Her Excellency, Catherin Godin, the Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Poland has officially launched Galvion’s new Production Hub in Poland.
The celebration was held at the new Gdansk facility and guests included HE Ambassador Godin, the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, Mieczysław Struk and other VIPs, customers, partners and selected media.
There was a formal opening ceremony, followed by factory tours. Guests interacted with live models wearing helmets from across Galvion’s broad program portfolio, saw Galvion’s product and systems on display, and got a glimpse into Galvion’s Warfighter Lab. A demonstration was also held, showing work being done with Human Machine Interface through simulated Augmented Reality.
Jonathan Blanshay, Founder and Executive Chairman at Galvion, stated, “This is a very proud moment for the entire Galvion organization. A lot of time, energy and resources are required to build a facility from the ground up in a new country, and I am grateful for the dedication of the global Galvion team, as well as the support from our local and regional partner network, so many of whom celebrated this milestone with us.
“It’s a particular honour to have HE Ambassador Godin and Marshal Struk on site to formally open the facility, representing both the proud Canadian foundation of the company and the exciting future growth that our Polish operations pave the way for. We’ve now got facilities and networks across four countries, with a team of over 500 employees. Reflecting on our 23-year history, this stands out as a meaningful and deeply gratifying moment for me.”
Her Excellency, Catherine Godin, Canadian Ambassador to Poland, added, “Galvion’s expansion in Poland marks a significant milestone—one that the Government of Canada is proud to support. This facility is not only a testament to Galvion’s innovation and leadership in protective solutions, but also a powerful symbol of the deepening partnership between Canada and Poland.
“By contributing directly to the safety of those who serve and to the resilience of our collective defence systems, this investment reinforces our shared commitment to security and collaboration. The Embassy of Canada and the Trade Commissioner Service look forward to supporting Galvion’s continued growth in Poland and across the region.”
Galvion’s ongoing successes in NATO and the wider European regions drove this investment. The company’s new facility currently employs over 70 specialists and houses helmet finishing, assembly capabilities, critical support, maintenance, refurbishment, and upgrade and training operations.
Moreover, following recent consecutive program awards from key European nations, such as a NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework contract, by the end of 2026, Galvion expects to have almost 2 million helmets in service across NATO and other European countries.
The Gdansk location itself was chosen following a comprehensive search and assessment period. The functionality of the facility is expected to expand from 2026 onwards, supporting the company’s full product and solutions portfolio.
Mieczysław Struk, Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, added, “Galvion’s presence confirms that our region is not only a hub for modern business services, but also a place that offers growth opportunities for companies across a wide range of sectors – including those critical to European security.
“Investments in the defence industry strengthen the region’s economic potential by creating high-quality jobs and attracting advanced technological expertise. As a regional government, we are consistently building conditions that support the successful implementation of such projects.”
Galvion’s existing core facilities in Canada and the USA will continue to design, develop, manufacture and service domestic, regional, and key global programs, customers, production and support requirements.
According to Galvion, this new facility though has significantly strengthened its regional support and service strategy, and with production and support capabilities being fully operational, the company can serve their European and NATO customers from a geographically aligned centre.
