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Ukrainian manufacturer of passive fire protection products Kovlar Group reports attempt at smear campaign

24 February , 2026  

Ukrainian manufacturer of passive fire protection products Kovlar Group LLC (TM Ammokote) reported an attempt to resume a smear campaign against the company and emphasized its readiness to defend its business reputation within the legal framework.

“On February 18, 2026, we received a journalist’s request, the content of which, in our opinion, indicates an attempt to repeat the discrediting campaign. We regard this as an element of unfair competition and pressure on a Ukrainian manufacturer that is involved in the supply of fire-resistant materials, including to energy infrastructure facilities,” the company said in a public statement.

Kovlar Group recalled that in August 2024, the company had already faced a large-scale information attack. At that time, according to the company, it chose the legal route of protection and appealed to the court, the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine, the National Police, the Ministry of Justice, and financial monitoring authorities. “Based on the results of the inspections, we received official confirmation that the company and its management operate in accordance with Ukrainian law, are not subject to sanctions, and have no restrictions on their economic activities,” the statement said.

The company emphasized that Ammokote products are manufactured in accordance with current regulations, and that the technical and licensing documentation is valid and meets all regulatory requirements. Kovlar Group also states that it is operating as usual and fulfilling its obligations to partners and customers.

Separately, Kovlar Group appealed to editors and journalists to prepare materials more carefully, not to use unverified information, and to obtain the company’s position before publication. “We work openly and are always ready to interact with the media—providing comments, documents, and explanations in response to requests,” the statement said.

Media contacts: info@kovlargroup.com, +38 067 323 24 30.

Kovlar Group LLC is a Ukrainian manufacturer operating in the fire safety market. It produces passive fire protection products under the Ammokote trademark and provides consulting services on the organization of fire protection works for building structures and engineering systems.

Address: 10-G Starokyivska St., Kyiv, 04116

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