Zakłady Metalowe DEZAMET

What Zakłady Metalowe DEZAMET does

Zakłady Metalowe DEZAMET S.A. is a Polish defense industrial manufacturer founded in 1939 in Nowa Dęba, operating as a public joint-stock company (Spółka Akcyjna) within the state-controlled Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) defense conglomerate, in which PGZ S.A. holds 45.99% and MESKO S.A. holds 39.94% of share capital. The company's core business is the development and manufacture of military ammunition across calibers ranging from 40mm to 155mm, including 155mm extended-range artillery rounds for the KRAB self-propelled howitzer (exceeding 40km range), 120mm mortar ammunition for RAK systems with programmable PMZ-10 fuzes, 60mm and 98mm light mortar rounds, 40x53mm automatic grenade launcher ammunition manufactured under Nammo Raufoss license, and 40x46mm single-shot variants. Supporting products include mechanical and electronic fuzes (KZ984, ZGN, MZR-96), weapon systems (GSBO-40 and GPBO-40 grenade launchers), hand grenades, rifle grenades, and the ZWP-81 vehicle-mounted smoke launcher system. The company is Poland's sole domestic producer of 155mm artillery shells, with all products meeting NATO STANAG 4187 and MIL-STD-1316 standards.

DEZAMET operates a B2B enterprise field sales model, selling primarily through negotiated multi-year contracts with the Polish Armament Agency (Agencja Uzbrojenia) on behalf of the Polish Armed Forces, complemented by participation in international defense exhibitions (Eurosatory, DSEI, IDEX, MSPO) for export development. The business is anchored on a historic ~PLN 11 billion 155mm ammunition contract covering 2024-2029 executed via the PGZ-Amunicja consortium. Secondary revenue streams include civilian metal processing services (pins, links, welded components for construction equipment), accredited research and measurement laboratory services (the only such comprehensive facility in the Podkarpackie region with PCA accreditation AB 1245), and specialized metalworking including CNC machining (MAZAK INTEGREX, HERMLE 5-axis), heat treatment, and galvanic processes. The company is currently undergoing significant capacity expansion supported by a €2.1M EU ASAP grant (RampUp4Dezamet project), Polish Investment Zone tax reliefs, and technology partnerships with BAE Systems (2025) and Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland (2025), positioning it for participation in the EU SAFE programme's ~€43.7 billion Polish defense allocation.

Name

Zakłady Metalowe DEZAMET

Legal name

Zakłady Metalowe "Dezamet" Spółka Akcyjna

Website

https://dezamet.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Zakłady Metalowe DEZAMET is a Polish defense manufacturer producing military ammunition (155mm artillery, mortars, grenade launchers), fuzes, and weapon systems, serving primarily the Polish Armed Forces as the country's sole domestic producer of 155mm artillery shells within the PGZ group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Ammunition Manufacturing

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993), Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Artillery, Mortar & Tank Munitions (IMABAHAH)

Keywords

• Military ammunition manufacturing
• Artillery ammunition
• Mortar ammunition
• Grenade launcher rounds
• Defense metalworking

Headquarters

HQ city

Nowa Dęba

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Military Ammunition Sales: Direct sales of artillery, mortar, and grenade launcher ammunition to the Polish Armed Forces and international defense customers through negotiated government contracts with the Armament Agency. Revenue is generated through one-time product delivery contracts, typically multi-year agreements for specific ammunition quantities.
2. Civilian Metal Processing Services: Provides metal processing, machining, galvanic treatment, heat treatment, and welding services for civilian customers, including manufacturing of pins, links, and welded parts for construction equipment.
3. Laboratory Testing Services: Accredited research and measurement laboratory services including workplace environmental testing, water/wastewater analysis, and materials testing for external customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DEZAMET manufactures military ammunition including 155mm artillery rounds for KRAB howitzers, 120mm/60mm/98mm mortar ammunition, and 40mm grenade launcher ammunition, along with fuzes, weapon systems (GSBO-40, GPBO-40), hand and rifle grenades. The company also provides civilian metal processing services (machining, welding, galvanic and heat treatment) and accredited research and measurement laboratory services.

Product overview

Zakłady Metalowe DEZAMET S.A. is a defense industry manufacturer specializing in military ammunition and weapons systems. The product portfolio centers on three core categories: (1) Artillery, mortar, and grenade launcher ammunition in calibers ranging from 60mm to 155mm, including 155mm artillery rounds for KRAB howitzers, 120mm mortar ammunition for RAK systems, and 40mm ammunition for both automatic and single-shot grenade launchers; (2) Weapon systems including GSBO-40 and GPBO-40 single-shot grenade launchers; (3) Supporting components including fuzes (mechanical and programmable electronic types) and specialized launcher systems. The company also offers civilian production capabilities for construction equipment components (pins, links, welded parts) and maintains accredited testing laboratories for materials analysis and measurement services. As part of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (Polish Armaments Group), DEZAMET provides comprehensive solutions for military and security forces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 155mm Artillery Ammunition High-explosive extended range artillery ammunition for 155mm KRAB self-propelled howitzer, with maximum range exceeding 40km using modular combustion charges. Includes OFdMKM HE and OFdMKM base bleed variants armed with KZ984 dual-purpose impact fuze meeting NATO STANAG 4187.
• 120mm Mortar Ammunition Mortar ammunition designed for self-propelled RAK mortar systems, including HE, illuminating, and smoke variants with programmable PMZ-10 fuzes compatible with NATO STANAG standards.
• 60mm Mortar Ammunition Light mortar ammunition fired from LM-60D and LM-60K mortars, including HE (O-LM60), illuminating (S-LM60), and smoke (D-LM60) versions.
• 40x53mm Ammunition for Automatic Grenade Launcher High-velocity ammunition for Mk.19 mod.3, H&K GMG, and CIS 40 AGL automatic grenade launchers. Includes HE (NGA-O), HEDP (NGKO, NGKO-2), and training variants manufactured under Nammo Raufoss AS license.
• 40x46mm Ammunition for Single-Shot Grenade Launcher Low-velocity ammunition for GSBO-40 and GPBO-40 grenade launchers including HE SD (NGO-N1), practice (NGC1-40, NGC2-40), illuminating (NGOs-N), flash-bang (NGHB-N), smoke (NGD-N, NGDR-N), and multi-rubber balls (NGK-N) rounds.
• GSBO-40 Single-Shot Self-Propelled Grenade Launcher Modern individual non-automatic, single-shot weapon for engaging personnel, technical devices, buildings, and lightly armored combat equipment with various ammunition types.
• GPBO-40 Single-Shot Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher Additional fire unit designed for 5.56mm wz.96 Beryl or 7.62mm AKM rifles for engaging personnel and lightly armored targets.
• Rifle Grenades Grenades fired from 5.56mm and 5.45mm rifles including HEAP (GNPO), smoke (NGD-93), incendiary (NGZ-93), and illuminating (NGOS-93) variants.
• Hand Grenades Defensive RGO-88 fragmentation grenade and offensive RGZ-89 concussion grenade with UZRGM detonators.
• Fuzes Mechanical and electronic fuzes for various ammunition types including rifle grenade fuze ZGN, mortar fuzes ZGM, MZR-6OM, MZR-96, UMZ-12, PMZ-10, and artillery fuze KZ984, meeting STANAG 4187 and MIL-STD-1316 safety standards.
• ZWP-81 81mm Vehicle-Mounted Launcher System Projectile launcher set for mounting on combat vehicles, capable of launching smoke grenades up to 350m. Available in 4, 6, 8, or 12 launcher configurations.
• 98mm Mortar Ammunition Ammunition for M-98 mortar including training, illuminating, and smoke variants.

Quantifiable outcome

• €2.1M EU funding secured for production capacity increase in 155mm artillery ammunition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025DEZAMET and Saab Switzerland signed a Memorandum of Understanding expressing mutual intent to establish strategic partnership. The agreement defines general framework for licensing arrangements where DEZAMET would produce and sell certain Saab Switzerland products in Poland, while Saab gains access to DEZAMET's production capabilities and local market knowledge. Both parties acknowledged potential for knowledge exchange, joint projects, and identification of synergies.
• BAE SystemscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 15 September 2025Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa selected BAE Systems as the partner for 155mm large-caliber ammunition production technology. This is an open-ended contract with 40-year notice period, enabling PGZ's ammunition domain (including DEZAMET, MESKO, Belma, Nitro-Chem, Gamrat) to introduce new products and expand production capabilities. BAE Systems' offer was chosen based on criteria of production independence, technological solutions, and price.
• Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company ownership: PGZ S.A. holds 45.99% and MESKO S.A. holds 39.94% of DEZAMET. DEZAMET is a core member of PGZ's ammunition domain, participating in consortium arrangements like PGZ-Amunicja for major defense contracts. The company operates as part of Poland's national defense industrial ecosystem.
• Nammo Raufoss ASminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDEZAMET manufactures certain 40x53mm automatic grenade launcher ammunition (NGKO, NGKO-2) under license from Nammo Raufoss AS, enabling production of advanced HEDP and air-burst ammunition compatible with NATO standards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• MESKO S.A. Polish manufacturer of ammunition and missile systems, fellow PGZ subsidiary and 39.94% shareholder of DEZAMET. Both operate in Poland's domestic ammunition supply chain with overlapping caliber portfolios.
• Nammo AS: Nordic-headquartered defense ammunition manufacturer covering small-, medium- and large-caliber rounds and rocket motors. Existing Nammo Raufoss AS licensing partner to DEZAMET, with directly comparable product line.

Broad incumbents

• Rheinmetall AG: German defense conglomerate with one of Europe's largest ammunition divisions (155mm Assegai, tank, and air-defense munitions). Competes for the same European army procurement programs DEZAMET serves.
• KNDS (KMW + Nexter): Franco-German armored and artillery systems prime (Nexter heritage in artillery, including155mm ammunition). Competes for NATO155mm procurement and artillery platform integration contracts.
• BAE Systems plc: Global defense prime that is the technology partner supplying DEZAMET's 155mm large-caliber licensing. BAE's Bofors munitions business competes in the same NATO artillery ammunition category.
• Saab AB: Swedish defense group active in artillery ammunition, grenade launchers, and weapon systems (Bofors heritage). Signed strategic MoU with DEZAMET in Oct-2025 and competes for similar European contracts.
• RUAG (RUAG MRO Holding): Swiss defense and aerospace company with ammunition and small-caliber weapons production; serves European armies with comparable caliber portfolios.

Others

• Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ): Polish state-owned defense conglomerate and45.99% owner of DEZAMET. Not a competitor but the parent ecosystem that channels contract flow and consortium participation.
• WB Electronics S.A. Polish private defense company specializing in electronics, communications, and unmanned systems. Sister private-sector Polish defense firm providing context on local competition and partner ecosystem.

Regional players

• Czechoslovak Group (CSG): Czech defense industrial group with ammunition and vehicle subsidiaries (e.g., Excalibur Army, STV). Operates in the same Central European defense ecosystem and serves overlapping NATO customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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