Baltic masks UAB

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Company Overview

Legal name: Baltic masks UAB (Uždaroji akcinė bendrovė Baltic masks)
Country: Lithuania
Industry sector: Personal protective equipment (PPE); medical and occupational safety supplies (face masks and respirators)
Founding date: Reported 2020 (established amid the COVID‑19 pandemic to supply EU‑compliant masks; exact incorporation date should be verified via the Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities)
Headquarters: Lithuania (exact registered office city and address not confirmed in open sources; see Legal Information and Sources for verification avenues)

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (company code): Not publicly confirmed in open sources. Verify via Registrų centras (Juridinių asmenų registras) or Rekvizitai.lt.
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not publicly confirmed in open sources. Verify via VMI (Valstybinė mokesčių inspekcija) or Registrų centras.
Official website: https://balticmasks.com (brand and e‑commerce site operating under “Baltic Masks”)
Email address: Not listed on open public pages; the website typically uses a contact form. If an email exists, it is not clearly published; recommend contacting via the website form or verifying through registry listings.
Registered office address: Not available in open sources used for this profile without registry access; please verify via Registrų centras or Rekvizitai.lt.
Phone number: Not publicly listed on the official website or open sources consulted; verify via registry or company invoices/official documentation.

Business Operations

Main products:
- Disposable protective face masks (e.g., surgical/medical face masks, including Type I/II/IIR as marketed)
- Filtering facepiece respirators (FFP2/FFP3 categories, branded as “BM” series in various product lines)
- Children’s masks and other PPE accessories (as periodically offered)

Business model:
- Manufacturing and branding of PPE masks for EU markets
- Direct‑to‑consumer sales through the Baltic Masks e‑commerce site and regional marketplaces
- B2B supply to distributors, retailers, and institutions (subject to certification and tender requirements)

Market position:
- Positioned as a Lithuanian/EU‑based PPE producer emphasizing EU conformity (CE marking) and local manufacturing
- Operates in a highly competitive, certification‑driven market dominated by global brands and regional manufacturers

History

Founding story: Baltic masks UAB emerged during the first year of the COVID‑19 pandemic (2020) as domestic demand for certified PPE surged. The company sought to establish local mask production capacity and export to EU markets.

Key milestones and developments:
- 2020: Rapid setup of production lines and initial releases of surgical masks and FFP2/FFP3 respirators under “Baltic Masks” branding.
- 2020–2021: Engagement with EU conformity assessment procedures; publication of product CE claims and related documentation on marketing channels.
- 2020: Quality and certification scrutiny reported in regional media regarding the performance of certain FFP masks tested in Finland; the company publicly disputed some findings and indicated corrective actions and/or retesting (see Sources and References).
- 2021 onward: Continued commercial activity focused on EU markets and online distribution. Publicly verifiable corporate structural changes are not disclosed in open sources and require registry checks.

Financial Information

Revenue: No audited revenue data publicly available in open sources for Baltic masks UAB. Financial statements for Lithuanian private limited companies are typically obtainable through Registrų centras or subscription databases.
Funding rounds: No public venture capital or equity fundraising announcements identified; the company appears privately held.
Ownership structure: Not disclosed in open sources; beneficial ownership details can be obtained via the Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities or official filings.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai) and board: Names and roles are not listed on the official website or other open public sources used for this profile. Lithuanian companies are required to record managing director(s) (pvz., direktorius) and board where applicable in the Juridinių asmenų registras. Please verify via Registrų centras or Rekvizitai.lt for the current managing officer(s) and any supervisory/management board members.

Office Locations

Registered office address: Not available in open sources consulted; verify via Registrų centras.
Additional offices or production sites: Not published on open sources used; the company presents itself as an EU‑based manufacturer. If multiple sites exist, they are not publicly enumerated.
Phone numbers for offices: Not publicly listed; verify via registry records or company documentation.

Market Position

Competitors:
- Global PPE brands: 3M, Honeywell, Moldex, Kimberly‑Clark (dominant in FFP respirators and medical masks)
- Regional/EU manufacturers and importers: Numerous smaller European mask producers and distributors established during/after 2020
- Lithuania/regional healthcare suppliers: Companies in respiratory and medical supplies (e.g., Intersurgical group for respiratory equipment; various Lithuanian distributors for PPE), though product overlap may vary

Market share: No reliable public market share data specific to Baltic masks UAB.
Competitive advantages:
- EU location and claimed adherence to EU standards (CE marking)
- Ability to serve local/regional demand with shorter lead times compared to imports
- Brand positioning focused on EU manufacturing

Challenges:
- Stringent compliance and third‑party testing requirements for FFP filtering performance
- Intense price competition from global and imported products
- Reputational sensitivity around certification and test outcomes

Recent Developments

Quality and certification scrutiny (2020): Media reports in Lithuania and Finland highlighted test results indicating some Lithuanian‑made FFP masks (including products linked to Baltic Masks branding) did not meet required filtration standards in certain tests; the company disputed aspects of the findings and referenced corrective paths. Subsequent product batches and compliance claims should be assessed via updated test reports and notified body documentation.
Operations: The brand continues online sales and EU market presence, with product listings and CE claims available via its website. No public announcements of major expansions, M&A, or strategic partnerships were identified in open sources; further verification is recommended through local business news and registry filings.

Contact Information

Website: https://balticmasks.com
Email: Not publicly listed; use the contact form on the website or verify via registry.
Phone: Not publicly listed in open sources.
Registered office address: Not publicly confirmed; verify via Registrų centras.

Sources and References

- Baltic Masks official website: https://balticmasks.com (product information, branding, and sales channels)
- Registrų centras (Juridinių asmenų registras): https://www.registrucentras.lt/ (official Lithuanian registry for company code, VAT status, officers, and address; requires search/access)
- Rekvizitai.lt (company directory; to verify legal and contact details): https://www.rekvizitai.lt/ (search “Baltic masks UAB”)
- LRT.lt coverage on mask testing and certification issues (2020): https://www.lrt.lt/ (search “Baltic Masks” masks testing Finland 2020)
- Delfi.lt and 15min.lt Lithuanian business news portals (contemporaneous reporting on PPE manufacturers and certification topics during 2020–2021): https://www.delfi.lt/ and https://www.15min.lt/ (search “Baltic Masks”)

Important verification note: For authoritative legal details (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, registered address, officers), consult the Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities (Registrų centras) or official company filings. If you have access to subscription databases, you may retrieve full statutory and financial records.