TIMAK is an Albanian machinery and superstructure company, established in 2016. The company is headquartered in Tirana and it has delivered its products in over 20 countries.[3]
Its main production line focuses in repurposing structure to produce police cars and ambulances. It later expanded its production into military vehicles, due to a need for protected military ambulances, including those for Ukraine.[4]
In 2024, they introduced the first MRAP vehicle from Albania named SHOTA, which was developed by women engineers, using a Ford F-550 chassis.[4]
In 2025, TIMAK (Albania) established a subsidiary, Timak Defence, in partnership with the state-owned Albanian company KAYO (Albania).[12]
The company is primarily involved in the production and adaptation of specialized vehicles, including armoured military and protection vehicles, anti-drone equipment, urban security vehicles, fire rescue vehicles, and ambulances, including armored versions.[13]
Timak Defence also engages in research and development, and participates in national and international defense and security contracts for domestic institutions such as the Albanian Armed Forces, police, and civil emergency agencies, as well as foreign clients.[14]
The company is majority-owned by Timak, with 80% ownership, while KAYO owns 20%.[15] The administrator of the company is Arjeta Puca, and the headquarters is located in Tirana, at the former vehicle spare parts factory in the Shkoza area.[16]
International Collaborations and Contributions
TIMAK (Albania) has engaged in various international projects, including:
Supplying ambulances to Ukraine as part of humanitarian efforts, with initial orders facilitated by a United Nations agency.[17]
Delivering a specialized K9 vehicle to the U.S. Embassy in Albania, enhancing law enforcement capabilities.[18]
In April 2025, TIMAK (Albania) entered into a collaboration with KAYO, Albania's state-owned arms production company, to establish a production hub focused on military and emergency vehicles. This initiative aims to bolster Albania's defense manufacturing capabilities and expand its presence in international defense markets.[20]
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