Beretta Holding is taking a significant step to expand its production capacity. The Italian group plans to build a new plant in Croatia dedicated to the manufacture of small-calibre ammunition. The project involves an investment of 125 million euros.
A new production site
The plans are set out in an agreement being signed in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. The project is intended to strengthen the group's presence in Central and Eastern Europe and to expand its industrial footprint in the region.
The decision to invest in Croatia reflects a broader trend, with manufacturers in the defence and ammunition sector increasing production within Europe. Demand for these products has grown in recent years, driving fresh investment in new capacity.
Relevance for manufacturing
For the European manufacturing industry, the announcement is notable because a plant of this scale typically requires investment in machinery, automation and specialised production processes. Projects of this kind create jobs and can generate new orders for suppliers of technical components and systems.
Beretta Holding is one of the best-known names in the sector and brings together several brands. The new plant is expected to support more efficient and larger-scale production of ammunition for the European market.
With this investment, the group signals its intention to respond to sustained demand while broadening its geographical spread. The signing of the agreement marks the formal start of the project.