More than 115 yearsdevelopment and traditions
Dunarit was established in 1903 as a private factory for production of gun powder. It was nationalized in 1947 and was given the name State Factory Dunarit.
In 2005 Dunarit was privatized and incorporated as private shareholding company, and has been operating as such since then.
From its foundation till nowadays Dunarit has survived various development stages. Owing to the qualified personnel having valuable experience in the defence manufacture, a variety of defence productions were developed and started during the years. In parallel with improving on the military products the company started the development of products for civil use: dentist laboratory equipment, railroad maintenance and repair machines, LPG motor systems, plastic parts and tooling equipment.
Dunarit Corp. has a licence for production of weapons, ammunitions, explosives and pyrotechnical items and demilitarization of explosive items, Licence for trade in weapons, ammunitions and explosives, Licence for export and import of defence related products, Brokering licence for defence related products, Licence for international carriage of dangerous goods by road, Certificate of registration for transfer of defence related products. The above documents are granted by the competent governmental bodies on the ground of Dunarit’s available capabilities, good commercial practices and strict adherence to the specific requirements to this kind of business.
Today Dunarit is recognized by the international market as a company of traditions and valuable experience in the design, manufacture and trade in defence and engineering products gained and passed down from generation to the next.
Dunarit’s history
Some milestones in Dunarit’s history – Company chronology. Events are presented concisely here.
2018
well-earned 115 anniversary celebration
2017
phenomenal commercial success – the manufacturing output from Dunarit in 2017 amounted to 160 mil BGN
2010 – 2017
Regain of good business position, notable participation on the international defence market
2012
Smoke mortar rounds
2008
Contract for demilitarization of ammunitions. Investment program for new demilitarization facility. European Funding programme award.
2007
Thermobaric aerial munitions
2006
Pre-fragmented aerial munitions
2005
Company privatization. Production of NATO type ammunitions and completion fuzes.
2004
Production of variable propelling charges
2003
Production of hand grenades and fuzes for artillery munitions
2002
Production of fuzes and new aerial bomb types
2001
Production of anti-hail rockets
1999
Disposal of antipersonnel mines
1994
In-house research and development of aerial munitions
1992
International cooperation for commercial items production
1989
LPG mortar systems production
1987
Dental equipment
1986
Start of commercial items production
1983
Development and establishment of mechanical production
1982
Launch tubes and assemblies for anti-tank guided missiles
1976 – 1980
New company structure – Dunarit became an industrial complex including 6 plants and Research and Development and Implementation Institute. Production of aerial bombs. Start of mechanical production.
1971 – 1975
Dunarit was a major producer of engineer munitions, anti-tank and anti-personnel mine, shaped charges, linear demolition cord charge.
1968
Production of artillery munitions, plastic parts and tooling equipment.
1965
Production of anti-personnel and anti-tank mines
1964
Dunarit became part of the State industrial Group Metalchim
1957
Production of pressed explosive items
1949
Detonating cord production
1945
Incorporation of Dunarit Shareholding
1910
Production of explosives
1903
Factory Prince Boris for production of black and rifle powder
Management Policy
Our major goal is to preserve and further develop our company business.
The Management policy consists in:
Maintaining our customers and partners confidence and safety by meeting their requirements based on mutual respect.
Ensuring the quality and safety of our products.
Personnel improvement and development to increase the prosperity of the company.
Continuous improvement of the company's management system.
Compliance of the company's activities with the applicable legal and other requirements adopted by the company.
Implementation of activities for addressing the risks and opportunities.
Prevention of negative environmental impacts by means of effective waste management. Prevention of spills, explosions and fires resulting from the company activities.
Prevention of injury and occupational illness of personnel, sub-contractors and visitors.
Elimination of hazards and reduction of occupational safety and health risks.
Permanent consulting and participation of workers.
Ensuring health and safety at work.
Each member of Dunarit Corp. personnel commits to contribute to the attainment of the company policy while not compromising on the products quality, safety and environment care.