Category Archives: Poland

Press Releases & News from Poland distributed via EuropaWire

Logicor and Martex Forge Strategic Partnership with Lease Agreement for Cutting-Edge Warehouse in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major European logistics real estate company, has signed a leasing agreement with Martex, a leading Polish distributor of truck spare parts. The deal includes a 45,000 square meter standalone warehouse at Logicor Będzin. Martex, with 42 … Read the full press release

IQ Biozoom Innovates Non-Invasive Self-Testing, Empowering People to Self-Monitor with Laboratory Precision at Home

(IN BRIEF) IQ Biozoom, a medical technology startup, is developing non-invasive home diagnostics that allow people to measure the concentration of biochemical substances in liquid analytes like saliva, sweat, urine, or tears. Their technology integrates inkjet printing with advanced semiconductors, … Read the full press release

Skanska Invests EUR 100 Million in Sustainable Office Complex in Warsaw’s Thriving District

(IN BRIEF) Skanska is investing EUR 100 million in the second phase of the Studio office complex in Warsaw, Poland. The 27-storey building, known as Studio A, will offer around 26,600 square meters of leasable space and is situated in … Read the full press release

Logicor and Leroy Merlin Strengthen Logistics Collaboration in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major European logistics real estate company, has renewed and expanded its partnership with Leroy Merlin, a well-known French hypermarket chain. As part of this agreement, Leroy Merlin will occupy approximately 50,000 square meters of warehouse space … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €75 Million in Poland’s R.Power to Boost Green Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €75 million in R.Power S.A, a leading renewable energy developer in Poland, to support the expansion of green energy generation across Europe. This marks the EBRD’s second investment … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Enhances Energy Security with ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz’ LNG Vessels

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has added two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz,’ to its fleet. These vessels, constructed by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, will commence sea service by the end of the year, … Read the full press release

EBRD and Santander Leasing Sign First Synthetic Securitization Deal in Poland, Promoting SME Lending and Green Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has entered into a synthetic securitization agreement and new lending commitment with Santander Leasing, a subsidiary of Santander Bank Polska Group, marking the EBRD’s first capital relief transaction in Poland. … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Invests €7.5 Million in Polish Furniture Innovator Tylko’s R&D

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has entered into a financing agreement with Tylko, a pioneering Polish furniture company revolutionizing the industry. With a €7.5 million investment from the EIB, Tylko aims to enhance its research and development (R&D) … Read the full press release

Thales Secures Contract to Equip Polish Navy’s MIECZNIK Frigates with Advanced Combat Systems

(IN BRIEF) Thales has secured a contract to provide the TACTICOS integrated combat management system, sonars, air-surveillance and fire-control radars, and a 360° infrared sensor to the Polish Navy’s MIECZNIK frigate program. The contract is a result of a strategic … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Polish company SDS Optic Inc. with €10 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Cancer Detection Tech

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement with Polish company SDS Optic Inc. to support the development and commercialization of their innovative cancer detection technology platform, inPROBE®. SDS Optic specializes in diagnostic and … Read the full press release

ORLEN and Northland Power Secure Financing for Baltic Power Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group and Northland Power have signed credit facility agreements with a syndicate of 25 Polish and international financial institutions to finance the Baltic Power project, the first wind farm to be constructed in Polish waters of … Read the full press release

ORLEN Expands Retail Network in Slovakia, Focuses on Alternative Fuels and Electric Mobility

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, a prominent energy company, has nearly doubled its retail network in Slovakia this year, with all 90 stations now operating under the ORLEN brand. Following this successful rebranding, ORLEN plans to enhance its non-fuel product offerings and … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Selects Contractor for Onshore Wind Installation Terminal in Świnoujście Port

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has chosen Budimex as the contractor for the onshore portion of its installation terminal, designed to support offshore wind farms. Construction is set to commence in October and is expected to conclude by late 2024 … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Expands Gas Production in Norway, Boosting Poland’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group is strengthening its presence in Norway and preparing to launch production from the Tommeliten Alpha field, which will yield an additional 0.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually. This is part of a series … Read the full press release

ORLEN Advances Poland’s Offshore Wind Sector with Conditional Investment Approval for Baltic Power Project

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN’s Supervisory Board has given a conditional investment approval for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, allowing the design phase to be finalized. ORLEN and Northland Power’s joint investment represents the most advanced offshore wind project in Poland. … Read the full press release

Saab Awarded EUR 52m Contract for Airborne Early Warning Aircraft by Poland

(IN BRIEF) Saab, a leading defence and security company, has received an order worth approximately SEK 600 million (~EUR 52 million)  from Poland’s Ministry of National Defence for two Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft equipped with Saab’s advanced … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Expands Renewable Energy Holdings with Greenvolt Acquisition, Aiming for 9 GW Capacity by 2030

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group, a Polish energy company, is strengthening its renewable energy segment by acquiring two projects from Greenvolt. The projects, located in the Poznań Province, consist of a 22 MW photovoltaic farm and a 26 MW wind … Read the full press release

Improved Cross-Border Connections: European Commission and EIB Advocate European Track Gauge Implementation

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) suggests that implementing the European track gauge on lines to Lviv and Chișinău would be a crucial first step in enhancing connections between Poland and … Read the full press release

Alstom to Perform Comprehensive Maintenance on Twindexx Coaches for Koleje Mazowieckie in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Global mobility leader Alstom has secured a contract with Koleje Mazowieckie, a regional rail operator in Poland, to perform P5 maintenance on 37 Twindexx double-deck coaches. The project, scheduled between 2023 and 2025, will adhere to the IRIS … Read the full press release

Strategic Mergers Pay Off: Polish ORLEN Gains Momentum with Austrian Fuel Station Expansion

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, following its mergers with Grupa LOTOS and PGNiG, is set to acquire 266 fuel stations in Austria, operating under the Turmöl brand. This acquisition will make ORLEN one of the top three fuel networks in Austria, with … Read the full press release