Mesko’s dynamic growth has been recognized with one of the most prestigious business awards in Poland. The company has been awarded the Forbes Diamond 2026 title, taking first place in the large enterprises category in the Świętokrzyskie and Łódzkie voivodeships. This exceptional achievement is particularly significant given the scale of the ranking: this year’s edition analyzed more than 30,000 companies from across Poland.
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For years, the Forbes Diamonds have been regarded as one of the most reliable and influential business rankings in Poland. For the 18th time, the editorial team of Forbes Polska magazine, in cooperation with Dun & Bradstreet Poland, has prepared a list of companies that have increased their value the fastest in recent years. The ranking is based on a detailed analysis of companies’ financial and business data, including financial results, asset value, payment history, business credibility and the absence of negative legal events.
Mesko’s victory in the large enterprises category confirms not only its impressive growth momentum, but also the stability and effectiveness of its development strategy. The company is consistently strengthening its position on both the domestic and international markets, increasing production capacity, developing its technology portfolio and participating in key projects that strengthen national security and the potential of Poland’s defense industry.
“The Forbes Diamond is an award that has special significance for us. It confirms the strength, stability and credibility of Mesko, as well as the tremendous commitment of the entire team. We are consistently increasing the company’s value, securing new contracts and carrying out projects of strategic importance for national security and the development of the domestic defense industry,” emphasized Renata Gruszczyńska, president of the management board of Mesko.
As President Gruszczyńska noted, 2025 was a breakthrough year for the company. For the first time in its history, Mesko’s revenue exceeded 2.2 billion PLN, while sales results were 13 percent higher than planned (Record After Record: Strong Momentum at Polish Company Mesko).
During the ceremonial Forbes Diamond Gala, held on May 7 in Łódź, the award was accepted on behalf of the company by management board member Krzysztof Marwicki.
The results achieved are the result of consistently implemented development investments. Mesko is carrying out extensive modernization activities, including the expansion of production infrastructure, the purchase of modern equipment and technological lines, and improvements in work organization and conditions. The projects are being implemented both with funds obtained with the support of PGZ, as well as the Ministry of State Assets and the Capital Investment Fund. A significant part of the investment is also financed by the company from its own funds generated through operating activities.
The scale of Mesko’s development is also visible in comparison with the previous edition of the ranking. Last year, the company ranked seventh in the Forbes Diamonds list. This year’s victory means advancement to the position of leader among thousands of companies analyzed across the country.
“This is a great success and a reason for satisfaction, but also a commitment for the future. We operate in an industry that is developing extremely dynamically, with new technologies, new solutions and new competitors emerging. That is why we must not only keep pace with change, but also stay ahead of it. However, our greatest value remains our credibility, reliability and reputation built over the years,” emphasized management board member Marcin Ożóg.
The Forbes Diamond title confirms that Mesko is now among the most dynamically developing and strategically managed companies in Poland. It is also a clear signal that the domestic defense industry is increasingly effective in building its position as a modern, competitive and responsible sector of the Polish economy.
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