SIA PADTEX INSULATION has been awarded third place in the Critical Infrastructure Solutions category at the German-Baltic Business Award 2026, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 29 October 2026.

The German-Baltic Business Award recognises innovative companies from Germany and the Baltic States whose products, technologies and solutions contribute to security, resilience and the development of critical infrastructure.

In the Critical Infrastructure Solutions category, first place was awarded to ReArma, UAB, for its protective solutions for shelters and bunkers, including metal shielding systems. Smart Defence secured second place for its mobile smart defence solutions, including intelligent mobile mine systems. PADTEX INSULATION achieved third place, receiving recognition alongside companies operating in the strategically important fields of defence and infrastructure protection.

This achievement represents an important milestone for PADTEX INSULATION and acknowledges the company's expertise, commitment to innovation and dedication to developing reliable protection solutions for demanding industrial and safety applications.

"We are honoured to receive this recognition alongside companies developing innovative solutions for today's security challenges. This achievement reflects the hard work and expertise of our entire team and encourages us to continue strengthening our contribution to the field of critical infrastructure protection," said Inga Putene, representing PADTEX INSULATION.

The award further strengthens PADTEX INSULATION's position as a Latvian manufacturer contributing to the development of advanced thermal and fire protection solutions for industrial, defence and critical infrastructure applications.