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METALPOL is one of the oldest plants in the metallurgical sector in Poland; steelworks - the predecessor of today's foundry was founded in 1838.

After some time the mill gave place to iron foundry and fittings factory, which, despite the wars, the ups and downs, continually developed and was in the period before and after the war leading manufacturer of fittings in Poland.

In the late 1990s, changes in political and economic system in Poland, became the cause of the difficulty in a factory getting used to new reality. As a consequence, in 2000, the plant became a part of French casting group CF2M and changed its name to METALPOL.

In subsequent years, the factory, using the help and experience of specialists of the French group, has been thoroughly modernized and reconfigured to meet the standards of Western Europe and respond to customer demands.

In 2010 METALPOL, under the management buyout, became back the company with entirely Polish capital.

METALPOL is a company that wants to develop, gain new markets and meet the ever increasing demands of customers, paying attention to quality management systems as a vector of development.

The Company as early as in 2000 implemented a quality management system ISO 9001, and in 2005 the quality system compliant with the ISO / TS

METALPOL, at the same time, ensure that production takes place in conditions that guarantee the protection of the environment, which in 2004 was confirmed by environmental management certificate ISO 14001

METALPOL currently employs about 250 skilled workers with years of experience, equipped with the latest tools and IT systems in the field of technology and an integrated manufacturing management and finance system.

The company continues to grow each year and devotes a significant amount of investment in the development of the Company and its employees.

METALPOL has headquarters in Węgierska Górka Kolejowa str. 6.

 

Establishment of an ironworks owned by Archduke Habsburg 

The idea to establish an ironworks came from Count Adam Wielopolski. The construction of the ironworks began on May 1, 1838, covering an area of 48 hectares of the Węgierska Górka farm.

1838

Beginnings of the foundry (pipes casting) 

Initially, pipes were cast in horizontal molds. In later years, experiments began on casting in vertical molds.

1860

Shutdown of the last
blast furnace 

After the exhaustion of local iron ore deposits, a decision was made to shut down the last blast furnace and transform the ironworks into a foundry.

1905

Launch of production of ø1200 pipes, 5 meters in length 

The installation of a high-quality pipe casting machine with a 1200 mm diameter by the German company R. Adler allowed for the export of products for water supply networks in the largest cities of Central Europe.

1927

Destruction of part of
the plant by retreating
occupation forces 

During the occupation, the plant operated under German supervision. On the night of April 4-5, 1945, a German engineering unit blew up key structures and equipment of the foundry.

1945

Nationalization of the factory and establishment of the State Enterprise Węgierska Górka Iron Foundry 

After the war, the plant was nationalized and included in the plans for the rebuilding of the Polish economy. Production and workforce steadily grew, with around 1,500 employees in 1954, and an annual production output of 30,000 tons.

1948

Commissioning of the DISAMATIC machine

Another milestone was the installation of the DISAMATIC machine, which enabled molding under high pressure. The new device facilitated the production of serial products.

1976

Establishment of Fabryka Armatury i Odlewnia Węgierska Górka Joint
Stock Company 

During the systemic changes in Poland, the company was transformed into a joint-stock company. Its co-owners became Investment Funds, the State Treasury, as well as current and former Employees. Additionally, the company secured 2nd place in a nationwide restructuring competition, which enabled the purchase of two 6-ton induction furnaces and an OCC-40 ductile iron casting machine from ABB.

1992

Acquisition of FAiO by the French casting group CF2M - name change to METALPOL Węgierska Górka 

The struggling company was acquired by the French group CF2M, specializing in the production and processing of various iron castings.

2000

Comprehensive restructuring of the plant 

Western standards were introduced into the foundry. The entire plant was reorganized, the administration was moved to a new office building, and the DISAMATIC line underwent a thorough overhaul.

2000 – 2003

Investment in a horizontal casting line and two additional 6-ton furnaces 

After reaching maximum production capacity, a decision was made to expand the plant by installing a horizontal casting line from the German company BMD and installing two additional 6-ton electric furnaces, allowing both lines to operate simultaneously.

2006 – 2007

Management buyout of 100% of METALPOL shares 

The company became fully Polish-owned again through the management's buyout of its shares

from the French company.

2010

Commissioning of the LORAMENDI molding line with vertical mold division 

As part of the largest investment project in METALPOL's history, a modern vertical molding line from the Spanish company LORAMENDI was launched. New production and storage halls were built, along with new production machines.

2017

Our mission is, on one hand, to deliver casting products made of ductile and grey cast iron meeting customers‘ requirements in regards to quality, price and delivery terms, while on the other to ensure harmonized development of the Company:

  • Deliver more and more complicated products with keeping competitive prices at the same time
  • Offer products with increasing added value – ready for installation or assembled into subunits, mechanised and coated
  • Become more competitive through quick implementing the production of new castings, competitive prices and short lead times
  • Improve means of production, invest in rising qualifications of employees and new technologies  

Marek PODGRODZKI

President of the Board

Włodzimierz WALASZEK

Vice President of the Board,
General Director

Jan JURASZ

Member of the Board

Since 2000, METALPOL WĘGIERSKA GÓRKA has been awarded the ISO 9001: 2015, IATF 16949: 2016 and ISO 14001: 2015 quality certificates. The use of our system gives the opportunity to use modern methods and techniques of quality management and standards operating in the automotive industry such as PFMEA, MSA, PPAP, APQP and SPC in everyday work. The implemented process approach, together with the ongoing monitoring of the degree of implementation of the set goals and their trends, contributes to the continuous increase of efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

The continuous development of the company is a complex process in which not only the business owners, but above all the employees play an important role. The improvement of employees' competences has long been permanently inscribed in the strategy of uninterrupted development of our Organization. The organization focuses on interdisciplinary decision making and group work, constantly striving to increase customer satisfaction and taking care of the needs of interested parties.

The purpose of Factory Quality Control is to verify the level of compliance with the requirements set by customers to ensure the highest level of quality and safety of the products offered. METALPOL Metallurgical Laboratory operates according to PN – EN ISO 17025 Standard. As a standard activity, following elements must undergo supervision and inspection:

  • Cast iron chemical composition (spectroscopic analysis),
  • Cast iron endurance parameters (endurance, extension, hardness),
  • Cast iron metallographic structure,
  • Moulding sand parameters.


Standard examinations may be extended at the request of the client after arranging arrangements with the organization. Measuring means used are subject to metrological supervision. The organization also conducts MSA analyzes. Based on the conducted research, Metalpol issues the following quality documents:
3.1 or 3.2 certificate (according to PN EN-10204).

  • National Certificate of Performance
  • Certificate of Performance,
  • Other documents, according to customer’s requirements.


The organization has certificates and attestations for construction products and products subject to the PED directive. All fittings, valves and hydrants comply with hygiene seal of approval. Quality Laboratory has been equipped with the following devices: