Poland is taking another step toward strengthening its industrial role in the country’s energy transformation. ZKS Ferrum, a company within the Ferrum Group and backed by the Polish Development Fund (PFR), has secured long-term rights to a strategic site at the Indian Quay in the Port of Gdynia. The agreement opens the door to significant investments that could increase the participation of Polish manufacturers in offshore wind and nuclear energy projects.

For years, ZKS Ferrum has carried out offshore-related contracts using temporary access to the Gdynia waterfront. However, the lack of long-term security limited the company’s ability to modernize facilities, expand infrastructure, and plan larger investments. With a stable legal framework now in place, the company can pursue a long-term development strategy and significantly expand its production capabilities.

The move is particularly important because ZKS Ferrum specializes in large-scale steel structures, many of which are too large or heavy to be transported efficiently from inland facilities. Direct access to port infrastructure enables the company to manufacture, assemble, and ship oversized components more effectively, reducing logistics costs and allowing participation in projects that would otherwise be difficult to execute from its main production base in Katowice.

The investment comes at a time when Poland is rapidly developing offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. As the sector grows, developers are increasingly looking for domestic suppliers capable of producing large steel structures required for offshore installations. By expanding operations in Gdynia, ZKS Ferrum aims to strengthen Poland’s local supply chain and improve the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers in a market expected to attract billions of euros in investment over the coming years.

The company is already gaining recognition within the offshore sector. In 2026, ZKS Ferrum secured a contract related to the Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea, further demonstrating its ability to deliver complex steel structures for major international renewable energy developments.

Beyond offshore wind, the company is also positioning itself for participation in Poland’s first nuclear power plant project. ZKS Ferrum has been included among the Polish companies selected by Westinghouse Electric Company for supplier development activities connected to the nuclear program. The company has already completed the initial stage of adapting its procedures to meet international nuclear industry quality standards and is continuing preparations through employee training and implementation of specialized manufacturing processes.

According to PFR, the project reflects a broader strategy aimed at ensuring that a larger share of the value generated by Poland’s energy transition remains within the domestic economy. Rather than limiting Polish firms to low-value subcontracting roles, policymakers want local manufacturers to participate in advanced engineering, fabrication, assembly, and delivery of key infrastructure components.

PFR has been supporting Ferrum since 2017, when it became a major shareholder and helped stabilize the company through a financing package designed to strengthen its position in steel structures and specialized pipe manufacturing. Today, PFR holds nearly 50% of Ferrum’s shares, and the latest investment in Gdynia is viewed as another milestone in building national industrial capabilities in sectors considered critical to Poland’s long-term energy security.

If the planned expansion is completed as expected, ZKS Ferrum could become one of Poland’s most important manufacturing hubs for offshore wind and nuclear energy projects. As the country simultaneously develops large-scale renewable energy infrastructure and prepares for the construction of its first nuclear power plant, projects such as this may play a crucial role in ensuring that Polish companies capture a greater share of the economic benefits created by these historic investments.

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