Vlašim (July 4, 2025) – Sellier & Bellot, a leading player in the global small-caliber ammunition industry, has signed a five-year strategic partnership agreement for the supply of high-performance propellants with EURENCO, Europe's leading manufacturer of energetic materials such as powders, explosives and propellant charge solutions.
This long-term collaboration aims to support the growing demand for small-caliber ammunition across Europe and NATO, including military calibers such as 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm, as well as 9 mm ammunition for police and law enforcement, and sport and hunting applications. The propellants manufactured at EURENCO Clermont’s state-of-the-art facility in Engis, Belgium will be used in the Sellier & Bellot production facility in Vlašim, where approximately more than 4 million cartridges of various calibers are produced daily.
Vladimír Rada, CEO of Sellier & Bellot, stated: “This agreement with EURENCO is a strategic step to secure a reliable supply chain for our production. By ensuring stable access to high-performance propellants, Sellier & Bellot is reinforcing our ability to meet the growing needs of our customers from the European and NATO armed forces, as well as police and law enforcement agencies. Together, we are strengthening Europe’s capacity to respond to its defense commitments with speed and resilience.”
Thierry Francou, CEO of EURENCO, said: “We are honored to strengthen our ties with Sellier & Bellot. This agreement reflects the trust placed in our expertise and the reliability of our propellants by yet another, key player in the global ammunition industry. It also demonstrates our shared commitment to delivering secure, high-quality European supply chains for defense and security needs.”
About Sellier & Bellot
Sellier & Bellot, established in 1825, is a traditional manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition, supplying military and law enforcement as well as commercial customers worldwide. It is one of the oldest engineering companies in the Czech Republic and a leading player in the global ammunition and defense industry. Its product portfolio includes a wide range of ammunition for police and armed forces, hunting, and sport shooting. The company employs approximately 1,600 people and operates a production facility in Vlašim, Czech Republic. Since May 2024, Sellier & Bellot has been part of Colt CZ Group.
About EURENCO
EURENCO is the European leader in Energetic Materials with a complete range of powders, explosives, fuel objects and additives for strategic markets: Defense & Security, Space, Oil Extraction, Fuel Additives. Our explosive and propellant charge solutions are customized for complex applications: warheads, missiles, bombs, underwater weapons and small, medium and large-caliber ammunition.
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