Meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture

During the mission to Algeria, Polish delegation took part in two forums and B2B sessions. The first one was held in Alger and coincided with one of the biggest Algerian trade show FIA 2016. According to deputy minister Domagalski, Algeria is a promising market of Polish products. In his opinion, the similar demographic structure of both countries as well as a good image of Polish companies in Algeria can facilitate the economic cooperation between the two countries. Polish delegation was invited to Algerian Ministry of Industry and Mining as well as the Ministry of Agriculture. “There is no better agri-food machines than those from Poland”, agued deputy minister Domagalski presenting the potential of Polish companies.

Talks with the representatives of CACI

On the next day the Polish - Algerian forum was arranged in Oman. “We appreciate Polish specialists, said governor of Oran Abdelghani Zalane. He also mentioned that Polish business delegation comes to Algeria in a perfect moment. “Now - as he argued - the country is diversifying its economy and offers many business incentives for companies”. Since two year, Algeria is implementing a five-year plan of public investments that covers a vast range of sectors: construction, mining, energy, industry, medicine and home appliance industries. “This is a big chance for Polish companies, argued Mouad Aabed, from Oran office of the Trade and Industry Chamber in Algeria (CCI) and other expert gathered at the seminar.

Governor of Oran says to PAIiIZ deputy president Michał D±browski how he appreciates Polish specialists

Also deputy president of PAIiIZ Michał D±browski, who leads the delegation of Polish business to Algeria, appreciates the effect of the mission. “The impressive number of meetings that we had the opportunity to take part in showed us the great potential of Algeria, as well as needs and expectation of Polish and Algerian business. Therefore, a close contact on daily basis seems to be the best way to develop bilateral relationships”, D±browski said.

Meeting with the representatives of CCI

The mission that lasts until 2 June has been arranged by Polish Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Development, PAIiIZ as well as Trade and Investment Section of the Polish Embassy in Algeria and the Algerian Embassy in Poland. (PAIiIZ)

Polish Deputy minister of Economy Radosław Domagalski (the first on the right) visiting Polish national stand at Astana Economic Forum

For the European Union, Kazakhstan is the top important business partner from Central Asia regarding investments and trade. Kazakhstan is the first country of the Central Asia region that signed Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with the EU, in January 2015. Kazakhstan has been also added to the list of the five top important business destinations for Polish companies and it was covered by three promotion programmes.

Among the highlights of the mission of Polish delegation to Kazakhstan there were: signing the participation agreement in EXPO 2017 Astana Wold Exhibition by Poland as well as the meeting of Polish deputy minister of economy Radosław Domagalski and Deputy Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Timur Zhaksylykov.

Silk Road Countries Forum: Energy, Resources and Sustainable Development

More information: www.paiz.gov.pl/20160525/focus_on_kazakhstan

Among just completed projects there are: Ryanair‘s IT centre in Wrocław, Tanne production plant in Suwałki (owned by Fabryka Mebli Forte), as well as Anpharm that has expanded its factory of packaging for pharmacy sector. Więcej informacji:

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More information: www.paiz.gov.pl/20160523/24_investments_already_completed

Verashape will spend about PLN 4,5m for building a 3D printer factory in Trzebowisko as well as for employing 20 new people. On the other hand, Rado is to invest PLN 6m to buy a production hall and the equipment for metal extraction from electronic devices.

In 2016, EuroPark Mielec has already issued 12 business permits for companies to operate in the zone. As a result, 250 new jobs will be created and PLN 241m will be invested there. (E-PM SEZ)

MWM Elektro will invest at least PLN 8m and create 5 new jobs in Trzebnia subzone of the Krakow Techno-Park. The investor plans to build a new production hall to manufacture mining equipment.

Also GRC Technologie got the permit from the zone to build a warehouse in KTP. The company will produce renewable fuels (pellets) and construction materials. GRC plans to spend about PLN 13,5 m on that purpose and to employ at least 35 people. (KPT)

Iwona Chojnowska-Haponik from PAIiIZ with 3M Board and major of Wrocław while opening the Centre

Today, 3M hires over 2,000 highly skilled employers in Poland. To develop the most advanced production, the company needs an innovation and service units. Therefore, 3M decided to implement them in Wrocław, where the company’s production superhub operates. In 2005, 3M opened a R&D office in the capital city of Dolny ¦l±sk province and two years lates launched the Centre of Innovations there. Now, Business Service Centre has been opened in the city. 3M’s BSS office will hire 400 professionals specialising in IT, database management, accounting and other advanced services for the company’s offices located in the 52 European, Asian and African countries.  This is one of the three biggest BSS centres owned by 3M globally.  Moreover, the investor has businesses in Poland including production units in Janów and Rabka. 3M is planning to develop its production capacity in Poland to make Poland the leading exporter of 3M’s products to the Eastern Europe markets.

3M once again chose Poland

For Poland, investors as 3M are of big importance, as they invest in all segments of the economy – production, innovation & product development as well as in service sector. PAIiIZ have had the opportunity to provide support for 3M in all three types of investments. (3M/PAIiIZ)

The main highlight of the mission is Poland - Cuba Economic Forum, co-arranged by PAIiIZ with Chamber of Commerce of Cuba where one will have the opportunity to meet and talk to representatives of Cuban authorities and business. Also B2B sessions will be arranged for Polish and Cuban entrepreneurs from such industries as: machinery, energy, food and food processing, household chemicals, pharmacy, cosmetics, clothing, construction, logistic, IT and maritime sector. Participants of the Polish mission will visit a Mariel Special Economic Zone (La Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel).

Admission to meetings as well as the access to translation, local transport and presentation in the business catalogues is free for all participants.

The organisers of the mission do not cover costs of flight, accommodation, insurance and other costs associated with the stay in the territory of Cuba.

All parties interested in applying to the mission should contact: Agnieszka Schütte from PAIiIZ: E-mail:agnieszka.schutte@paiz.gov.pl. (PAIiIZ)

The event will focus on Portugal-Angola-Brazil and Mozambique markets and their business opportunities for Polish companies that will be able to meet those of their colleagues that has already benefited from trade cooperation with those countries.

If you wish to participate in the event, please confirm your presence until 13th June 2016 to Mrs. Małgorzata Goreń by e-mail: gosia@ppcc.pl or phone: +48 22 322 7667 or to Wojciech Baczyński, PPCC Managing Director: wb@ppcc.pl, tel. +48 22 322 76 67.

During Synergy Days 2016, the event participations will have the opportunity to learn about advanced IT management systems. The event will gather several hundred managers from across the country, who plan investment in advanced IT systems.

The event will be held under the patronage of PAIiIZ. For any details go to http://synergia-it.pl/synergy-days-2016/

The twelfth edition of one of most important conferences for the automotive industry, AutoEvent 2016 will be held this year from 14 to 16 June in Zawiercie. The event is held under the patronage of PAIiIZ.

Every year, the two-day event attracts usually 250 participants from vast range of automotive sector. AutoEvent is the place to go for important contacts and contracts, as confirmed by the opinions of participants and the presence of esteemed guests, such as the managers of Poland’s largest vehicle factories, representatives from purchase departments, major manufacturers of parts and components, and service providers. (PAIiIZ)

More information: www.autoevent.pl

During both meetings Polish companies will have the opportunity to present their catalogues, leaflets and other promotional material on the National Stand.

To join the event, please contact Polish Embassy in Moscow: Stanisław Pod¶ciański

VOIP +48 22 490 97 43; +7(495) 231 16 11; +7(985) 299 75 92.

More information about both events: www.innopromcom and www.mims.ru

Innovation allows both: the company and the state to achieve high productivity and profitability. Meanwhile, authors of the report note that the level of innovation in the Polish economy is relatively low. The survey shows that innovation process in Poland is provided by few manufacturing sectors as well as companies focused on export and those with foreign capital. Speaking of foreign capital, the report describes foreign investment as a “transmission belt” of new ideas and technologies to companies and their subcontractors as well as to the whole country. However, the transfer of knowledge strictly depends on the "absorption capacity” of the country, including the level of education of the society, the experts argue.

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Among the factors responsible for the level of innovation in Poland, the NBP's authors mention the specificity of innovation. New ideas often have the characteristics of the so-called "public goods". It means that they can be simultaneously used by many entities. Therefore, Poland should establish a good and flexible system of intellectual property protection, adapted to the level of development of the country. Examples from other countries proves that such system indicates delivering new ideas and in turn the economic growth of the whole country.

Basing on the experience of the most innovative economies, the experts say that Poland should establish a long-term strategy of promotion of innovations that will lead to the creation of innovative-friendly environment in the country. It should consist of proper infrastructure, social capital and well-tailored education. Innovations are not invented by a particular companies. They are a result of a cooperation of many parties - entrepreneurs, universities and public institution”, conclude the NBP expert”.

The whole report is available on (Polish version): www.nbp.pl/aktualnosci/wiadomosci_2016/20160530_Raport_innowacyjnosc.pdf. (NBP)

How Poland has become such a strong player on hologram market? It all started in the 20s when brilliant Polish physicist and a student of Albert Einstein professor Mieczysław Wolfke discovered the phenomenon of holography and developed its theoretical foundations. Then, the hologram technology was developed by Hungarian scientist Dennis Gabor, who in 1971 was awarded a Nobel Prize in recognition of his contribution to holography.

Now, almost a century after Wolfke invention, Polskie Systemy Holograficzne, a Warsaw-based company as one in the few in the world produces a unique laser machines to carve hologram matrix - an intricate pattern on the surface of a glass plate covered with a photosensitive layer. It is essential to manufacture any holograms. The company has clients worldwide, mostly in India and China.

To read more about holograms visit: http://poland.pl/science/achievements-science/holograms-polish-speciality/