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Order of Merit awarded to the Mercedes manager in Poland

The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, awarded Ewa Łabno-Falęcka PhD the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. The award ceremony took place in March at the Residence of the German Ambassador in Warsaw. Rolf Nikel, the German ambassador to Poland stressed in his speech that Ewa Łabno-Falęcka PhD received this honour for her tireless work as the Director of Marketing Communication and External Affairs for Mercedes-Benz Poland and for her contributions towards achieving understanding between Germany and Poland both professionally and socially. The order was established in 1951 by the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Theodor Heuss, as an award for German citizens and foreigners for out- standing services in the fields of: politics, culture or socio-economics. NEWSLETTER | ISSUE X | APRIL 2019 OUR INTERVIEW | 3

Precision measured in micrometers

How long have you been in MBMPL and what are We talk about LDS you responsible for? (Lichtbogendrahtspritzen) I’ve been at MBMPL since August last year. Together and its role in the with Mark Weller and Harald Eckhardt, I have the plea- sure in creating a production team in the Mechanical production process of Blocks Machining Department. The main responsibility of our team is the LDS (nanoslide) process. I am the Mercedes-Benz engines technology manager and coordinate the work with a group of engineers -technologists of the machining with Marcin Dziubek, process. Our team includes engineers from Poland Technology Manager LDS and Germany. from the Cylinder Blocks What is LDS technology and why is it important Machining Department. in the production of Mercedes-Benz engines?

We will produce the heart of our engine that fulfills a key, functional role. The LDS technology is the process of spraying a metal alloy on a suitably prepared surface of the cylinder of an aluminum engine block with precision processing of this surface after the spraying process. The technology significantly reduces resistance, friction and weight. What is more, a surface prepared in this way dramatically affects 4 | OUR INTERVIEW MERCEDES-BENZ MANUFACTURING POLAND

the reduction of CO2 emissions, which enables What does cooperation with engineers from Ger- Mercedes-Benz to meet the most restrictive emission many look like in the field of LDS technology? standards. Thanks to LDS, CO2 reduction is 4.3 g/km.

We work very closely with colleagues from Germa- How does the LDS process work? ny. Despite the duties related to their daily work, we can count on very big support and commitment. We have created working groups divided into processes The LDS process consists of several key elements. and based on them we are implementing a training The first of these is cleaning and degreasing the program. We have access to documentation from a surface of engine block. The next stage is the use variety of technology research. Training takes place of NMRP technology, that is, dry cylinder surface in two- and three-week cycles, involving direct work treatment using a shaped tool. Its purpose is to create on processes as well as implementation of defined a special profile that allows the connection of liquid projects and milestones. Cooperation takes place in metal with the aluminum surface of the cylinder. After an extremely friendly atmosphere. this operation, the unit, using a vision system, is checked for the presence of pores and shrinkage cav- ities. We also study the profile with white light. At the Thank you very much for the interview. next stage it goes to the furnace, where it is prepared for spraying, that is, heated to a temperature of about 110 degrees Celsius. Heating the element has a significant impact on reducing thermal defor- Marcin Dziubek has been involved in the automotive mation and on the correct combination of materials. industry for over a dozen years. He gained experience The part prepared in this way is subjected to the LDS at Volkswagen Motor Polska WMP and Sanden Man- process in which - with the help of the head (through ufacturing Poland. He spent 14 years at the latter. He which the steel wire pass), electric arc and nitrogen - was responsible for the Parts Production Department the molten metal is put under pressure on the surface and coordinated the work of over 350 people. Knowl- of the cylinder. The thickness of the coating after this edge and experience related to innovative production operation is approx. 300 m. After cooling the parts, processes allow him to pursue one of his professional the cylinders are reamed and precisely honed and dreams - to be part of Daimler. smoothed. The final coating after the whole operations is approx. 100 m. Its quality is confirmed by the process parameters and control plan, in which the most important elements are tests for adhesion, roughness and coating thickness.

What is the biggest challenge in LDS technology?

Here, basically, everything is a challenge, we are talking about micrometers. Each process has a significant impact on the quality of the coating. On the basis of previous experience, it can be said that for the mentioned NMRP process, due to the dedicated tool with a very small radius, the type and quality of the cast will be the key. The guarantee of quality is through the right profile after processing and cleaning while maintaining the correct LDS parameters. It must be remembered that despite very precisely defined process parameters, honing is very sensitive to all kinds of changes and requires a lot of experience. NEWSLETTER | ISSUE X | APRIL 2019 OUR TEAM | 5

The MBMPL team is still growing!

The crew of the future factory already has 338 employees, 64% men and 36% women. MBMPL are currently recruiting for 40 various positions, including Production, IT and HR Departments. All offers are available in the “Career section” tab on the website www.mercedes-benz-jawor.com.pl 6 | OUR TEAM MERCEDES-BENZ MANUFACTURING POLAND

Quality Department

In our series “MBMPL What is MBMPL Quality Department respon- grows in strength”, we sible for?

present another section We employees of the Quality Management department are the first contact person when from the Mercedes-Benz it comes to quality topics. Therefore, it is very engine factory in Jawor. important for us to have a common understanding what Mercedes-Benz Quality stands for and Andreas Zawesky, to follow Gottlieb Daimler’s slogan “The best or nothing”. We are responsible for supporting the Director of Quality, talks production and all other complementary departments, in order to produce engines in the best about the role and tasks Mercedes-Benz quality. We are planning quali- of the Quality Department. ty processes and check if they will be respected. Quality department is also the interface between MBMPL and our customers, the vehicle plants. Therefore we are in charge of customer care regarding quality matters. In case of any quality issues related to supplier parts, we are organizing immediate actions and ensure that bad parts will not reach our customers. NEWSLETTER | ISSUE X | APRIL 2019 OUR TEAM | 7

How big is the team you manage and what is But there are also a lot of challenges to prepare the structure of the department? ourselves for our functions during the startup phase. We have to train the engine Hot Test operations just as a Formula one race team instructs changing tires. In my department we have already hired 58 We have to put highly precise measuring machines highly motivated people. Our plan is to achieve 81 into operation and we have to prepare the production employees in autumn for the start of production. test to receive the customer delivery release. The Quality Management department is divided into three teams and one separate group responsible for Industry 4.0 topics. Are there any open positions at the department Małgorzata Romanek leads the Measurement currently? What positions are you recruiting and Quality Planning team. They are trained in for? programming measuring machines and they can perform analysis of claimed parts and compo- nents. The colleagues in Quality planning define We have open positions still in each team. For exam- the measurement and control strategy for our ple we are looking for technicians in the measure- different production lines. ment room. In the second team, Hot Test and Audit, Dawid We are still hiring employees for the Hot Test where Kijanka and his employees put our final products they have to test engines with full power and some- through its places. In the product audit they dis- times glowing exhaust system. Also an interesting assemble engines after the testing to ensure and position is the Big Data Engineer. This person should analyze our Mercedes-Benz quality. manage all quality data and improve new Industry In case of any unexpected quality issues 4.0 solutions. Mirosław Zygadło and his Complaint Manage- ment team are in the starting blocks to solve problems with our engines in the vehicle plants What is the ideal profile of the candidate to your and dealing with claims of supplier parts. department? What qualities and competencies do you value the most?

What are the challenges that you will have to face during the next few months? We are searching for people who are motivated, bring in their own ideas and have a good awareness of quality issues. The competencies of a candidate The most important issue from my point of view should include a good knowledge of quality and ex- is to implement a high level of quality awareness periences in automotive production as well as having in our factory in order to produce the best fun during teamwork. But not only the education and Mercedes-Benz engines. skills are relevant for a match. For me the most im- We together in MBMPL are now part of the portant question is if someone fits our team. So I’m Mercedes-Benz family. We have the honor to con- looking forward to getting to know more interesting tinue the history of best quality as the DNA of our people to enlarge our quality family. brand. Of course we can be proud to play a role in the Mercedes-Benz history, but our mission is to exceed our customers quality expectations. Therefore, we are planning to install the quality education pavilion and roll out an open failure culture campaign.

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A new street in Jawor

What connects Warsaw, Sosnowiec, Prague, Komorniki, two cities in California and Jawor? Street names! On 7 March in Jawor the grand opening of Gottlieb Daimler Street took place. The name of the genius constructor and engineer has been given to one of the rebuilt sections of Cukrownicza Street. NEWSLETTER | ISSUE X | APRIL 2019 MBMPL IN JAWOR | 9

MBMPL activates women’s energy in the region

Nearly 300 women took part in the Open Day for Women, which was organized on March 8 by Mer- cedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland in Legnica. The event program was designed so that the participants could look at their competences and skills from a broader perspective, find out that the automotive industry is a very feminine industry and talk about job opportunities in the newly built Mercedes-Benz engine plant in Jawor. Director of Marketing Communication and External Affairs. “Hard” data on the regional labour market The art of self-presentation was introduced by popular was presented by the representative of the Centre for journalist Maciej Orłoś. The participants learned how Information and Career Planning of the Lower Silesian to deal with stress during important speeches, how to Regional Labor Office, and representatives of control body language, facial expressions and shaky Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland talked about voices, to be convincing in the eyes of the interlocutor. the possibilities and terms of employment in the newly This is important because during recruitment meet- built Mercedes-Benz engine plant in Jawor - during ings, the jitters can overcome even the most compe- lectures and direct meetings. Participants learned, tent and suitable person for the position. among other things, what happens in the production The history of the Mercedes-Benz brand and the role departments and what requirements must be met to played by women in it was told by Ewa Łabno-Falęcka, become a fitter of modern engines, made in Jawor. 10 | MBMPL IN JAWOR MERCEDES-BENZ MANUFACTURING POLAND

Woman behind the wheel

The MBMPL company has joined a unique event “Woman behind the wheel in the past and today”. On the occasion of Women’s Day, competitions were organized for all motoring enthusiasts. Ladies could try their hand at such competitions as in passing with “Stewart’s plate”, change of the wheel, speed test, slalom of a one-wheeled vehicle (wheelbarrow with mounted seat and steering wheel) and a competition for the prettiest hat. Another highlight of the day was the opening of the exhibition “Women in the days of Henrietta Hanke and Bertha Benz” at the Regional Museum in Jawor, during which a lecture about Bertha Benz, the first woman -motorist, took place. A display of antique cars and a photo session in historical costumes were organized.

JTS Jawor with a Mercedes star

In February, MBMPL representatives handed over to the president of the JTS Jawor, Mr. Leszek Wawoczny, football kits for young footballers. In gratitude, the do- nors received a club jersey with signatures of all the players. The team made their debut in the new jerseys during the 7th Lower Silesia Indoor Football Tourna- ment „zGRAny Jawor”, which took place on March 2. JTS Jawor took fifth position. NEWSLETTER | ISSUE X | APRIL 2019 MBMPL IN JAWOR | 11

MBMPL for children

MBMPL is happy to support the institutions in Jawor who are acting on behalf of the welfare of children. Donations given by the company helped to implement many great and much-needed initiatives. Kindergarten “My Little World”, which is attended by children with autism, received support for the purchase of teaching aids, including a “magic interactive carpet”. Thanks to the help of external institutions, the “Jawor- owy Start” care and educational institution gained a computer room, which it was possible to renovate and equip. Funds provided by MBMPL were allocated for the purchase of laptops for children. Photo Powiat Jaworski

In turn, the Special Educational Centre in Jawor, received from MBMPL financial support to modernize the “World Experience Hall”, which was established to support the development of children suffering from various cognitive disorders. Modern didactic solutions stimulate mental development and improve manual fitness as well as pattern-movement coordination for all of these special needs children. Photo Powiat Jaworski

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Girls GO plan their own business

The first workshop of the second edition of Girls GO Technology is behind us. Their subject was the art of project planning. The participants got to know con- cepts such as: design thinking, business models, per- sonas, pitch or value propositions. During the session, the girls divided into smaller groups, invented and planned the project, solved the emerging problems on an ongoing basis using previously known processes and industry tools. At the end, the time came to recap and learn the principles through good feedback. The meeting was full of good ideas for their own business! The workshops were held at the Regional Museum in Jawor, and were led by Małgorzata Ratajska-Grandin from Geek Girls Carrots. NEWSLETTER | ISSUE X | APRIL 2019 EDUCATION | 13

The First Girls GO Technology Academy

In March, the Girls GO Technology Academy debuted - a new initiative taking place as part of the “Girls GO Technology” program. The Academy is a series of meetings with specialists in the technology industry and representatives of companies cooperating with MBMPL, open to students from Jawor and the surrounding areas. During the first March Academy, the girls had the opportunity to listen to the benefits of technical professions and listen to overcoming stereotypes with the presentation of Ilona Urbańczyk from the company Seifert Logistics Group - “Ladies in Logistics”. A surprise to the meeting was Maciej Orłoś, who told the participants about public speeches and the art of self-presentation. Those of the girls who overcame fright had the opportunity to appear on the stage alongside this well-known presenter. 14 | TECHNOLOGY MERCEDES-BENZ MANUFACTURING POLAND

Cabins ready for testing!

In August last year, three large cabins for hot testing reached the factory in Jawor. The devices will allow for a thorough check of all parameters of engines that slide off the Mercedes-Benz factory production lines. Over the past few months, work on this installation has just been completed. Electrical wiring, water and air supply were connected. Four large tanks were also prepared, each of which can hold 25,000 liters of fuel. At that time, crew training was also underway - the employees learned how to properly assemble the engines and perform tests in the cabins. Most impor- tantly, the first engine was installed and started in the device! The entire installation was successful - the engine was fully operational. Now ready cabins are waiting for the start of engine production in Jawor. NEWSLETTER | ISSUE X | APRIL 2019 TECHNOLOGY | 15

Modern diesel engines are suitably prepared to meet Diesel engine is still the stringent exhaust emission standards that will much „cleaner” than come into force after 2020, and the existing and anticipated traffic bans for older diesel engines do not petrol apply to them. What’s more, Mercedes-Benz engines from the latest family of diesel engines (4-cylinder OM 654 and 6-cylinder OM 656) will “fit” in future NOx emission limits - during tests in real driving conditions In recent years, there has been more and more ste- they achieve much lower results of oxide emission reotypical assertions about diesel units. Many of them nitrogen from those obtained in the laboratory, which are not true: modern diesel engines - including those is confirmed by the results of independent tests. that will be produced in Jawor - offer many advantages and under certain conditions of use they still have an advantage over petrol engines - both in terms of effi- ciency and operating costs, as well as environmentally friendlier effects. Mercedes-Benz, as a pioneer in the field of diesel engines, remains involved in the development of diesel drives as part of its strategy. 16 | MERCEDES-BENZ FACTORY MERCEDES-BENZ MANUFACTURING POLAND

Kamenz Factories in the Mercedes-Benz Car Operations Production Network

Kamenz

The Saxon factory in Kamenz near Dresden produces highly advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. The facility, which has been operating for 10 years, currently employs 350 people, and the factory is managed by Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE, which belongs to Daimler.

In October 2016, the construction of the second factory began in Kamenz. It will produce lithium-ion batteries for all Daimler electric cars and stationary energy stores. After the expansion, the plant will be one of the largest and most modern facilities produc- ing batteries in Europe. The production and logistics area will increase four-fold to around 80,000 sq m2 and the plant will also double the number of employees. The newly built factory will be neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions, and Industry 4.0 solutions will also be used. NEWSLETTER | ISSUE X | APRIL 2019 NEWS FROM THE DAIMLER CONCERN | 17

Poczta Polska and Mercedes-Benz Polska together for the development of ESL One in Katowice electromobility Mercedes-Benz listens to the pulse of the new generation and actively supports the increasingly popular Poczta Polska is one of the key European customers world of e-sports. In February, the brand was a part- of Daimler AG, which will take part in a project aimed ner of the “ESL One” e-sport tournament in Katowice at including companies using Mercedes-Benz vehicles - one of the largest events of its kind in Europe. During in the process of creating and improving solutions for the event, the top 12 teams in the world competed electric fleets. As part of the project, selected cus- in the Dota 2 multiplayer strategic game. The fight- tomers test electric eVito vehicles in their everyday ers fought for prizes with a total pool of over PLN 1.1 operation. Five such vehicles have been delivered million, and their matches were watched by crowds of to the Polish Postal Service. For three months, cars spectators in Katowice’s Spodek and on the web. will be tested at key logistics points: Warsaw, Lublin, Kraków, Zabrze and Komorniki near Poznań. During the ESL One tournament in Katowice, for the first time in Poland, the latest Mercedes-Benz CLA In terms of sales volume of electric vehicles, Poland Coupé debuted, the second generation of which ranks 15th in the European Union. Sales of such stands out, among others functional body, a com- vehicles are growing (in 2018 by approx. 22%), but to pletely new MBUX multimedia system with artificial get closer to the European average, we need a change intelligence, new, efficient engines and equipment in awareness of electric mobility, and above all, the previously reserved for luxury limousines. Another at- removal of financial and infrastructural barriers. traction was the Carrera track at the Mercedes-Benz A comprehensive ecosystem, taking into account the stand. Guests were able to “lead” Mercedes-Benz operating costs, infrastructure of the company and cars in a simulated landscape on the Dota 2 map, related services offered by eVito, is the answer to this with a typical division into three routes and a colorful problem. background known from the game scenarios. 18 | DO YOU KNOW… MERCEDES-BENZ MANUFACTURING POLAND

…that the Mercedes-Benz exhibition in Jawor has already existed for 2 years?

The grand opening of the exhibition „Jawor. A new chapter in the history of Mercedes-Benz „at the Re- gional Museum took place on March 3, 2017. Within 2 years, the exhibition was visited by 8000 people. ...how old Gotlieb Daimler would be at the end of this year?

185 years old! One of Mercedes’ forefathers was born on March 17, 1834. In his honor, several dozen streets around the world, also in Jawor, and ... one of the mountains in Antarctica (Mount Daimler) were named.

...that 173 years ago Wilhelm Maybach was born?

The brilliant constructor was born on February 9, 1846. His lack of engineering education did not prevent him from creating numerous inventions and patents. Maybach - together with Gotlieb Daimler - built the first high-speed petrol engine, he was also the co-inventor of the first four-wheeled car in the world. NEWSLETTER | ISSUE X | APRIL 2019 DO YOU KNOW… | 19

...that the G-Class Mercedes debuted 40 years ago?

The world premiere of the Mercedes 460 series, marked with the letter G, was held in Toulon in France in March 1979. It was a universal off-road model with a simple interior, but with perfectly developed drive technology. ...since when Mercedes-Benz have been successful in motor sports?

For 125 years! The world’s first automobile race took place in July 1894, and its route led from Paris to Rouen. The event is considered the beginning of the brand’s success in motor sports, because the two winning vehicles were powered by a motor developed by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach.

... when Daimler first started publishing magazines for clients?

The first issue of „Daimler-Zeitung,” or the oldest warehouse for Mercedes-Benz customers, was released in January 1919, which was 100 years ago. Currently, the brand informs its clients and support- ers about new products, promotions, successes and projects carried out through a wide range of media. Contact the editorial team: Renata Dworak e-mail: [email protected] Ewa Łabno-Falęcka e-mail: [email protected] www.mercedes-benz-jawor.com.pl www.facebook.com/MercedesBenzManufacturingPoland