AREX is a dynamic manufacturing company with a global presence and a history of more than 25 years, focusing mainly on supplies for the defense and security industries. The headquarters and production facilities are located in the Slovenian town of Šenternej. The main activity of the company is the development and production of (plastic) ammunition for training purposes, cartridge belts and pistols. In addition, the company supplies other parts of the equipment of the armed forces (e.g. protective helmets and vests, special backpacks, knives) and various technological solutions. Thanks to the high quality of products, focus on in-house R&D and investments in modern technologies, AREX has built an excellent reputation in its field and a network of regular customers during its existence. Most of the production goes to the demanding and competitive markets of Western Europe and the USA, and several large European firms from the defense and security industry. AREX is also very active in the attractive market of Brazil.

AREX focuses intensively on its own research and development, on its own product portfolio with high added value, and on products that have a high potential to succeed in the global market. In 2021, for example, the new unique training marking ammunition MT-X developed at AREX was put on sale. AREX is among the top three world leaders in this segment.

In order to realize an ambitious international expansion, the management structure was strengthened in 2021 and the new CEO of the company was Tim Castagne, with experience in the management of multinational companies Sig Sauer and Heckler & Koch.

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