PONAR Wadowice S.A., one of Europe’s leading technology companies in the field of advanced dual-use oil hydraulics, signed an agreement on 24 April 2026 to acquire a 51 per cent stake in CASP System sp. z o.o., one of Poland’s largest companies specialising in the design and manufacture of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, which enables the verification of product quality without interfering with their structure, functionality or technical condition.
Credit: PONAR Wadowice S.A
CASP System’s customers include major global aerospace companies such as Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo and Safran. The company also works with the defence sector, including Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (the Polish Armaments Group).
Non-destructive testing is one of the fastest-growing industrial sectors in Europe. Alongside traditional areas of application, such as the oil & gas and aviation sectors, it is playing an increasingly important role in defence projects, where quality, safety and reliability requirements are of paramount importance.
The acquisition of a majority stake in CASP System marks the next step in building a strong engineering partnership. “Thanks to the unique expertise and many years of experience of the CASP team in the field of NDT testing, we are extending our control over a key element of our technological process. We are also making a stronger entry into the aviation sector,” emphasises Marek Warzecha, CEO of PONAR Wadowice S.A.
Non-destructive testing can be carried out both during the manufacturing stage and whilst equipment and structures are in service, enabling their technical condition to be assessed on an ongoing basis without affecting their durability or continued usability.
– They enable us to verify product quality without causing accelerated wear and tear – explains Marek Warzecha, CEO of PONAR Wadowice, adding – in modern industry – not just in the defence sector – they are an indispensable solution. The integration of CASP System’s expertise into our group is a natural complement to our capabilities and directly translates into the quality, durability and reliability of the products we offer.
Under the terms of the agreement, the existing shareholders of CASP System, who currently form the management team, will retain a 49% stake in the company. They will continue to be involved in its day-to-day operations and management for a period of at least five years.