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About us

GALWAH is a leading supplier of electroplating coatings in Poland.

We have been delivering galvanic coatings since 1974. We constantly innovate as our customers seek for top quality. Our commitment to excellence has helped us become an established and trusted electroplating service provider.

Andrzej i Aleksandra Kulej
Partners

Production possibilities

Electroplating services offered include the following coatings:

  1. Zinc - Nickel
  2. Iron - Zinc
  3. Zinc
  4. Copper
  5. Nickel
  6. Brass
  7. Silver
  8. Tin

The plant covers a total area of approx. 6000 m2, with production, warehouse and office buildings as well as a post-production sewage treatment plant.

Technical resources

  1. 5 automatic electroplating lines
  2. 5 semi-automatic electroplating lines
  3. Equipment for surface preparation by blasting in loose abrasives (shot blasting machines)
  4. The Maintenance Department equipped with the necessary machines and devices to ensure the continuity of production and ability to make own production equipment
  5. Post-production sewage treatment plant
  6. In-house power generators in case of power outages
  7. Highly specialized measuring and laboratory devices
  8. Trucks from 1t to 8t of load capacity and forklifts

Who is who?

History

Our company was founded almost 50 years ago with a goal to offer electroplated coatings of high quality. And that’s how it has remained until the present day.

Establishment of the company

Henryk Kulej establishes "Warsztat Galwanizacyjny" („Electroplating Workshop”) and launches the activity in the scope of performing electroplated coatings such as: copper, brass, chrome and nickel plating.

Fast development

Henryk Kulej and his son Andrzej Kulej begin a joint operation under the name "Zakład Powłok Galwanicznych GALWAH". The company develops quickly with regard to production capacities (implementing new technological solutions, launching semi-automatic drum line for zinc coating, modernising and rebuilding production facilities).

Modernisation of the waste treatment plant

Modernisation of the post-galvanic waste treatment plant.

Launch of a semi-automatic line of various coatings

Launch of a semi-automatic line of various coatings, i.e. nickel, copper, brass.

Launch of next lines

Launch of a semi-automatic line for resin, extension of production, warehousing and office facilities as well as waste treatment plant. Launch of an automatic hanger-drum line for zinc coating.

Automation of the post-production waste treatment plant and launching new lines

Automation of the existing post-production waste treatment plant. Launch of a semi-automatic line for surface pre-processing. Launch of an automatic drum-hanger line for zinc coating.

New partners and obtaining a WEC certificate for achievements in the area of waste minimisation.

The company is joined by: Kulej Helena and Kulej Aleksandra. GALWAH receives a Certificate of achievements in minimising waste issued by “WORLD ENVIRONMENT CENTER” (WEC) in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development.

New line

Launch of an automatic drum line for nickel, copper, brass and zinc coating.

Quality control

Establishing an independent Quality Control Department fitted with modern measurement equipment.

Transformation of the company and receiving the ISO 9002:1994 certificate.

GALWAH is transformed by virtue of the entry into the National Court Register (KRS) No 0000005819 of the District Court in Katowice into a General Partnership and takes the name "Zakład Powłok Galwanicznych GALWAH" Kulej i Wspólnicy Spółka Jawna. In the same year, GALWAH obtains the CERTIFICATE ISO 9002 : 1994 standard issued by RWTÜV Anlagentechnik GmbH.

ISO/TS 16949:2002 and new lines

Launch of an automatic hanger line for alloy coatings iron-zinc and zinc-nickel.

Obtaining the CERTIFICATE OF PROCESS APPROVAL by VOLVO 3P - POWERTRAIN. Commencing the works related to implementation of the CERTIFICATE OF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY according to ISO/TS 16949:2002.

ISO 9001:2000

Obtaining the ISO 9001:2000 certificate issued by RWTÜV Anlagentechnik GmbH.

New line, modernising the laboratory and obtaining ISO 14001 certificate

30th anniversary of company's establishment. Launch of a new electroplating line for alcaic alloy coatings zinc-nickel with black and transparent passivation without Cr+6 chromium. Certification of Environmental Management System according to ISO 14001 issued by TÜV CERT. Modernisation of the laboratory. Participation in the Electroplating Seminar POKRYCIA DEKORACYJNE MIEDŹ-NIKIEL-CHROM (DECORATIVE COATINGS COPPER-NICKEL-CHROMIUM) organised on 10.05.04-11.05.04 by ENTHONE – one of the world's leading specialist electroplating companies.

Polish and German Chamber of Industry and Trade

Commencing the cooperation between GALWAH and German economic entities and R&D associations resulted in joining in August 2005 the Polish and German Chamber of Industry and Trade (AHK).

ISO/TS 16949:2002

Certification of the Quality Management System according to ISO/TS 16949:2002 in the scope of: Electrochemical spraying of protective coatings on metal items for automotive industry.

Award "Gazele biznesu" (Business Gazelles) of 2006

Z.P.G. "GALWAH" joined the prestigious circle of "Gazele Biznesu" – the most dynamically developing companies in 2006. In relation to this event, a ceremonial Gala was held in Teatr Śląski in Katowice, during which, awards were officially conferred to enterprises from the Silesian District. About 20 000 companies from the whole territory of Poland participated in the ranking, of which 3404 complied with the required criteria. The financial data of the companies participating in the ranking was verified, similarly to previous years, by the company specialised in gathering and processing information about economic entities - Coface Poland, closely cooperating with the editorial board of "Puls Biznesu". Apart from awarding the dynamics of financial development, it is also worth pointing out that the overarching goal of the “Gazele Biznesu” ranking was to promote honest, reliable companies that disclose information about their results. GALWAH complied with all these criteria and obtained for its customers and trade partners a confirmation of its credibility and reliability in business contacts.

Award "Gazele biznesu" (Business Gazelles) of 2007

Z.P.G. "GALWAH" once again joined the prestigious circle of "Gazele Biznesu" – the most dynamically developing companies in 2007. In relation to this event, a ceremonial Gala was held in Teatr Śląski in Katowice, during which, awards were officially conferred to enterprises from the Silesian District. About 20 000 companies from the whole territory of Poland participated in the ranking, of which 3795 complied with the required criteria. The financial data of the companies participating in the ranking was verified, similarly to previous years, by the company specialised in gathering and processing information about economic entities - Coface Poland, closely cooperating with the editorial board of "Puls Biznesu". Apart from awarding the dynamics of financial development, it is also worth pointing out that the overarching goal of the “Gazele Biznesu” ranking was to promote honest, reliable companies that disclose information about their results. GALWAH complied with all these criteria and obtained for its customers and trade partners a confirmation of its credibility and reliability in business contacts.

Award "Gazele biznesu" (Business Gazelles) of 2008

Z.P.G. "GALWAH" for the third time joined the prestigious circle of "Gazele Biznesu" - the most dynamically developing companies in 2008. In relation to this event, a ceremonial Gala was held in Teatr Śląski in Katowice, during which, awards were officially conferred to enterprises from the Silesian District. About 20 000 companies from the whole territory of Poland participated in the ranking, of which 4102 complied with the required criteria. The financial data of the companies participating in the ranking was verified, similarly to previous years, by the company specialised in gathering and processing information about economic entities - Coface Poland, closely cooperating with the editorial board of "Puls Biznesu". Apart from awarding the dynamics of financial development, it is also worth pointing out that the overarching goal of the “Gazele Biznesu” ranking was to promote honest, reliable companies that disclose information about their results. GALWAH complied with all these criteria and obtained for its customers and trade partners a confirmation of its credibility and reliability in business contacts.

Transformation of the company

Establishment of GALWAH Sp. z o.o., Limited Partnership entered into the Register of Entrepreneurs KRS 0000530949

New production line

Launch of an automatic drum line zinc-nickel

IATF 16949:2016

Obtaining the certificate IATF 16949:2016 issued by TUV NORD

45 years of Galwah!

In 2019 we celebrated 45 years of our company's existence!