Wojciech Klimas is dead. Tragic death of an entrepreneur from Częstochowa

Wojciech Klimas died as a result of a gunshot wound on Wednesday, November 11. The tragic event took place in Kuźnica Lechowska near Częstochowa - reports "Gazeta Częstochowska".

A man with a gunshot wound was transported by air ambulance to a hospital in Częstochowa. Unfortunately, despite over two hours of resuscitation, the 66-year-old entrepreneur died in the hospital.

The circumstances of his death are being explained by the prosecutor's office - this was confirmed to Wirtualna Polska by prosecutor Tomasz Ozimek, press spokesman for the District Prosecutor's Office in Częstochowa. This is standard procedure. Investigators emphasize that there is no indication that third parties were involved.

Today, Klimas Wkręt-met announced the death of its founder. In the farewell published on Facebook we read:

"A great man has passed away, who created the company over 35 years ago and consistently developed it over the following decades. He built an enterprise that is now one of the largest producers of construction fastenings and whose products reach markets all over the world. (...) Wojciech Klimas believed from the beginning that the strength of the company were people, quality and responsibility. He was open and always ready to help. (...) His sudden death is a huge loss for his family, loved ones, employees and all people who had the opportunity to know him and cooperate with him. However, Wojciech Klimas left behind something lasting: a strong company, prepared for further operation and development.

Wojciech Klimas founded the family company Klimas Wkręt-Met in 1990 with his wife Joanna. Initially, it operated locally, but over time it gained nationwide and then European coverage. It produces construction fasteners, including: screws, dowels, anchors. It has four production plants near Częstochowa: in Kuźnica Kiedrzyńska (the company's headquarters is also here) and in Wanaty. Their total area is 80 thousand. sq m

The company states that daily it produces, among others: 30 million pieces of screws and 9 million pieces of plastic connectors. It sends its products to 70 countries around the world. In the financial report for 2025, it reported PLN 743.1 million in revenue and PLN 6.2 million in profit.

In July this year Klimas Wkręt-met informed about the use of its fastenings in the construction of Skypark Business Center in Luxembourg - one of the largest wooden hybrid structures in Europe.

"Klimas Wkręt-met continues its operations. The company operates and fulfills its obligations towards customers, partners, employees and suppliers. Continuity of management and operation of the enterprise is maintained," the company wrote in a statement.