Pyrkal
Pyrkal (Greek: Πυρκάλ), founded in 1874, is one of the oldest defense industries in Greece and the main producer of ammunition and explosives in the country. Throughout its history, it has been one of the largest Greek companies. Moreover, since its foundation, it has been a crucial supplier during all the military conflicts the nation faced, and historically a well-established exporter to five continents.
Native name | Greek: Πυρκάλ |
|---|---|
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Defense |
| Founded | 1874/1908 |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Fate | Merged with Hellenic Arms Industry |
| Successor | Hellenic Defence Systems |
| Headquarters | Athens , |
Key people | Prodromos Bodosakis-Athanasiadis |
| Products | Weapons systems |
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