FUNDACJA FORWARD INSTITUTE
- Wiejska 19, 00-480 Warszawa, Poland
- +48 733 909 000
- biuro@forwardinstitute.pl
- ForwardInstitute.pl
Description
FORWARD INSTITUTE – Building a Common Front for Polish Defence
FORWARD INSTITUTE is a foundation supporting entities engaged in defence and dual-use projects. Established in 2025, it aims to strengthen cooperation between the private and public sectors and build synergies between businesses, experts and institutions responsible for Poland’s security.
Today, FORWARD INSTITUTE supports partners in developing public-sector relations, identifying business opportunities and fostering cooperation that drives business growth, innovation and national resilience.
Our partners will be presented at our trade fair booth:
• Smay – comfort and fire ventilation, smoke extraction and pressure differential systems for industrial facilities, hospitals and laboratories.
• PAKS’D Sp. z o.o. – certified distributor of PARKER HANNIFIN, a global manufacturer of hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical systems.
• EUROCAST INDUSTRIES – castings, forgings, precision CNC machining and engineering support for industry.
• Frank-Cars & FC Auto System – over 25 years of experience in mobile command centres, operational vehicles, workshops and special-purpose vehicles for uniformed services.
• Solita – digital solutions for defence, including software, data platforms and AI supporting border protection, energy and critical infrastructure.
• P.A. NOVA S.A. – comprehensive delivery of industrial investments, from concept and design to general contracting and CAD/BIM/PLM technologies.
• Meltio & Taskoprojekt – laser metal deposition, robotics, and local manufacturing, repair and refurbishment of advanced components.
• Brand Springs Poland – technical springs and spring components for demanding industrial sectors, including defence and dual use.
• PA-KO Sp. z o.o. – a family-owned company with 100% Polish capital, operating in the defence market for over 30 years. It supplies weapons, ammunition and spare parts and is developing production of FPV drones, fibre-optic technologies, unmanned systems and Polish turbojet engines for UAVs. It is also developing new weapons solutions, including a 30 mm precision grenade launcher.
• GDS Grupa Doradztwa Strategicznego – Public Affairs, legislative monitoring, OSINT, regulatory risk management and crisis communications.
An important part of the Foundation’s ecosystem is the PWS Konstanta S.A. & Supra Brokers S.A. Brokerage Consortium – Polish companies with over 30 and 20 years of experience, specialising in the defence and heavy industry sectors. The Consortium provides expertise in risk management, insurance protection and guarantees, supporting the security of project delivery.
FORWARD INSTITUTE supports its partners through:
• identifying business opportunities and funding sources;
• meetings with public-sector representatives;
• developing dedicated strategies;
• technical dialogue and building partnerships;
• participation in public consultations;
• monitoring decision-making, legislative and media processes.
FORWARD INSTITUTE is a foundation supporting entities engaged in defence and dual-use projects. Established in 2025, it aims to strengthen cooperation between the private and public sectors and build synergies between businesses, experts and institutions responsible for Poland’s security.
Today, FORWARD INSTITUTE supports partners in developing public-sector relations, identifying business opportunities and fostering cooperation that drives business growth, innovation and national resilience.
Our partners will be presented at our trade fair booth:
• Smay – comfort and fire ventilation, smoke extraction and pressure differential systems for industrial facilities, hospitals and laboratories.
• PAKS’D Sp. z o.o. – certified distributor of PARKER HANNIFIN, a global manufacturer of hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical systems.
• EUROCAST INDUSTRIES – castings, forgings, precision CNC machining and engineering support for industry.
• Frank-Cars & FC Auto System – over 25 years of experience in mobile command centres, operational vehicles, workshops and special-purpose vehicles for uniformed services.
• Solita – digital solutions for defence, including software, data platforms and AI supporting border protection, energy and critical infrastructure.
• P.A. NOVA S.A. – comprehensive delivery of industrial investments, from concept and design to general contracting and CAD/BIM/PLM technologies.
• Meltio & Taskoprojekt – laser metal deposition, robotics, and local manufacturing, repair and refurbishment of advanced components.
• Brand Springs Poland – technical springs and spring components for demanding industrial sectors, including defence and dual use.
• PA-KO Sp. z o.o. – a family-owned company with 100% Polish capital, operating in the defence market for over 30 years. It supplies weapons, ammunition and spare parts and is developing production of FPV drones, fibre-optic technologies, unmanned systems and Polish turbojet engines for UAVs. It is also developing new weapons solutions, including a 30 mm precision grenade launcher.
• GDS Grupa Doradztwa Strategicznego – Public Affairs, legislative monitoring, OSINT, regulatory risk management and crisis communications.
An important part of the Foundation’s ecosystem is the PWS Konstanta S.A. & Supra Brokers S.A. Brokerage Consortium – Polish companies with over 30 and 20 years of experience, specialising in the defence and heavy industry sectors. The Consortium provides expertise in risk management, insurance protection and guarantees, supporting the security of project delivery.
FORWARD INSTITUTE supports its partners through:
• identifying business opportunities and funding sources;
• meetings with public-sector representatives;
• developing dedicated strategies;
• technical dialogue and building partnerships;
• participation in public consultations;
• monitoring decision-making, legislative and media processes.
Products
BRAND SPRINGS POLAND
BRAND SPRINGS POLAND
A manufacturer of technical springs and spring components and part of the international Brand Group. The company delivers advanced manufacturing and assembly projects for demanding industrial sectors, providing solutions tailored to individual customer requirements. Its expertise and production capabilities also enable participation in complex projects in the defence and dual-use sectors.
EUROCAST INDUSTRIES LTD
EUROCAST INDUSTRIES LTD
EUROCAST INDUSTRIES – Comprehensive Support in Mechanical Machining
EUROCAST INDUSTRIES is a trusted industrial partner providing comprehensive solutions – from castings and forgings to precision CNC machining. We specialize in the production of finished components tailored to our customers’ requirements, ensuring the highest quality, repeatability, and on-time delivery.
Key features:
- Comprehensive service – one partner responsible for the entire process,
- Specialization in CNC machining of cast components and the supply of semi-finished products,
- Quality control throughout the entire production process,
- Technology selection tailored to individual customer requirements,
- Competitive lead times.
During the trade fair, we will present our capabilities in the comprehensive production of components.
FRANK - CARS & FC AUTO SYSTEM
FRANK - CARS & FC AUTO SYSTEM
For more than 25 years, we have been supplying, designing and manufacturing mobile command centres, operational vehicles, technical workshops and other special-purpose vehicles. Our projects include solutions delivered to the Polish Armed Forces, Border Guard, Military Police, Police and State Fire Service.
GDS GRUPA DORADZTWA STRATEGICZNEGO
GDS GRUPA DORADZTWA STRATEGICZNEGO
A consulting firm specialising in building dialogue between business and the public sector. It combines expertise in Public Affairs, legislative monitoring, OSINT, regulatory risk management and crisis communications, supporting companies in navigating a complex socio-political and economic environment.
MELTIO & TASKOPROJEK
MELTIO & TASKOPROJEK
Automation of metal deposition and component repair and refurbishment processes. Combining Meltio’s wire-laser metal deposition (WLMD) technology with industrial robots and Taskoprojekt’s integration expertise enables companies and defence-sector organisations to manufacture, repair and refurbish complex metal components locally.
P.A.NOVA S.A.
P.A.NOVA S.A.
We integrate construction, design and technology to deliver industrial investments in a coherent manner – from analysis and concept development, through design documentation and general contracting, to CAD/BIM/PLM technologies supporting the entire lifecycle of a facility.
P.W. PA-KO LTD
P.W. PA-KO LTD
A family-owned company with 100% Polish capital, operating in the domestic and international defence market for more than 30 years. The company specialises in the supply of weapons, ammunition and spare parts, while continuously developing its own manufacturing capabilities. As part of its growth strategy, PA-KO is currently investing in unmanned aerial and ground systems, FPV drone and fibre-optic production, as well as the development of Polish turbojet engines for unmanned aerial systems. The company is also developing new weapons solutions, including a 30 mm precision grenade launcher.
PAKS'D LTD.
PAKS'D LTD.
A certified distributor of PARKER HANNIFIN products, a leading global manufacturer of hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical motion and control systems, offering one of the broadest portfolios of components and systems for industrial and mobile applications.
PWS KONSTANTA S.A.
PWS KONSTANTA S.A.
Polish insurance and reinsurance broker operating since 1995. The company advises more than 2,500 clients, including businesses and institutions from the industrial, energy, financial, healthcare, local government, cultural and higher-education sectors. The annual volume of insurance premiums placed through PWS Konstanta exceeds PLN 510 million. The company also holds a reinsurance broker licence, enabling it to design and supervise reinsurance programmes. Its team includes more than 90 insurance brokers, with an average professional experience in the insurance sector exceeding 20 years. PWS Konstanta focuses on independence, tailored insurance solutions and protecting the interests of its clients.
SMAY LTD
SMAY LTD
We design, manufacture and provide consulting services in the selection of optimal comfort and fire ventilation systems, smoke extraction and pressure differential systems for multi-storey buildings, industrial facilities, hospitals and laboratories.
SOLITA
SOLITA
A European consulting and technology company employing approximately 2,500 people across ten European countries. We provide the digital layer of defence systems – software, data platforms and artificial intelligence solutions. We build systems that underpin real-world operations in border protection, rail transport, energy and critical infrastructure.
SUPRA BROKERS S.A.
SUPRA BROKERS S.A.
Polish insurance broker with over 20 years of experience, providing comprehensive brokerage services and insurance solutions tailored to clients’ individual needs. The company specializes in serving the healthcare sector, local governments and businesses, with a strong focus on risk management and insurance needs analysis. SUPRA BROKERS serves more than 5,000 public-sector entities, has delivered over 3,000 client training sessions, and provides group life insurance coverage for approximately 200,000 people. The company operates nationwide and follows advanced quality and information-security standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 27001.
Brands
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