental policy and standards body for mine action, custodian of IMAS. Not a competitor but the regulatory authority whose standards PCM operates under; partnership and accreditation relationship that defines PCM's competitive positioning.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pcm-erw
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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