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18 Jun 2026
UNI&FORMA Named Slovenia's Exporter of the Year 2026
KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (18 June 2026)
UNI&FORMA, part of Mehler Systems and the company behind the UF PRO brand, has received Slovenia’s prestigious Exporter of the Year (Izvoznik leta) 2026 award.
Presented annually by Finance, Slovenia’s leading business newspaper, the award is one of the country’s most respected business recognitions. It honours Slovenian companies that successfully compete on international markets while demonstrating innovation, sustainable growth, and the creation of high added value.
UNI&FORMA was selected among a strong group of finalists, which also included Atlantic Droga Kolinska, KO-SI, and Mebor.
From Domestic Supplier to Global Brand
The Exporter of the Year award recognises a journey that began nearly three decades ago.
Founded in 1997, UNI&FORMA established its expertise by developing uniforms and clothing solutions for domestic organisations. Through close cooperation with professional end users, the company gained a deep understanding of the requirements faced by those operating in demanding environments.
This expertise later formed the foundation of the UF PRO brand, created to meet the specific requirements of military, law enforcement, and special operations units. Over time, what started as a Slovenian manufacturer evolved into an internationally recognised developer of premium tactical clothing systems.
Today, UF PRO products are used by military, law enforcement, and special operations units in more than 50 countries worldwide. Its users include Slovenia’s Special Police Unit (SEP) and Special Operations Unit (ESD), more than 300 SWAT units in the United States, Germany’s SEK and GSG 9 units, Austria’s EKO COBRA, Latvia’s Omega unit, and many other elite units around the world.
Innovation Driven by End Users
A key factor behind UNI&FORMA’s growth has been its commitment to continuous innovation and close cooperation with the professionals who use its products.
Over the years, the company has invested heavily in product development, advanced materials, and proprietary technologies designed to address real-world operational challenges. User feedback and field experience continue to play a central role in the development of new products and solutions.
This approach has helped establish UF PRO as one of the leading brands in the premium tactical clothing segment and enabled UNI&FORMA to successfully compete in international markets.
"When I look at how far we have come, I see the contribution of everyone who helped build UNI&FORMA and UF PRO along the way. This award belongs to them. Their expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence have made our growth and international success possible," said Jože Kastelic, Managing Director of UNI&FORMA.
Discussing the Future of Exporting
As part of the accompanying Exporter of the Year conference programme, Kastelic joined representatives of the other finalists for a panel discussion focused on the future competitiveness of exporting companies.
The discussion explored the role of digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and productivity improvements in helping businesses remain competitive in increasingly demanding international markets.
Looking Ahead
While the award recognises UNI&FORMA’s achievements to date, the company sees it as motivation for the future.
"The success of UF PRO has always been built on understanding the needs of the professionals who use our products. As those needs evolve, we will continue investing in innovation, product development, and close cooperation with end users to ensure we remain a trusted partner around the world," Kastelic added.
For UNI&FORMA, the Exporter of the Year 2026 award marks another important milestone in a journey that continues to be driven by innovation, international growth, and a commitment to developing products that help professionals perform in the world’s most demanding environments.
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