Clariant expands in Poland

Clariant was joined by distinguished guests for the groundbreaking of its new plant in Konstantynów ?ódzki, Poland. The ceremony held on site was attended by the Swiss ambassador, and representatives of local authorities and the ?ód? Special Economic Zone as honorary guests. The new, modern plant will commence production of color concentrates for producers of plastic materials one year from now. The investment, worth CHF 11.3 million, will allow Clariant to increase production capacity and strengthen its position on Polish and European markets.

Under the guidance of the ?ód? Special Economic Zone, Clariant, will construct a new production site, laboratory, warehouse, and offices at the location. Covering an area of approximately 6,800 square meters, the facility will enable Clariant to double the production capacity for masterbatches in Poland and also to create new job opportunities for qualified employees.

The symbolic groundbreaking in Konstantynów is the culmination of the company’s 22 year-long presence in Poland. Over the years Clariant’s subsidiary in Poland has gained a reputation for excellent performance as a result of its focus on quality and a reliable customer service model that has been implemented in other countries of Central and Eastern Europe. This commitment was recognized by Clariant’s senior management and was one of the key factors in the decision to locate the investment in the ?ód? region.

The decision to place the new production facility in the ?ód? region is an important step in the development of Clariant’s strategy in Europe. It also acknowledges the region’s role in the company’s long-term investment policy. This comes largely as a result of excellent cooperation with the representatives of ?ód? Special Economic Zone as well as the government, which have both supported the investment at all its stages – from consultancy and planning to building.