MSM Group North America, Inc. is a subsidiary of MSM Group, an industrial-technological holding with a longstanding tradition in the defense industry, operating under the Czechoslovak Group (CSG). We specialize in the production and servicing of medium- and large-caliber ammunition, with our headquarters located in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Our goal is to become a key player within the U.S. Munitions IndustrialBase (MIB) by providing essential products and services to the U.S. Armed Forces. We strive to strengthen the supply chain, enhance the resilience of the MIB, invest in our team and advanced technologies, and ensure reliable execution and delivery for our customers.
Leading MSM Group North America is Jason W. Gaines, who brings over 20 years of experience in the munitions industry, focusing on medium- and large-caliber ammunition, artillery, energetics, propulsion, pyrotechnics, and demilitarization services. His leadership underscores our commitment to excellence, customer partnerships, and investment in people and technology.
Prior to his new appointment, Mr. Gaines spent over 20 years in various leadership roles at General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems to include the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Munition Systems business, overseeing operations across a broad portfolio of munitions programs. Mr. Gaines has a demonstrated track record of partnering with his customers and industry teammates and will seek to do the same for MSM Group North America, Inc.
An outspoken advocate for the U.S. Munitions Industrial Base, Mr. Gaines is the chairman of the NDIA Industrial Committee of Ammunition Producers (ICAP). He was also a long-standing Executive Board of Directors member for the Munitions Industrial Base Task Force (MIBTF), demonstrating his continued commitment to supporting and advancing the U.S. MIB. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Mercer University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tampa.
MSM Group unites traditional companies with a long history in the defense industry, including ZVS holding, VOP Nováky, Vývoj Martin, IMK 14 Oktobar, and FM Granada. Operating in Slovakia, Spain, and Serbia, these companies cover the entire munitions life cycle - from development and production to inspection, life extension, and disposal. Additionally, they develop and manufacture defense equipment, such as tank protection systems, and in the civilian sector, they specialize in producing radar systems and mobile air traffic control towers.
Learn moreCSG is a global industrial-technology group owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad. It focuses on the development and production of strategically important products, systems, and technologies in defense, aerospace, automotive, and other sectors. With key manufacturing plants in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Italy, India, Great Britain, and the USA, CSG exports its products worldwide. The group continuously invests in the development of its companies and expands in its core businesses. Among its key companies are the Czech car manufacturer Tatra Trucks, the producer of artillery ammunition MSM Group, and the Czech radar manufacturer Eldis. In the USA, CSG owns The Kinetic Group, which includes several renowned traditional brands of small-caliber ammunition, such as Federal, Remington, Speer, CCI, and Fiocchi of America. More than 14,000 employees work across its integrated and affiliated companies. In 2023, the group's consolidated revenues reached EUR 1.73 billion. CSG's main sectors include engineering, automotive, railway, aerospace, defense, and small-caliber ammunition production. Thanks to its strong pro-export orientation, CSG products can be found on all continents.
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