ZVS holding
ZVS is engaged in developing, producing and selling ammunition. The main pillar of the portfolio is the production of artillery ammunition and pyrotechnic components, production of special tools and single-purpose machines. ZVS was founded in 1937 in Dubnica nad Váhom, where it is still based. It also has a plant in Snina, which specialises in the production of ammunition cases.
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Supporting products include 155mm calibre artillery ammunition compatible with all 155mm weapon systems and howitzers worldwide.
Impact fuze of our own design – KZ 984 is designed for 155 mm calibre cartridges. Safety has been tested in accordance with STANAG 4157.
Manufacture of own initiators for ignition of powder charges and primer screws for initiation in 155 mm charge. Safety has been tested in accordance with STANAG 4157.
1927
Czech Skoda factories inform that they will build a factory in Slovakia, today's ZVS
1937
Production of weapons and ammunition is officially started in Dubnica nad Váhom
1953
On 1 January an independent company ZVS - General Engineering Plants is established
1990
The State company ZVS is established
1996
The state company ZVS is transformed into a joint-stock company with 100 % state participation
1997
Production of small calibre sporting and hunting ammunition begins
2003
Air rifle SLAVIA is incorporated into the production
2004
Production of large calibre 155 mm ammunition starts / Vihorlat Snina is bought out
2015
ZVS companies with VOP Nováky (under the administration of MSM Martin) become part of MSM GROUP
2022
The extraordinary geopolitical situation and the increased demand for country security are the trigger for a massive recruitment campaign
2023
Significant increase in production capacities and modernisation of ZVS holding plants, in which more than 50 million EUR is being invested
