This November, start construction works on first MANDO Corporation’s factory in Walbrzych, Poland.¬ It turned out that Walbrzych was the best place for automotive parts factory among others like Slovakia and Czech Rep. After few years of negotiations, that ended in July 2011, the ground was bought and the company received permission for operating in Walbrzych Special Economic Zone “Invest Park”. Finally, the construction works begining.
In neighborhood of already existing Toyota’s factory, on 13-hectare ground, a new site will produce car parts and assemblies for cars. It includes breaking systems, C-EPS systems, electronic stabilizing systems ESC and other parts of suspension. The recipients will be car factories in Poland (GM, Opel), Czech Rep. (Hyundai), Slovakia(Kia), Germany(BMW, Volkswagen, GM) and in France (Citroen, Peugeot, Renault). In next 3 years the new branch in Walbrzych will hire 300 workers. Recruitment has already began. Firstly, office workers are hired (accounting, HR, engineers). In next five years MANDO Corporation will invest in Walbrzych over 100 million zlotys. The president of MANDO Corporation Poland explains why the company chose Walbrzych: “The crucial fact was city location. Walbrzych is placed in strict centre of our markets in Europe. We have also a good infrastructure and experienced people here, too”. MANDO factory will be the biggest outside Korean borders.
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Entering a foreign market is rarely just about having a strong product. More often, success depends on a combination of the right decisions, partnerships, timing, and the ability to seize opportunities when they arise. This was exactly the path taken by Krayna, a Polish producer of vegan cosmetics, which successfully established its presence in the Spanish market.
czytaj więcejThe “Port Polska” investment programme marks a major step forward in strengthening Poland’s economic resilience and industrial potential. The initiative focuses on supporting the development of domestic companies, ensuring security of supply, and creating local jobs, all while increasing the share of Polish involvement in large-scale infrastructure projects.
czytaj więcejDuring the Investor Gala organized by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA) announced its decision to establish a Technology Park in Poland.
czytaj więcejThe Polish cosmetics industry is increasing its presence on the Italian market, highlighting the growing export potential of Polish beauty products. A significant share of Polish cosmetics exports goes to European Union markets, reflecting strong integration with the European cosmetics sector.
czytaj więcejTen Polish food producers participated in a business mission to Denmark organized by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH). During the event, the companies held as many as 150 business meetings in a single day, creating concrete opportunities for export contracts with Danish partners.
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