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Welcoming The Kinetic Group
to Czechoslovak Group

Together, we are protecting American legacy and empowering future growth of transatlantic cooperation.
Discover CSG
Welcome to the family
Partner for the First Responders
Protecting our Society
Employer who Cares
Reliable Partner
Supporting Communities
Long Standing Tradition
Many-Times Best Employer Award

At CSG, we are dedicated to fostering job stability, safeguarding freedom, and ensuring safety to support a harmonious and secure world.

Commitment to American Heritage

We honor the legacy of American craftsmanship and innovation, ensuring that our brands and facilities continue to uphold the values and traditions that define us.

All brands and facilities stay 100% American
Preserving iconic brands' 200+ year legacy
Emphasis on continuing American manufacturing tradition

Job Security & Growth

We are committed to protecting your roles while creating new opportunities for advancement. With added investment and support, we aim to secure a stable future and drive long-term growth together.

Your jobs are secure - we're here to invest and grow
Same leadership under Jason Vanderbrink
Expanding opportunities within a global group

 What Changes?

While the day-to-day operations, leadership, and locations remain the same, this new chapter brings fresh resources, investment opportunities, and access to a global network to drive innovation and growth.

Day-to-day operations remain the same
Nothing changes where it matters most.
Added resources and investment opportunities

Meet Czechoslovak Group

The main pillars of CSG's business are the defense and security industry, automotive, aerospace, and railway industry. With a wide range of products we can deliver complete solutions for a safer world.

70+
Markets around the globe
100+
Companies in the group
14000+
Employees worldwide

Our mission is to act as a long-term owner and strategic investor focused on strengthening the growth and prosperity of traditional American small-caliber ammunition manufacturers.

Michal Strnad

Michal Strnad

Chairman of the Board and owner of CSG Group

Defence
The CSG Defence Division brings together traditional and new defence companies operating in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and other European countries.
Our companies
Defence Dark Pattern
ZVS large caliber munnitions
Ammo+
Mobility
Aerospace
Business projects
100 years of industry

Our companies have been here for hundreds of years and they are here to stay. You included.

Before CSG
1324 - 1850
CSG Era
19952005
20082013201620182020202220232024
1995
Founding of the Excalibur Army

Czech entrepreneur Jaroslav Strnad founded Excalibur Army, a company trading in military material and equipment, the nucleus of the CSG group.

2005
The first production area in Přelouč

Excalibur Army has acquired its first production site, a former military repair facility in the Czech town of Přelouč.

2008
Business expansion to Slovakia

The founder of the group expanded his business to Slovakia, where he took over the management of several defence industry companies.

2013
Purchase of Tatra together with Promet Group

Jaroslav Strnad together with entrepreneur René Matera acquired the well-known Tatra trucks company and it recovered from the previous crisis within a short time.

Purchase of military repairs in Šternberk

Excalibur Army won the competition for the sale of military repair facility in Šternberk, which quickly became the most important manufacturer of military and special land systems in the Czech Republic.

2016
Renamed Czechoslovak Group (CSG)

The holding company was renamed Czechoslovak Group, abbreviated CSG, and has used this name ever since.

New companies in the group

New companies were acquired to CSG: radar manufacturer RETIA, aircraft repair shop JOB AIR Technic and luxury watch manufacturer ELTON.

2018
Transfer of ownership of the CSG to Michal Strnad

The founder of the group Jaroslav Strnad handed over the ownership to his son Michal and went to work for the newly established holding CE Industries.

2020
Purchase of Fábrica de Municiones de Granada

CSG acquires the first manufacturing company in Western Europe, buying ammunition manufacturer Fábrica de Municiones de Granada (FMG for short) from GDELS.

2022
Acquisition of a majority stake in Fiocchi

CSG acquired a majority stake in Fiocchi, the world's leading ammunition manufacturer with operations in Italy, the UK and the US, becoming a global group.

2023
Perazzi becomes part of the group

Armi Perazzi is a prestigious brand in the field of firearms for sport shooters and elite hunters. At the same time, it is a stable and prosperous company that the Perazzi family excellently manages.

2024
CSG and Ukrainska Bronetechnika signed an agreement for the production of artillery ammunition in Ukraine

CSG will cooperate with Ukrainian arms manufacturer Ukrainska Bronetechnika to produce 155-millimeter caliber artillery ammunition locally in Ukraine.

CSG Acquires Nitrocellulose Production in Germany from IFF

MSM Group—the Slovak subsidiary of the CSG industrial group—has entered into a purchase agreement with the U.S. publicly traded IFF to acquire IFF’s nitrocellulose business, associated plant, and Walsrode Industrial Park in Lower Saxony, Germany.

CSG consummates the acquisition of The Kinetic Group

The Czech industrial group CSG has completed the takeover of The Kinetic group, the leading U.S. manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition.

We prioritize our employees, recognizing that they are the driving force behind CSG's success.

We answer the most commonly asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Will CSG eliminate US jobs by moving operations overseas?
Will foreign procurement restrictions affect us?
Does CSG lack the experience needed to serve American consumers?
Will the EU direct ammunition production to other markets?

We support the initiatives of our employees worldwide

The programme offers the opportunity to apply for financial support for interesting projects and charitable activities in which employees actively participate or organise themselves.

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Come and meet with us
Las Vegas, USA
SHOT Show 2025
Event
Ammo+
Fiocchi Munizioni
Fiocchi of America

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Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has announced it will attend the upcoming 2025 SHOT Show — the premiere trade event for the shooting sports industry. The show will be held January 21-24 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Let's get in touch

We are very excited to welcome you to our family.

Alena Kozáková

Alena Kozáková

HR Director

We employ more than 14,000 people in more than seven countries on two continents.

If you have any questions, contact us via your HR department or using the email welcome@czechoslovakgroup.com