The commissioning of the new WNL building at the MESKO S.A. production plant in Pionki is one of the most important milestones in the implementation of “Project 400” – a strategic investment strengthening the country's capacity to produce ammunition and high-energy components. The project significantly expands the capabilities of the company, a member of the PGZ, in the field of tank and artillery ammunition, including 120 and 155 mm calibers and also establishes new competencies in the assembly of modular charges.

 

Modern Manufacturing Competencies and Supply guarantee

The new WNL building was designed as a technologically advanced production facility for the assembly, elaboration and packaging of tank and artillery ammunition. Its launch is a response to the growing needs of the Polish Armed Forces and the dynamically changing conditions of the modern battlefield, where supply stability, high product quality, and the ability to produce large volumes are crucial.

 

The facility's scope of operation includes, among others, the assembly of shell with sub-caliber and high-explosive projectiles, the elaboration of propellant charges, the arming of fuzes and the hermetic packaging of finished products. Each stage of the process is subject to multi-level quality control, conducted within strictly controlled environmental parameters.

 

Thanks to modern technological lines and advanced industrial automation systems, production is conducted with the highest standards of repeatability and reliability. The facility is also equipped with some of the best safety systems on the market – including fire detection systems – and customized solutions dedicated to handling explosives.

 

Measurable results right from the start

The scale and effectiveness of the investment are best demonstrated by the production results. Production has already begun in this building, and since its launch, over 10,000 BCME modular charges and over 1,500 rounds of 120mm tank ammunition have been produced.

 

This demonstrates the facility's rapid achievement of operational readiness and a real contribution to securing domestic needs - with the prospect of handling export orders.

 

Part of the strategic “Project 400”

The investment in Pionki is an integral part of “Project 400” – a comprehensive program to modernize and expand the production capacity of MESKO S.A., implemented at its production plants in Pionki and Skarżysko-Kamienna. The project includes, among other things, the development of multi-base propellants production technologies, large-caliber ammunition and rocket components, the expansion of storage infrastructure, and an increase in the production capacity of small-caliber ammunition and artillery ammunition components.

 

The total value of investment outlays for “Project 400” amounts to PLN 651.254 million, including PLN 150 million from the Capital Investment Fund and PLN 66.7 million from MESKO S.A.’s own funds.

 

Renata Gruszczyńska, Chairman of the Board of MESKO S.A.: - The commissioning of the WNL building in Pionki is a significant milestone for MESKO and the entire Polish defense industry. This investment significantly strengthens our production capabilities, increases the security of supplies to the Polish Armed Forces, and confirms that we are consistently building the nation's technological sovereignty. “Project 400” is a long-term response to security challenges – based on modern technologies, quality, and the competence of our employees.

 

Marcin Ożóg, Member of the Board of MESKO S.A.: - The WNL building represents a new level of quality in the assembly and elaboration of tank and artillery ammunition. The facility was designed with production flexibility in mind - enabling the implementation of production processes for various calibers, including 120 and 155 mm and in the future other modern solutions. This is a significant step towards increasing production quantity and shortening supply chains.

 

Krzysztof Marwicki, Member of the Board of MESKO S.A.: - The automation technologies, quality control systems, and occupational health and safety solutions used in WNL building set new standards in ammunition production. We can already see that the investment is delivering tangible operational benefits and the achieved volumes confirm the production plant's readiness for full operation.