About Mercygates
Mercygates is probably Europe’s largest manufacturer of wooden field gates. Based in a safe area in Western Ukraine only 50km from the Polish border. Our area abounds with forests, both soft wood and hard wood. We are FSC-certified and have been exporting gates since 2007. We deliver sustainable solutions trusted across Europe and USA.
Management team with Anastasiia Kolesnyk in the middle. From left Kolia Production, Galyna Bookkeeping, Anastasiia MD, Vadym QC and Natalia who is responsible for Safety issues and current legislation
CEO Anastasiia Kolesnyk in the middle with her management team. From left is Natalia who is responsible for Safety issues and current legislation, Vadym QC and security, and Kolia Production, Tetiana Chief bookkeeper and bookkeeper Galyna
MERCYGATES — Values and Ethics 2025
Our Commitment
We are committed to transparency, responsibility, and continuity — for our partners, our employees, the environment, and the communities we serve.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We believe in compassion — a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by others. Rooted in our work in Ukraine, we strive to be a blessing to those less privileged. Compassion also guides how we treat our colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
We aim for excellence and professionalism, and we work to build strong, lasting relationships. By sharing knowledge, experience, and resources, we create products that are the natural choice in our industry. Every member of our team grows through daily work, learning, and ongoing training.
Sincerity
We stand behind our products with pride — from the origin of our raw materials to production. Our FSC certification and eco-labels reflect our dedication to responsible sourcing and manufacturing.
Our environmental policy goes beyond compliance, ensuring we minimize our impact on nature. We foster a healthy workplace and treat people with attentiveness and respect. Beyond business, we are engaged in humanitarian initiatives, contributing to the well-being of others.
Transparency
Openness and dialogue are at the core of our culture.
At Poda Volyn, every voice matters — from leaders to new trainees. By sharing knowledge and experience freely, we strengthen our common purpose and achieve more together.
Honesty
We believe in truth and loyalty. Our customers, employees, and partners can always count on us.
We share success fairly: profitability is based on effort and results, ensuring growth for everyone in the organization. We contribute responsibly to society by paying taxes according to current regulations.
Action
Our customers are always at the heart of what we do. It is both our joy and our responsibility to meet their needs with professionalism and care.
We act quickly and effectively. When problems arise, we solve them before they reach our customers. Our goal is to provide reliable solutions, objective advice, and excellent service — every time.
Our Responsibility
Employees
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We ensure fair pay and equal opportunities for all.
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We uphold gender equality and respect the freedom of employees to join labor unions.
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Our factories provide a safe, clean, and well-maintained working environment.
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All employees and facilities are properly insured.
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Disabilities — physical or mental — are never a barrier to employment.
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We invest in our employees through training and education, helping them grow professionally and increasing their earning potential.
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We also encourage personal development by offering opportunities to study outside working hours — including languages, computer skills, and lifestyle seminars.
Environment
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We comply with — and strive to exceed — all environmental regulations.
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We carefully select and influence suppliers to align with our standards.
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Environmental responsibility is central to every stage of production, including raw material use and waste handling.
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Production waste is always sorted and either reused as fuel or disposed of responsibly.
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We remain open to new ideas and innovations that strengthen sustainability.
Local Community
We want to make a positive difference. Through Mercygates and other humanitarian initiatives, we support disadvantaged people in building healthier and happier lives.
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MERCYGATES, WE HAVE A STRONG SOCIAL PROFILE
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Since our small beginning in 2007, Mercygates have had a strong social profile. We have over time supported and rebuilt several orphanages, supplied 3 dental clinics and supported many citizens with special needs.
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Despite being in western Ukraine, the humanitarian need is immense. Refugees from the east have arrived in desperate conditions, and many elderly residents were left alone as their daughters fled to the EU and their sons were drafted. Mercygates provide often firewood, carpets, food, and medicine in the local community.
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Not long ago we heard that a dental clinic was ruined because of the war. But luckily, we found one in Denmark that we could send as replacement of the damaged one.
Mercygates is also able to support local projects like “Sun of Love” that is run by a brave woman Olha who – herself is a wheelchair user but that doesn’t stop her from doing good among the refugees in our area.
Many families need a helping hand as they have been forced to move to our area and leave everything behind. So often Mercygates secure heating with firewood and sometimes plaids and food.
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There is a constant need for food in the area close to the front. Mercygates is cooperating with local centers to secure food for the needy.
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Mercygates is also able to support local projects like “Sun of Love” that is run by a brave woman Olha who – herself is a wheelchair user but that doesn’t stop her from doing good among the refugees in our area.
