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Newsletter ANG 346.Cdr POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND NEWSLETTER September 5th, 2013 issue 346 NEWS POLISH - INDONESIAN ECONOMIC chairman of investment promotion in the Investment took place during the Baltexpo. The participants FORUM Coordinating Board (BKPM). discussed investments, trade, potential growth and The meeting was a good opportunity to consolidate the areas of possible cooperation. September 4th, Undersecretary of state in Ministry of positive picture of Poland as a trustworthy business BALTEXPO is the biggest and the most prestigious Economy Ms Ilona Anotniszyn - Klik and PAIiIZ’s partner. Polish entrepreneurs could find business exhibition of maritime sector in Central East Europe. President Sławomir Majman participated in Polish - partners mostly in such sectors as: infrastructure, Event was organized under the auspices of PAIiIZ. Indonesian Economic Forum. The event took place in mining, tourism and renewable energy in green (PAIiIZ) Hyatt Hotel, Warsaw. technology sector. The forum took place during a one day visit of Mr Sysila CHINESE DELEGATION IN PAIiIZ Bambanga Yudhoyona - the president of Republic of Exchange of information about Poland and China Indonesia in Warsaw. water management system was the main point of the The conference was organized thanks to cooperation meeting that took place in PAIiIZ on September 30th. between PAIiIZ and Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw. The meeting was participated by representatives of the More info: www.paiz.gov.pl/20130904/forum_ Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of gospodarcze_polska_indonezja# (PAIiIZ) China, Polish experts from the National Water Management Authority and employees from the PAIiIZ th 17 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME Polish-Chinese Cooperation Centre. EXHIBITION BALTEXPO 2013 The leader of Chinese delegation was Ms Liu Xiuhua, The 17th International Maritime Exhibition BALTEXPO deputy chairman of Department of Planning and 2013 started. Mr Sławomir Majman, president of Programming in the Ministry of Water Resources. The PAIiIZ, participated in the opening ceremony in the main topic of the meeting was to exchange the AMBEREXPO Exhibition and Convention Centre in experience and information related with water management in both countries. Logistic and From the left: Ilona Antoniszyn-Klik - undersecretary of state in Gdańsk. Ministry of Economy, Himawan Hariyoga - deputy chairman - The maritime sector went through different stages, from organization issues and financial aspects of a water of Investment Promotion in The Investment Coordinating the euphory to rumours of its near fall - said Mr Majman system management were also raised. Board, Sławomir Majman president of the Board of PAIiIZ, Polish and Chinese side also discussed condition of Suryo Bambang Sulisto - chairman of the Indonesian about the maritime industry. Today our shipyards have a Chamber of Commerce and Industry full order schedule for the next 14 months. I strongly economy in Poland. Both sides declared interest in believe that this place, this meeting will be a good continuing cooperation in the future. (PAIiIZ) The main objective of the meeting was to strengthen opportunity to start a serious discussion about Polish - Indonesian economic cooperation. Indonesia cooperation - he added. was represented by Mr Himawan Hariyoga the deputy The PolishNorwegian Maritime Business Forum also INVESTMENT FIRST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN BUILDING OF A NEW „ŁUCZNIK” NEWLY EXPANDED UNILEVER ŁÓDŹ WEAPON FACTORY IN RADOM FACTORY IN BYDGOSZCZ British International School of the University of Łódź - One of the biggest reinforcement investments, worth OFFICIALLY OPENED the first international school in Łódź was opened on 100 million PLN - the building of a new abode of September 3rd, new Unilever factory was opened in th September 4 . weapon factory - will be shortly finished. The Bydgoszcz. The investment costed 32 million euro. British International School of the University of Łódź is investment is going to be finished in the beginning of The company decided to expand their factory in July the first common project of the University of Łódź and a next year. 2011. Today factory is already working next to 10 new Łódź Special Economic Zone. Thanks to it children of The "Łucznik" weapon factory, one of the most modern production lines (6 new manufacturing hubs) more than foreign entrepreneurs and investors will have access to weapon factories in Europe, is emerging on the territory 120 people have been hired. Thanks to the new the top level education. It's the only such educational of Radom economic subzone of Tarnobrzeg Special investment, the factory doubled its production. Most of it institution in the Łódzkie Voivodship. Thanks to Economic Zone. is exported - mostly to 29 countries in Europe and establishing of the British International School city of The permit for the investment was issued on October worldwide (Polish market absorbs 10% of total th Łódź whole region will have another, very important 10 2012. Pace and good work organization caused an production). Several brands are made here including: institution that will help and attract foreign investors. acceleration of the investment. Technology transfer Dove, Timotei, Lux, Clear and Vaseline. The international school for investors’ children is one of between old and new factory will be finished by the end Factory in Bydgoszcz was the first Unilever investment in the key factors of the decision about the location of new of June 2014. (ARP) Poland. Today it is the only company factory that investment. (SSE Łódź) specializes in detergents production. (UM Bydgoszcz) NEW INVESTMENTS IN WAŁBRZYCH SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE „INVEST - PARK” August 30th 2013, a new economic activity permits were given to Lowara Vogel Polska and ID Technology Poland companies in Wałbrzych Special Economic Zone Invest-Park. Lowara Vogel Polska LLC will be located in Strzelin Economic Subzone. It will be producing pumps, superchargers and electric engines. The total amount of investment is 18 million PLN. The company will also hire 10 new employees. ID Technology Poland LLC will be located In Wrocław Economic Subzone. The company will be producing Unilever Factory special adhesive labels and will convert materials. The Source: UM Bydgoszcz total amount of investment will be at least 3 million PLN Weapon Factory „Łucznik” Radom and the company plans to hire 10 new employees. Source: Industrial Development Agency (WSSE Invest-Park) Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency www.paiz.gov.pl POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND POLSKA POLAND ANALYSYS AND REPORTS OPTIMISTIC INDUSTRY DATA reached the highest level since April 2011. Analysts According to the newest data gathered by Markit emphasize the speed of production growth, which was company on behalf of HSBC, the condition in Polish the fastest since May 2011. Furthermore, the number of industrial sector improved comparing to the prior available workplace in the sector rose for a first time month. In August PMI Index rose to 52,6 points from since 2012. 51,1 points in July. It's the highest growth reading Improvement of so-called “hard economic data” such since July 2011. as: growth of industrial production and retail sales is a The PMI Index rised because of the improvement of clear sign that Polish economy starts to accelerate. three main components: new orders, production and (markiteconomics.com) employment. The number of new orders in export EVENTS © Danilo Rizzuti - Fotolia.com WE INVITE YOU FOR THE 3rd EDITION OF CHINA EXPO PAIiIZ extended the honorable patronage over COMMODITIES FAIR IN CHINA POLAND “Prospects in Poland” conference. Bluevine Consulting is the author and the organizer of this event. PAIiIZ invites Polish entrepreneurs for China Yiwu From 12th to 14th September 2013, The China Expo More information: http://www.prospectsinpoland. International Commodities Fair, which will take place Poland will take place at MT Polska Trade Fair and com/intro35.html (Bluevine Consulting) from 21st to 25th October in China. Congress Center in Warsaw. PAIiIZ extended the th It is going to be 19 edition of International patronage over this event. th Commodities Fair, which is dedicated to such sectors as: China Expo Poland is the biggest expo event in Poland 5 BUSINESS FORUM OF BALTIC jewelery, electronics, clothing, ceramic, services and which is fully dedicated to Polish - Chinese business AND EASTERN MARKETS domestic products. cooperation. During the expo Polish entrepreneurs will Warmian - Masurian Regional Development Agency Companies that are interested in participating in the have a unique chance to acquire many valuable invites for 5th Business Forum of Baltic and Eastern Fair will receive special VIP-Package from organizers. contacts with Chinese investors and companies. Markets, which will take place on October 4th 2013 in The Package consist: transport from Yiwu, Hangzhou or Chinese entrepreneurs will be looking for trade partners Lidzbark Warminski. Shanghai airports in before and after the Fair, 3 nights in and will present wide offer of their products. During 3 The main topics of the event will be partnership, five star hotel with breakfast included, attendance in the days of expo participants will have a chance to join to the cooperation and integration for better economic events organized during the Fair and in the B2B meeting numerous conferences and learn how to cooperate growth. (which will take place
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