In 4 years Nitroerg plans to launch an installation for the production of explosives – pentrite and hexogen in his mill in Krupski Mill. present in Warsaw, a letter of intention about cooperation with the Industrial improvement Agency was signed. The Polish arms manufacture is besides to benefit from fresh production capacities.
The Industrial improvement Agency and Nitroerg present signed a letter of intent to cooperate in expanding the company's capacity to produce 2 types of high-energy explosives – pentrite and hexogen. – This will let to support advanced civilian technologies in the mining and construction sectors. In circumstantial cases, products will be able to be delivered to the defence sector," said Michał Dąbrowski, president of the ARP. This is another IDA initiative to strengthen national production possible for the military. A fewer days ago The agency signed with Mesko and Grupa Azota letter of intent for the construction of the ammunition factory.
Nitroerg is 1 of the largest manufacturers of explosives and miners in Europe. The company belongs to the KGHM capital group and this copper company is the main recipient of its production. However, Nitroergu products have a alleged dual use, e.g. in the production of ammunition for the military. Although presently the arms sector is not a client of the company, as its representatives provide, the production of explosives besides means expanding the safety of production for military needs. If needed, supplies of explosives can be diverted to military-working facilities, independent of abroad imports.
– The arms manufacture needs investment and we have a diagnosed supply chain gap, which Nitroerg of the Industrial improvement Agency will bridge," revealed Robert Kropiwnicki, State Secretary at the Ministry of State Acts. “These products were not there for many years and had to be imported, and we know how delicate they are, due to the fact that without them neither ammunition nor drugs can arise,” he added.
The task involves the construction of an installation for the production of explosives at the mill site in Krupski Mill. presently the company is completing the investment preparation phase, besides from the financing side, and the work on the site is due to start at the end of next year. The completion of the 250 million PLN construction is planned in mid-2028.
