Over 2200 new workplaces may be created in Ujazd

(Clause Faure - President of the FM Logistic Supervisory Board)

French concern FM Logistic is to build a logistic base in the Ujazd Business Activity Zone (SAG). The foundation stone lying ceremony, in the presence of the concern’s and local self-government representatives, took place on June 19.

The building works began in February and are scheduled to be finished by November. The 100 ha construction lot is located by the A4 motorway. The first phase of the plant construction is to cost 30 million EUR. Around 60 staff members are planed to be hired, in the long run, however, the number may reach 500.

Investment site in Ujazd - birds eye view

The base is planed to focus mainly on the so called co-manufacturing i.e. packaging, storing and distribution of ready products. It has been revealed that Cadbury Polska is to be the main concern’s contractor as it intends to build a chewing gum factory in Skarbierz nearby Brzeg.

According to Peter Kapusta, from the management board of FM Logistic, the French chose Ujazd because they believe the place stands a chance of becoming an important economic centre in southern Poland. Undoubtedly the lot’s location - nearby the A4 motorway - also played a role

In the near future the Ujazdów commune is about to see other investment constructions. Among others German Haba Beton, producing concrete elements, and Kaufland Polska. The companies intend to hire 120 and around 300 persons, respectively. Also the American ProLogis is about to invest in the logistics sector and create even 1300 new workplaces. Given the new investments, the overall number of active companies in Ujazd will reach nine.

The Ujazdów mayor, Tadeusz Kauch, seems not to be excessively worried after the Daimler’s withdrawal. There are five other investors interested in the co-operation with the Ujazdów commune that have been considering operating within the Business Activity Zone.

Map of investment sites in Ujazd - birds eye view

In fact, the commune has yet around 200 ha, from that 100 ha within the Katowice Special Economic Zone, at its disposal. The lots have all the necessary agreements, permits and spatial development plans arranged and are fully prepared for a big investors’ entry. (Nowa Trybuna Opolska/COI Opole)

Source: PAIiIZ

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