The increasing importance of modern defence technologies, the automation of production, the improvement of intelligent materials and the expansion to NATO markets present find the directions of improvement of MIRANDA.

Grzegorz Dybus, president of the Management Board of MIRANDA Sp. z o.o., talks to Zbigniew Grzeszczuk as part of the cycle “10 questions to.”.

What is presently Miranda's biggest improvement priority?

Currently, Miranda's biggest improvement precedence is to strengthen its leadership in the high-tech masking section and to intensify its activities in product innovation and sustainability. Miranda focuses on providing uncompromising solutions for a modern battlefield. The key direction is the improvement of advanced multispectral technologies, which defend not only from sight (optical camouflage), but above all from detection in close and distant infrared (thermvision) and radiolocation (radars).

In the face of global energy transformation, the company optimises production processes through continuous investments in modern machinery park and consistently seeks energy self-sufficiency. strategical partnerships with the aim of developing a fresh generation of materials with unique protective and environmental features are an crucial support for these activities.

How do your production technologies disagree from those utilized by competitors?

Our technological advantage is based on a unique combination of full, vertical integration of production with advanced textile chemistry. Unlike most players on the market, Miranda controls the full cycle of product formation in 1 place – from weaving, weaving and knitting, to peculiar finishing and confection. Our strongest side is the proprietary technology of apreture. While standard marketplace products usually focus on 1 feature, our processes let the fabric to be given many advanced features simultaneously, without losing their first mechanical parameters.

In the military segment, we are distinguished by uncompromising precision in the management of wave reflection in different spectrum ranges. We usage the first formulas of dyes and coatings that let to get the desired remission curve not only in visible light, but above all in close and distant infrared and radiolocation.

Which markets or client groups are most crucial present for the business?

In Miranda's operations, 2 parallel pillars are now most important: the defence sector and the specialised industrial marketplace B2B. The most crucial foundation of the activity remains the defence sector and uniform services in Poland and in NATO countries, which we make under the Miranda Military brand. Orders for multispectral camouflage systems and advanced uniform fabrics are crucial. As a strategical supplier, we supply technologies to defend the lives of soldiers and equipment on the modern battlefield.

Foreign markets are the main driver of the company's growth. Miranda's products go not only to European countries, but besides to the Asian and American markets. This global presence allows us to continuously transfer cognition and adapt technologies to different climate conditions and restrictive normative requirements of another countries. In parallel, cooperation with the private manufacture is developed, where precision, functionality and innovation of materials play a key role. Joint R & D projects let us to implement innovation and build a sustainable competitive advantage in the future.

How does the company carry out environmental and liable production activities?

For Miranda, environmental work is an integral part of the operational strategy. The company actively modernizes machinery park and power facilities to minimize the environmental impact of production. These activities are confirmed by global certificates and standards, including OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and compliance with scope Regulation. besides an crucial component of the strategy is the plan of materials of very advanced durability, which prolongs the life cycle of products and reduces the consumption of natural materials.

The plan of materials with highly advanced mechanical opposition makes finished products (such as camouflage systems or military tents) can be operated much longer. This straight translates into lower consumption of natural materials on a global scale. An integral part of the ESG policy of the company are besides investments in occupational safety (Health and Safety) and programs that improve the qualifications of employees, which allows to build stable, professional and informed staff.

Which certificates and quality standards are presently based on production?

Production in Miranda Sp. z o.o. is based on an integrated management strategy covering civil, military and environmental standards. Certificates are key: ISO 9001, AQAP 2110, WSK (Internal Control System), OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. Fulfilling these global standards is essential and essential for the implementation of contracts for the defence sector and advanced industry. In the area of user wellness and care for the environment Miranda uncompromisingly meets marketplace and legal criteria.

In addition, the products are subject to rigorous testing, including watertightness, flame retardability, mechanical opposition and infrared re-emission parameters.

Have fresh technological solutions or automation processes been implemented recently?

Yeah. The last months have been a period of intensive technological investment. The strategy of the company is based on 2 pillars: the automation of production and the improvement of advanced masking systems. In the defence sector, requirements are uncompromising, as automation straight translates into the life and safety of soldiers in the modern battlefield. Our biggest breakthrough in this area is advanced multispectral cloaking. Modern designation systems are no longer based solely on the human eye, so our fresh technologies focus on blocking the full spectrum, from visible light to night imagination to thermal vision. Thanks to the fresh device park, we are able to integrate modern dyes and coatings absorbing or dispersing radiation straight in the fabric printing and finishing process. As a result, camouflage is no longer just a model on material, but it becomes an integral technological barrier

The company has besides completed an crucial phase of modernization of the machinery park, launching a fresh line of looms and a modern rotary printer allowing the application of complex designs with very advanced accuracy. In the civilian market, where design, aesthetics and wear opposition are important, this gives us a immense competitive advantage.

How does cooperation with the fresh contractor begin?

The process of cooperation starts with a detailed method interview, which allows to accurately identify the customer's needs. In the case of specialised projects, samples of materials shall be prepared subject to rigorous laboratory tests. Due to the company's presence in the defence sector, detailed verification procedures for counterparties comply with the requirements of the WSK and the rules on trade in strategical goods are besides used. At the end of the formal stage, production parameters and transportation schedules are established and cooperation is frequently transformed into a long-term technological partnership.

What manufacture challenges have the company faced most frequently in fresh years?

In the defence sector, dynamic improvement of drones and widespread access to low-cost thermal sensors have made conventional camouflage methods insufficient. Our overarching goal is to constantly improve and overtake these technologies. The stableness of supply chains and the time to implement fresh solutions, while maintaining the highest quality standards, are besides an crucial problem.

The increasing expectations of intelligent materials, sustainable production, price competitiveness and expanding personalisation of products are crucial in the civilian market. We measurement the request to implement eco-design, recycled natural materials and biodegradable finishes while maintaining the highest aesthetic qualities.

Rigorous requirements – coming in parallel from the military and commercial marketplace – forced us to profoundly transform the device park. Thanks to dual technology and flexible production lines, present we are not only responding to the current needs of both sectors, but we are actually building standards of modern textile industry.

Are there fresh products, investments or expansion to another abroad markets in the plans?

The company's improvement strategy assumes the full possible of modern machinery park. In the defence sector, work is underway on a fresh generation of light masking systems providing protection across multiple spectrum ranges. In the civilian area, highly functional method fabrics are developed, including flame retardant, antibacterial and medical materials. The company besides plans to further grow to the markets of NATO countries, especially Western Europe and the Nordic countries.

What is most crucial in building long-term relationships with customers and business partners?

We consider the foundation of lasting relationships to be technological reliability, stableness of supply and safety of cooperation. Thanks to automation of production processes we can warrant repeatable quality and conformity of products with the highest requirements of customers. We are not limited to selling finished products. We focus on long-term technological dialogue, joint plan of solutions and flexible consequence to changing marketplace needs. It is precisely the combination of advanced method thought, reliability and partnership that allows us to build strategical relationships that last many years.

Zbigniew Sinszczuk spoke