New Romanian site expands IMCO’s production capacity and positions the Group as a local supplier in Europe’s growing defense market
IMCO Group announced on August 4 the establishment of a new subsidiary in Romania. This move marks another significant milestone in the implementation of the Group’s multi-year strategic plan, which focuses on penetrating the European defense market and driving growth by increasing production capacity, in face of the rising defense budgets across the continent.
The establishment of the subsidiary in Romania is intended to expand the Group’s production capacity, both to fulfill its future order backlog and to develop new markets. IMCO anticipates that the new company will contribute to the Group’s operational capabilities during the fourth quarter of 2025, creating the infrastructure required to sustain future growth in Romania and the broader European market. Establishing a business entity within a European Union member state will open a wide spectrum of new business opportunities, complementing the growth in the Israeli and U.S markets. This will be achieved through direct sales to new customers as well as by leveraging the facility to fulfill the Group’s growing backlog.
The subsidiary’s European location allows IMCO to operate as a „local supplier“ in defense projects across the continent. It also serves as a catalyst for strengthening collaborations with leading platform manufacturers and integrators throughout Europe.
Ariel Kandel, CEO of IMCO Group, stated: “The establishment of our new subsidiary in Romania is another step forward in the Group’s strategic plan. It strengthens our production capacity to fulfill our future order backlog and expands our global operations. Our presence in Romania will give us a more significant foothold in the European market, enabling us to provide a faster and more flexible response to all our customers.”
Yoav Ben-Shem, IMCO’s CBO, added: “Opening the subsidiary in Romania strengthens our presence in Europe precisely at a time when nations across the continent are increasing their defense budgets. This move positions IMCO optimally to expand our customer base, develop new relationships, and deepen strategic partnerships with the European defense industries.”
The establishment of the Romanian subsidiary is a milestone of IMCO’s multi-year strategy to further invest in its R&D and manufacturing infrastructure, expand the Group’s production capacity, and operate as a „local supplier“ for European projects. This move increases its operational flexibility by integrating local supply chains alongside its proven performance in Israel and establishes a solid foundation for the Group’s future growth in the European and U.S. markets.
