About us

AB Giraitės Ginkluotės Gamykla (hereinafter referred to as GGG) is the sole ammunition manufacturer in the Baltic states, supplying the highest quality ammunition for both the military and civilian sectors. Precision is our core commitment. For over two decades, GGG has concentrated on manufacturing the highest quality cartridges, which has led to our products being recognised internationally.

We set high-quality standards for all our products. Our laboratory conducts metallographic tests, while our cartridges undergo the testing of ballistic properties at the longest indoor test shooting range in Europe, which extends up to 580 metres in length.

We offer a comprehensive range of products for light machine guns, assault rifles, assault carbines, submachine guns, hunting rifles, and shooting guns. Our ammunition is manufactured strictly adhering to the highest international standards and is trusted by military and law enforcement authorities worldwide, as well as NATO member states and civilians, including hunters, shooting ranges, and shooting enthusiasts.

The shareholder of AB Giraitės Ginkluotės Gamykla is the State of Lithuania, with a 100% shareholding. The Ministry of Finance shall exercise the rights and obligations of a shareholder.

MISSION
Our objective is to manufacture high-quality ammunition that is in accordance with the standards set forth by the NATO alliance and our customers’ requirements.
VISION
Our goal is to become a modern, highly reputable, dynamic, and efficiently operating ammunition manufacturing company.

VALUES

AB Giraitės Ginkluotės Gamykla produces a high-quality product that is in accordance with the standards set forth by the NATO alliance and our customers’ requirements. We are committed to implementing our quality policy consistently.
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Responsibility

We are fully aware of our responsibilities and accept accountability for our actions.
Each employee is accountable for the decisions they make and the results of their work.
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Professionalism

We place a high value on knowledge, experience and continuous improvement.
GGG employees strive to understand their roles thoroughly, make and implement their own decisions, and embrace new information and knowledge.
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Teamwork

To achieve the vision of our company, we work as one.
We value the professionalism of every member of our team. Still, the best results are achieved through teamwork.

PASSION

Commitment to work. We take the initiative and encourage one another to achieve our goals.

PERFORMANCE

Efficient work. We strive to exceed the expectations of every customer.

PRECISION

Accuracy. Our goal is to complete our tasks on time and accurately.

OUR HISTORY

2000

State-owned Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) is officially established and registered.

2000

State-owned Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) is officially established and registered.

2001

Construction works are completed, modern equipment assembled, necessary technologies implemented.

2001

Construction works are completed, modern equipment assembled, necessary technologies implemented.

2001

The first trial batch of 7.62×39 mm cartridges for AK-47 is manufactured.

2001

The first trial batch of 7.62×39 mm cartridges for AK-47 is manufactured.

2002

An integrated quality assurance system according to ISO 9001 and 14001 standards is implemented.

2002

An integrated quality assurance system according to ISO 9001 and 14001 standards is implemented.

2002

Production of 5.56×45 mm and 7.62×51 mm cartridges is started.

2002

Production of 5.56×45 mm and 7.62×51 mm cartridges is started.

2004

Cartridges 5.56×45 mm and 7.62×51 mm are sent to the NATO European Regional Tests Center to be tested for quality.

2004

Cartridges 5.56×45 mm and 7.62×51 mm are sent to the NATO European Regional Tests Center to be tested for quality.

2005

Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) receives the right to mark cartridges with the NATO interchangeability sign.

2005

Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) receives the right to mark cartridges with the NATO interchangeability sign.

2006

Production of 5.56 x 45 mm linked cartridges is started.

2006

Production of 5.56 x 45 mm linked cartridges is started.

2006

About 90 % of the annual production is exported abroad.

2006

About 90 % of the annual production is exported abroad.

2009

Quality assurance system is renewed according to the latest quality management system standards ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004.

2009

Quality assurance system is renewed according to the latest quality management system standards ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004.

2010

Production of 5.56 x 45 mm clipped cartridges is started.

2010

Production of 5.56 x 45 mm clipped cartridges is started.

2011

Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) decides to finalize development of .308 WIN ammunition designs.

2011

Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) decides to finalize development of .308 WIN ammunition designs.

2012

Production of .308 WIN cartridges is started.

Designs:

  • GGG FMJ 147 gr (9,55 g)

  • Sierra SBT GameKing 165 gr (10,69 g)

  • Sierra SBT GameKing 180 gr (11,66 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 155 gr (10,04 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 168 gr (10,89 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 175 gr (11,34 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 180 gr (11,66 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 190 gr (12,31 g)

2012

Production of .308 WIN cartridges is started.

Designs:

  • GGG FMJ 147 gr (9,55 g)

  • Sierra SBT GameKing 165 gr (10,69 g)

  • Sierra SBT GameKing 180 gr (11,66 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 155 gr (10,04 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 168 gr (10,89 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 175 gr (11,34 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 180 gr (11,66 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 190 gr (12,31 g)

2013

The certification mark C.I.P (Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms) is given.

2013

The certification mark C.I.P (Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms) is given.

2013

Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) becomes an AFEMS (Asociation of European Manufacturers of Sporting Ammunition) member.

2013

Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) becomes an AFEMS (Asociation of European Manufacturers of Sporting Ammunition) member.

2014

Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) becomes an LDSIA (Lithuanian Defence and Security Industry Association) member.

2014

Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) becomes an LDSIA (Lithuanian Defence and Security Industry Association) member.

2014

2014 of April 10

Aleksandras Nikonovas is appointed a temporary CEO of the company.

2014

2014 of April 10

Aleksandras Nikonovas is appointed a temporary CEO of the company.

2015

Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) becomes an official NRA UK cartridge supplier.

2015

Giraites Ginkluotes Gamykla (GGG) becomes an official NRA UK cartridge supplier.

2016

2016 of March 16

Aleksandras Nikonovas is appointed CEO of the company.

Production of.223 REM cartridges is started.

Designs:

  • GGG FMJ 55 gr (3,56 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 69 gr (4,47 g)

2016

2016 of March 16

Aleksandras Nikonovas is appointed CEO of the company.

Production of.223 REM cartridges is started.

Designs:

  • GGG FMJ 55 gr (3,56 g)

  • Sierra HPBT MatchKing 69 gr (4,47 g)

2017

Quality assurance system is renewed according to the latest quality management system standards ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015.

2017

Quality assurance system is renewed according to the latest quality management system standards ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015.

2017

Production of .308 WIN cartridges with Tarvas lead-free monolithic bullet is started.

2017

Production of .308 WIN cartridges with Tarvas lead-free monolithic bullet is started.

2018

GGG cal. 223 REM Sierra MatchKing 77 gr (4,99 g) design is produced.

2018

GGG cal. 223 REM Sierra MatchKing 77 gr (4,99 g) design is produced.

2019

2019 of March 1

Board of new members starts functioning.


BOARD CHAIRMAN
Vygantas Sliesoraitis- independent member.

AL Holdingas adviser and board member.

St. Ignatius Loyala College board member.


BOARD MEMBERS
Laima Kalinauskiene- Head of the State Assets Management Policy Division of the Department of the State Assets Management - Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania.

Remigijus Staras - independent member.

Topo Grupe Ltd. CEO.

Eimundas Maciulis - independent member.

Verslo vartai Ltd. Executive Director.

Asta Sinkeviciene - Adviser of the State Assets Management Policy Division of the Department of the State Assets Management - Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania.

2019

2019 of March 1

Board of new members starts functioning.


BOARD CHAIRMAN
Vygantas Sliesoraitis- independent member.

AL Holdingas adviser and board member.

St. Ignatius Loyala College board member.


BOARD MEMBERS
Laima Kalinauskiene- Head of the State Assets Management Policy Division of the Department of the State Assets Management - Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania.

Remigijus Staras - independent member.

Topo Grupe Ltd. CEO.

Eimundas Maciulis - independent member.

Verslo vartai Ltd. Executive Director.

Asta Sinkeviciene - Adviser of the State Assets Management Policy Division of the Department of the State Assets Management - Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania.

2020

NEW 2020

cal. .223 REM GGG FMJ 62 gr

Similar to NATO Cartridge Load

2020

NEW 2020

cal. .223 REM GGG FMJ 62 gr

Similar to NATO Cartridge Load

2020

Our company starts to consume power, 100 % of which is produced from renewable energy sources (REI).

2020

Our company starts to consume power, 100 % of which is produced from renewable energy sources (REI).

2021

Production of .308 WIN cartridges with Nosler bullets is started.

Designs:

  • Nosler HPBT Match Bullets 165 gr (10,69 g)

  • Nosler HPBT Match Bullets 175 gr (11,34 g)

2021

Production of .308 WIN cartridges with Nosler bullets is started.

Designs:

  • Nosler HPBT Match Bullets 165 gr (10,69 g)

  • Nosler HPBT Match Bullets 175 gr (11,34 g)

2021

2021 of December 23

Board of new members starts functioning.


BOARD CHAIRMAN
Dangirutis Janusas- independent member.

CEO of Verslo konsultacijų spektras Ltd.

Chairman of the board of state enterprise Oro Navigacija.

BOARD MEMBERS
Laima Kalinauskiene- Head of the State Assets Management Policy Division of the Department of the State Assets Management - Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania.
Aldas Beginskas - Chief Specialist Borrowing and Cash Management Division State Treasury Department Ministry of Finance of Lithuania.

Remigijus Staras - independent member.

CEO of Topo Grupe Ltd.

Eimundas Maciulis - independent member.

CEO of VSA Ltd.

CEO of Recova Ltd.

2021

2021 of December 23

Board of new members starts functioning.


BOARD CHAIRMAN
Dangirutis Janusas- independent member.

CEO of Verslo konsultacijų spektras Ltd.

Chairman of the board of state enterprise Oro Navigacija.

BOARD MEMBERS
Laima Kalinauskiene- Head of the State Assets Management Policy Division of the Department of the State Assets Management - Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania.
Aldas Beginskas - Chief Specialist Borrowing and Cash Management Division State Treasury Department Ministry of Finance of Lithuania.

Remigijus Staras - independent member.

CEO of Topo Grupe Ltd.

Eimundas Maciulis - independent member.

CEO of VSA Ltd.

CEO of Recova Ltd.

2021

Production of .223 REM cartridges with Nosler bullets is started.

Designs:

  • Nosler HPBT The New Match Standard 69 gr (4,47 g)

  • Nosler HPBT Match Bullets 77 gr (4,99 g)

2021

Production of .223 REM cartridges with Nosler bullets is started.

Designs:

  • Nosler HPBT The New Match Standard 69 gr (4,47 g)

  • Nosler HPBT Match Bullets 77 gr (4,99 g)

2023

2023 of March 31

Encapsulation and cartridge loading facilities were launched.

2023

2023 of March 31

Encapsulation and cartridge loading facilities were launched.

2023

2023 of July 21

Project

Installation of Renewable Energy Resources (RER) Production Capacities at state company Giraitės Ginkluotės Gamykla (GGG).

2023

2023 of July 21

Project

Installation of Renewable Energy Resources (RER) Production Capacities at state company Giraitės Ginkluotės Gamykla (GGG).

2024

GGG gets nomination "Export Leader Of the Year"

2024

GGG gets nomination "Export Leader Of the Year"