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NEWSLETTER
February 25th, 2016, Issue 474 | |||||
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NEWS What attracts production companies to Poland?
Strong economic base, skilled and qualified personnel, access to investment areas as well as investment incentives are the assets which make companies from the production sector decide to invest in Poland. Such are the conclusions which result from the ‘Made in Poland. Investment guide for production sector in Poland’ report. Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency (PAIiIZ), JLL, EY and Hays Poland are the authors of the material.
The report is a source of relevant information for international production companies which plan to start their business activity in Poland.
The report shows key data taken into consideration by companies which are in the decision process: short description of various sectors of economy, labour market, real estate and warehouse market, forms of public aid, as well as conditions for running business activity. More information and full report available on the website: Next Polish companies’ economic mission to India
Delegation of eight Polish companies, headed by Mr Radosław Domagalski-Łabędzki, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Development, participates in one of the biggest fairs in Asia - ‘International Mining, Exploration, Mineral Processing Technology, Metals & Machinery Exhibition 2016’, which takes place between 24-27 February 2016 in Kolkata.
The fair is one of the biggest events for the mining machinery and technology sector in the world. The exhibition categories include geology , open-cast mining , underground mining , mineral processing , exploration , refining , environmental protection , digging tunnels , engineering and planning, health security in the mining sector, spoil tips , quarrying, recycling , metallurgical processing , transport and logistics in the mining sector. More than 300 exhibitors and over 10 000 sector -related visitors are expected to participate in this year’s edition of the event.
The fair is organized along with the 6th edition of the ‘Asian Mining Congress’. Both the Fair and the Congress are organized by the Mining, Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India and TAFCON PROJECTS (INDIA) PVT.LTD. Polish companies will also participate in the B2B meetings which are a perfect occasion to start new business contacts and to get acquainted with the newest trends, technology, products and initiatives. Polish companies present their offers at the Polish National Stand. In 2014 Poland held the fair’s Partner country status and its exposition was awarded first place in the best stand contest. 25th February there will be organized an event entitled ‘The Polish Night - Business Meeting’ dedicated for the Polish and Indian companies. The partner of this event is the ICC - Indian Chamber of Commerce.
The participation of the Polish companies is organized by the Ministry of Development, Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency and Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy in New Delhi. (Source: PAIiIZ) INVESTMENTS IN POLAND Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways will open its office in Poland
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways will hire 100 employees in the Global Contact Center which will be based in Kraków and will open in April 2016. The company is expected to hire as many as 250 employees in the next stage.
The airline has received accolades and has been awarded a lot of times in numerous categories: Best airlines on transpacific routes in 2015, World’s best airline in 2014, Best flight attendants in 2013. The decision of opening the office in Kraków is not a coincidence. As Simon Kriss, Global Contact Centres Manager in Cathay Pacific explains: ‘The decision of choosing Kraków for the Global Contact Center has been made after months of analysis and complex preparation. The process involved a lot of other potential localizations. Having into consideration that Cathay Pacific has a liking for quality, the most important indicator for us is the company’s ability to coherent provision of best services related to customer service. We are deeply convinced that Kraków creates such possibilities for us. It is also interesting that we came to such conclusion in two ways - first of all we verified the facts, data, statistics, infrastructure, maturity of the market, growth trends. Second of all, when we entered any coffee shop, restaurant or shop in Kraków we could come across with the quality service ethos which seems to be inserted into the modern Polish culture in a natural way’. (Source: http://krakow.pl/aktualnosci/197870,32,komunikat,linia_z_hongkongu_przyleci_do_krakowa.html) Innovative factory in the Podkarpackie region
The world's first factory where photovoltaic cells will be produced has been created in Zaczernie on the premises of the Podkarpackie Science and Technology Park ‘Aeropolis’.
This is the first such plant in the world as far as the technology which involves printing photovoltaic cells is concerned. ‘The very fact of printing photovoltaic cells is an innovation, but so is our method of filling the panels with electrolyte and dye. We have also shortened the time and energy intensity of production and reduced the waste. The unique chemical composition of the electrolyte with dye, which is placed in the middle of the cell, has been patented’- lists David Cycoń, co-owner of the company. The project was co-financed from the EU funds with the amount of 20 million PLN by the Polish Industrial Development Agency. The building has 6 thousand. sq. m, of which 4 thousand. sq. m is the production hall and a 500 sq. m is a research laboratory. There are also three production lines: precision glass processing, glass fusion and printing of photovoltaic cells. The owners have been fulfilling their vision in stages: In 2012 they created an R&D unit along with a laboratory and they began to gain funds for studies and research. In 2013 they bought the land for the construction of the factory and started production of panels. They have so far finished projects worth 20 million PLN and implemented projects worth 60 mln PLN. The company has also been granted another 12 mln PLN for further research.
ML System designs and manufactures complete solutions for photovoltaic arrays. But these are not ordinary panels, which are placed on the roof or in the photovoltaic farm, but those that can replace construction materials such as glass, aluminum and stone facade. The institutions which have already purchased solutions from the ML System are Medical University of Warsaw, Jagiellonian University, School of Law and Administration in Rzeszow, Podkarpacka Philharmonic or State Archive in Rzeszów. ML System is already planning its next investments. ‘This year we hope to build a second building and transfer the production of silicon panels there. We want to buy research equipment to our laboratory and acquire several research projects, as well as implement several new technologies. These are the plans till the year 2018’ - says David Cycoń. EVENTS ‘How to bite China’? Training on food market in China
How to move in the Chinese distribution channels? How do the certification procedures look like? How to find a Chinese broker for your products?
The above issues are just some of the topics which are going to be covered during a one-day training to be held 7th March 2016 between 9:30-17:00 in the PAIiIZ’s Information Centre (Bagatela 12. Str, Warsaw). The training will be a perfect occasion to get acquainted with some practical information on export of food products to China. The experts will talk about most common mistakes and how to prepare yourself for a business trip to China. The training will be led by experts from China and Poland who have a long experience in introducing food products to the Chinese market. The participants who are interested in exhibiting opportunities will have an occasion to raise questions and participate in interactive workshops. The detailed programme will be available shortly at: The participation is free of charge upon registration: http://www.gochina.gov.pl/export_FnB_to_China till March 4th. (Source: PAIiIZ) IT Business in Poland
Synergy Poland would like to invite to a conference entitled ’IT Business in Poland’. The event is dedicated to foreign suppliers of IT solutions, interested in the Polish market. The conference will take place March 9-10 in the Hilton Garden Inn Airport (Kraków/Balice).
Poland has become an attractive market for the suppliers of niche and industry-tailored IT solutions which support management of companies. It is estimated that over 400 SMEs will Invest In such solutions by the end of 2016. Over 150 decision makers representing companies operating In Poland will participate In the conference. The event will be divided in two parts - first day there will be workshops dedicated to expectations of Polish companies towards IT solutions. The second day will be dedicated to presentations of specific information systems. The event is organized under the auspices of the Embassy of the Czech Republic In Warsaw, Embassy of Hungary In Warsaw, Embassy of the Slovak Republic In Warsaw and PAIiIZ (Synergy Poland) More information: http://en.synergia-it.pl/it-business-in-poland FROM THE REGIONS At least 205 new jobs in the Legnica Special Economic Zone
 The jobs will be created thanks to the Wago - ELWAG Sp . o.o. company which will receive this week a permit to conduct business activity in the LSEZ subzone, in the Miękinia commune . The producer of electrical interconnectors and components for automation will invest at least 40 mln PLN in the construction of its plant in Wróblowice.
(Source: www.facebook.com/legnickasez) Global brand in Kamiennogórska Special Economic Zone
Company Dr. Schumacher has invested in Lubań, on the premises of the Kamiennogórska Special Economic Zone (KSEZ), 150 mln PLN. The expenditures resulting from the permit issued by the Zone’s authorities are almost 91 mln PLN. The company currently employs over 660 people. Due to the dynamic development of the plant it is planned to build two more halls and it is expected to increase the employment to 750 jobs.
Dr. Schumacher is one of Europe's leading specialists in developing and manufacturing disinfectants, hygiene and personal care products as well as wet wipes for baby care, cosmetics, personal hygiene and household purposes in the consumer sector.
The completed investment in the KSEZ has almost 50 thousand sq. m and 45 production lines operate there on daily basis. The company produces annually more than 100 million packages of wet wipes. Tissues from Lubań are produced for global companies like Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble and can be purchased in Rossman. ‘Dr. Schumacher is above all a global brand. The standards and technologies which are involved in the project reflect the latest global trends and contribute to the intelligent development of Lubań, Lower Silesia and Poland’ - says KSEZ President of the Board Iwona Krawczyk. Dr. Schumacher is the largest investor in Lubań, of great importance for the local labour market. (Source: KSEZ) DID YOU KNOW...? Vienna best city in the world to live in. Two Polish cities in the first hundred.
The world's biggest consulting company Mercer has developed a ranking of cities where quality of life is the highest. The study examined social and economic conditions, health, education, housing and the environment.
According to the report, Vienna is the world's top city for quality of life. The Austrian capital was primarily appreciated because of public transport and cheap and comfortable housing opportunities. Vienna was followed by Zurich and Auckland. What is interesting, New York did not make top 10 and was placed at 44th position. Paris was awarded a surprisingly low37th position and London was ranked 39th. Warsaw was placed at 79th position and Wrocław was 99th. (Source: http://tvn24bis.pl/ze-swiata,75/w-jakich-miastach-zyje-sie-najlepiej,621815.html) Now you can Take a virtual tour of Solaris headquarters
Solaris Bus & Coach - the innovative bus producer - has launched a virtual walk through its manufacturing plant in Bolechowo near Poznań.
A panoramic 360° picture from the company’s offices and the factory is accessible through Google Maps at: https://goo.gl/wlEnZV (Source: Solaris Bus & Coach) 
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The permit to conduct business activity for the company in the Legnicka Special Economic Zone is the first one issued this year and 142nd in the LSEZ's history. 