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PONAR Wadowice S.A. is the biggest Polish enterprise working in that domain. It is a proven, credible, and diligent engineering company that has been delivering comprehensive hydraulic solutions for 6 decades now - for all sectors, domestically and abroad. Here, one should note that apart from manufacturing targeting the civil sector, the Wadowice-based company is also working on designing and delivering several solutions for the defence sector companies. These are mainly hydraulic power solutions, actuators, valve systems, and also hydropneumatic suspension for tracked vehicles.

Special Purpose Products

As the war has been going on in Ukraine for two years now, and with armed conflicts breaking out in other regions around the world, a rapid modernization of the Armed Forces is needed. Hence, the domestic industrial capacity has become a relevant matter, along with the manufacturing capacity needed to meet the requirements involved in military expansion. Relevant involvement in numerous projects pursued by the Armed Forces, including the ones tied to state-of-the-art weapons and armament systems, has also been seen in the case of privately-owned businesses, PONAR Wadowice S.A. included. Special-purpose manufacturing for military applications is done by a facility based in Łaziska Górne - where hydraulic systems for military equipment are being made.

PONAR’s solutions can be found in weapons systems like:

• 155 mm Krab self-propelled howitzer, 300 elements of which, ranging from screws to hydropneumatic wishbones, come from PONAR;
• Borsuk amphibious IFV;
• WDSz/WD command vehicle;
• POPRAD self-propelled SAM system;
• Bystra radar;
• P-18PL long-range radar;
• Soła radar.
• 35 mm mobile cannon;
• 23 mm Wróbel AAA piece;

Boost and modernization of defence manufacturing are among the top priorities in Poland. One can, like the Polish Army does, procure modern armament from foreign suppliers. However, using the expertise of the Polish companies employing educated engineers and technicians, Poland should also become independent from foreign supplies. Currently, the Polish military equipment is being battle-tested in Ukraine. In the future, the fruits of collaborative efforts undertaken by the Polish defence companies with businesses like PONAR could be exported to different states around the world.

Krab and Borsuk platforms manufactured by HSW S.A. also include numerous hydraulic systems manufactured, or even designed from scratch at the Wadowice-based company. The PONAR Wadowice company is ready and also has the relevant expertise and ability to deepen its involvement in projects implemented in Poland, and defence manufacturing and delivery of products for the Armed Forces.

Strong, Thanks to Heritage

Operating since 1965, the company has several large manufacturing facilities. Convenient location, good transport connection to the largest cities in Silesia and Lesser Poland, and access to well-educated staff in both engineering and technical fields give the company a considerable competitive edge and contribute significantly to its dynamic development.

The history of the plant dates back to 1965 when (by decision of the Minister of Heavy Industry) the Experimental Plant of the Institute of Machining [Zakład Doświadczalny Instytutu Obróbki Skrawaniem] »WADIOS« was established. Production of prototype precision cutting tools and instruments was launched there.

PONAR Wadowice is an engineering company that designs, builds and implements complete systems and components for hydraulic actuator hardware. Most projects are being pursued in line with the individual needs and requirements of the clients. These solutions are created by PONAR engineers or developed, based on entrusted documentation.

At the production facility, located in Łaziska Górne, specially adapted workstations are used to create machines and equipment for almost all industries. From small, compact power systems to large-scale stations, operating in steel mills, mines and power plants.

The Wadowice factory mainly manufactures components that are later incorporated into other machines and equipment. The Company manufactures a whole array of products:

• distributors (spool, socket, cartridge, sectional);
• all types of valves (non-return, overflow, pressure control);
• hydraulic drives: various types of hydraulic pumps, motors and actuators.

However, hydraulic actuator systems are applied much more broadly than just in the heavy industry. PONAR’s products are used in agriculture, municipal machinery, construction machinery and even in aviation and aerospace.

The company is also a distributor of a wide range of components, accessories and auxiliary hardware. The offer is constantly being enriched with new solutions and technologies from other recognised manufacturers. PONAR can offer virtually every component necessary in the construction of even the most complex systems and machines.

What Is Our Competitive Edge?

PONAR Wadowice S.A. serves customers worldwide and exports its products to more than 200 countries. The company works with partners both in Poland and abroad, with numerous offices and field branches. The company also has its own Research and Development Department and a team of highly qualified designers and sales engineers. Thanks to the well-thought-out organizational structure and working methods, the Client has the opportunity to directly contact an engineer or sales manager at every stage of the order, allowing any technical problems that may arise during the execution of the order to be quickly and efficiently resolved.

Quality - A Priority

The highest quality of products has always been a priority for the management of PONAR Wadowice, which has been repeatedly confirmed by numerous certificates. However, the greatest distinction for the company is the trust placed in it by clients and partners. Importantly, the company also holds certificates required for special production: AQAP, the NATO NCAGE code, and the license issued by the Ministry of Interior and Administration.

PONAR Wadowice S.A. serves as a symbol of Polish innovation and quality in the hydraulic actuator systems domain. With many years of experience, advanced research and development facilities and qualified staff, the company offers world-class products and services. PONAR Wadowice S.A. provides solutions that comply with even the most demanding quality and safety standards, regardless of the market sector in which relevant needs and requirements emerge.

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