About the company
PONAR Wadowice S.A. is a comprehensive and versatile partner in the design, manufacture, and servicing of oil hydraulic components and systems. More than 60 years of industry experience, combined with the availability of individual components, sub-assemblies, and end-to-end solutions, enables us to maintain a strong, lasting presence in every branch of industry.
We design, develop, and manufacture advanced oil hydraulic systems and technologies for the most demanding industrial applications in both the civil and defence sectors. As an experienced manufacturer of fluid power systems, we combine over 60 years of heritage with in-house know-how, research and development capabilities, and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. We create reliable engineering solutions utilised by clients worldwide.
For over six decades, we have been developing our in-house engineering expertise. We combine extensive manufacturing experience with modern R&D facilities. This enables us to design and deliver solutions that form integral components of modern machinery, vehicles, industrial installations, and specialist platforms.
Our competitive advantage lies in full control over the technology development process:
- Concept and design engineering,
- Testing and prototyping,
- Mass and serial production,
- Implementation, authorised servicing, and product lifecycle development.
Our in-house Research and Development Centre and a team of over 180 engineers enable us to execute the most demanding engineering projects and continuously expand our portfolio of proprietary solutions.
Hydraulic Components and Systems
for Demanding Industries
PONAR Wadowice S.A. supplies highly specialised components, complete hydraulic systems, and solutions engineered to custom technical specifications. Our technologies are applied across sectors with the most stringent requirements for reliability, safety, and performance:
- Heavy industry and machinery,
- Power generation and the offshore sector,
- Aviation and transport,
- Defence sector (military).
We supply technologies used in self-propelled gun-howitzers, infantry fighting vehicles, military command and staff vehicles, and mobile radar stations, among others. Our drive systems also operate in anti-aircraft systems, as well as other combat and logistics vehicles manufactured in Poland. PONAR Wadowice S.A. actively participates in key modernisation and expansion programmes for the Polish Armed Forces.
Global Reach and Polish Manufacturing Facilities
More than 3,000 clients worldwide, including global industry leaders, rely on our solutions. Long-standing partnerships with multinational corporations attest to the quality, innovation, and reliability of technologies developed by PONAR Wadowice S.A.
The PONAR Wadowice Group operates state-of-the-art centres of excellence and manufacturing plants across strategic locations in Poland:
- Wadowice
- Łaziska Górne
- Lubań
- Ostrów Wielkopolski
- Jaworzno.
At the same time, we are developing new areas of business, strengthening our expertise in non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies, specialist systems, and advanced solutions for industry and technological safety.
Key Facts About Poland’s Largest Oil Hydraulics Manufacturer
Over 60 years of experience, five manufacturing plants, an in-house Research and Development Centre, and a team of over 180 engineers form the foundations of PONAR Wadowice S.A. We develop and manufacture fluid power solutions—from individual components and sub-assemblies through to advanced drive and control systems.
We combine experience, engineering expertise, and modern technologies to meet the demanding requirements of various industrial sectors. Our solutions serve clients in Poland and international markets, supporting their projects from initial concept and design through to manufacturing, implementation, and servicing.