Invest in the Szczecinek Furniture Cluster

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1 Invest in the Szczecinek Furniture Cluster

2 Dear Reader, This brochure provides a general outline of a furniture cluster project in Szczecinek, one of the fastest developing cities in Poland. The project is intended to create an optimal and sustainable environment for the production of furniture and associated components. The intention of the project is to ensure that raw materials (raw and melaminefaced particleboard, raw and melamine-faced MDF, raw and lacquered HDF) are available at competitive prices (due, for example, to low transport costs) and that contract-manufactured parts are always delivered on time. The project will also involve provision of all necessary infrastructure and pre-investment support. This sustainable environment is achieved thanks to Szczecinek's favourable location (centrally located between eastern and western markets), qualified personnel and the provision of customer-focused services in a committed and loyal manner. By establishing a business in close proximity to the world s largest wood-based panel manufacturer, investors will secure a long term competitive advantage in the highly demanding price-oriented markets. The Szczecinek Furniture Cluster is located in a Special Economic Zone (called Słupsk Special Economic Zone, or "SSSE") meaning that investors may recover a large proportion of their capital expenditure, either via tax relief or direct refunds of personnel expenses, depending on which of the two solutions is better for your company. Manufacturers involved in the cluster will also have the opportunity to promote their businesses on the cluster s dedicated website. You are invited to invest in the Szczecinek Furniture Cluster. With kind regards, Tomasz Jańczak Managing Director, Kronospan Grupa Polska 2

3 LOCATION Szczecinek is situated in north-western Poland at the junction of three provinces: Zachodniopomorskie, Pomorskie and Wielkopolskie. Distances to sea ports: Kołobrzeg km Szczecin km Gdańsk km Distances to airports: Poznań km Goleniów km Gdańsk km Berlin km 3

4 ACCESSIBILITY BY ROAD Szczecinek is at the intersection of the S11 road from Silesia to the coast and the S20 road, which is the main route from Szczecin to Gdańsk will see the start of the Szczecinek by-pass road project that will go to the east of the city for about 12 km. Thanks to this project, industrial parks in and around the city will become more accessible and attractive for investment. NATIONAL ROADS: nr 11 Bytom - Szczecinek - Kołobrzeg nr 20 Szczecin - Szczecinek - Gdańsk BY RAIL Szczecinek is an important rail hub at a junction between the major Poznań-Kołobrzeg line and lines leading to Szczecin and Gdańsk. MAJOR RAILWAY LINES: Poznań - Kołobrzeg Gdańsk - Chojnice - Szczecin Szczecinek - Miastko - Gdańsk 4

5 DEMOGRAPHICS AND STATISTICS The City of Szczecinek Area: 49 km 2 Population: ca The County of Szczecinek Area: 1765 km 2 Population: ca COUNTY AVERAGE PAY IN (PLN) COUNTY POPULATION BY AGE AND SEX Public sector Private sector Agriculture Industry Retail & wholesale Financial services Other 757 Average pay in the county: (EUR) female male 5

6 DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES A cluster provides a flexible environment between businesses, research centres and public authorities, which facilitates dynamic interaction and cooperation among national and regional innovators. Cluster development has a beneficial impact on competitiveness and innovation, not only for individual entrepreneurs who join the cluster, but also on the region as a whole. It is for these reasons that Kronospan Szczecinek came forward with the idea of building the Szczecinek Furniture Cluster. The Szczecinek Furniture Cluster s ambition is to develop quickly and, in due course, be selected as a Key National Cluster as part of the scheme s competitive selection process. A Key National Cluster is a cluster of high importance to the national economy, characterized with a high level of international competitiveness. Key National Clusters are identified on a national level based on criteria such as critical mass, potential for development and innovation, cooperation (both past and projected) and initiating organization's experience and potential. If we achieve Key National Cluster status, we will be able to apply for funding within the framework of the Operational Programme, Smart Growth. Both the wood and furniture industries are among the list of National Smart Specializations as well as the Regional Specializations of the Province of Zachodniopomorskie. The cluster initiative, which has huge growth potential, would provide a platform for the development of these key specializations. We intend to amass, integrate and effectively use the combined knowledge of furniture cluster participants that has resulted from our long-term business experience. Due to the potential of the wood and furniture industries, we wish to enlist the support of local authorities to help create a detailed industrial database and disseminate this knowledge to a wider audience. This will ensure that the Province of Zachodniopomorskie maintains its position as becomes the national leader in this area. 6

7 ADVANTAGES OF INVESTING IN THE SZCZECINEK FURNITURE CLUSTER COMPETITIVE EDGE Access to a rich portfolio of Kronospan products (MDF, HDF, particleboard, melamine-faced boards, wall panels, laminates, OSB, impregnated paper, laminated flooring, resin) Wood-based boards and panels can be delivered without extra transport costs Disposal of board or panel off-cuts Access to supplies of large-size wood-based boards/panels that would not fit on trucks Lower working capital requirements due to just-in-time deliveries Tax relief in Special Economic Zone (assured until 2026 fiscal year, with renewals possible) Access to Kronospan's transport infrastructure Education at secondary and higher levels 7

8 SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE IN SZCZECINEK Anticipated date of commissioning in 2016/ PLACE FOR YOUR INVESTMENT Hall area: m 2 READY TO RENT Complex 1 Granice Zakładu Complex 2 Complex 9 Complex 4 Complex 3 Kronospan owns hectares of fully prepared land, with well-developed technical infrastructure. Kronospan has used the land to build another warehouse and manufacturing facility, which is now ready to rent. Several pro-business projects to further develop the cluster initiative have also been initiated including the construction of more than 300 parking spaces and the expansion of the area s railway infrastructure

9 ADVANTAGES OF INVESTING IN A SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE STANDARD RATE OF CORPORATE INCOME TAX - 19% INCOME TAX RELIEF Businesses operating in the Special Economic Zone enjoy regional aid in the form of exemption from income tax for new projects involving capital expenditure or the creation of new jobs until The maximum regional aid available for a business is equal to the product of maximum aid percentage and the eligible costs. The maximum aid percentages are as follows: 35% for large enterprises (above 250 workers) 45% for medium enterprises (fewer than 250 workers) 55% for microenterprises (fewer than 10 workers) and small enterprises (fewer than 50 workers) The amount of tax relief is based on: 1) costs of new investment, or 2) costs to create new jobs in connection with a new project (gross salaries and wages and all mandatory employment-related levies). The cost of new investment includes: costs related to the lease of land, buildings and constructions, providing that the period of rent or lease is at least 5 years from the anticipated date of new investment completion (in case of small and medium enterprises - at least 3 years). A business may operate in the SSSE with tax reliefs and privileges providing it has authorization in the form of a zone franchise issued by Pomorska Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego S.A. (Zone Manager) on behalf of the Minister of the Economy. Permits are issued by auction or negotiation. To obtain permit for SSSE, the potential investor must meet the following conditions: incur capital expenditure of at least 100,000; provide equity to finance at least 25% of total investment costs; maintain the project for at least 5 years (for large enterprises) or 3 years (for small and medium enterprises) from its full implementation; maintain the declared number of jobs for at least 5 years (for large enterprises) or 3 years (for small and medium enterprises). REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF The City of Szczecinek offers businesses an exemption from real estate tax to support new projects or new jobs in connection with such projects. The amount of this relief is based on: 1) costs to obtain tangible assets in connection with the new project, or 2) costs to create new jobs in connection with the new project. Tax relief is available for a maximum period of five years. 9

10 SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES YOUR REQUIREMENTS OUR SUPPORT Kronospan offers project management assistance Experienced local organisations help you to obtain franchises, permits and other necessary documents Kronospan provides technical support (such as installation of plant and machinery) Utilities infrastructure is at your disposal (gas, electricity, water, heat, etc.) Kronospan assists you in recruiting qualified personnel (using an extensive HR database built over many years) Kronospan's planned investments in Szczecinek over the years to come will equal 100 million 10

11 Stol-Tap has been in business in the Szczecinek Furniture Cluster since The company manufactures formed panels for furniture producers. Now it intends to use its experience to continue its development and invest in new machines. 11

12 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Between 2006 and 2014, the City of Szczecinek's total infrastructure development spending amounted to zł with over PLN 154 million funded using grants. The city used its own funds and EU grants to complete a number of projects including: The development of local land use laws, which now cover over 80% of the city area Development of waste and wastewater management system Upgrade of city transit system Development of a 53-hectare industrial park within a special economic zone Development of sports and leisure facilities Embankment of Lake Trzesiecko s shoreline INDUSTRY IN THE COUNTY The largest businesses in the County of Szczecinek: The location of the city facilitates the development of wood, furniture and food industries. The city has a long history of business development in IT, electro-technical and telecommunication sectors. Kronospan, the world's largest manufacturer of MDF and particleboard, is able to support development by providing excellent business and logistic conditions for the creation of a furniture cluster directly adjoining its production facility. KRONOSPAN wood industry Austrian ownership EUROCOPERT paper stationery German ownership CENTROSTAL S.A. steel products ELDA - Schneider Electric elektrosprzęt kapitał zagraniczny - FRANCJA KPPD S.A. wood industry GAWEX telecom TELZAS ETC Group telecom German ownership GDATA SOFTWARE new technologies & IT German ownership MADREW machine industry SŁOWIANKA food industry TRAWNIK PRODUCENT producer of grass rolls ELMILK przemysł spożywczy

13 KRONOSPAN WORLDWIDE 120 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE Our core business involves the production of wood-based boards and panels (particleboard, MDFs, and OSBs) and associated products. Thanks to its vertical integration, Kronospan is able to position itself as a leader in cost containment and innovation. Szczecinek facility, 1989 We have invested in creating a vertically integrated supply chain, which enables us to continuously develop and perfect each aspect of our products. FOCUS ON EUROPEAN MARKET Kronospan has 37 production facilities and is the world leader in the manufacture of wood-based boards and panels. For the last 20 years our major projects have been situated in Eastern Europe and Russia. Szczecinek facility, 2015 MEDIUM- TO LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS TO SUPPORT GROWTH As a private company, we prefer to develop long-term relationships rather than focusing on short- -term objectives. DECENTRALISED ORGANIZATION Kronospan consists of several production groups allowing decisions to be made on a local level. In turn, this enables us to be closer to our customers, suppliers, service providers and employees. Such an arrangement provides a robust growth platform and also secures liquidity in terms of limitation of economic and business risks. Thanks to our structure, we are more committed to our customers and are able to pursue more ideas to facilitate the development of our people and businesses. 13

14 KRONOSPAN EXCELLENCE IN WOOD PROCESSING CUSTOMER SERVICE OUR GOAL: BEST SERVICE IN THE INDUSTRY Our market reach and broad product portfolio give us a significant advantage over our competitors. Kronospan is always close to its customers; its facilities are never further than 400 km from them. This helps us to mitigate transportation costs so that we can offer our customers the best products at reasonable prices. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES We were the first to introduce a number of key technological solutions and we continue to be an industry leader in forward-thinking development and innovation. Examples include our state-of-the-art filter technologies and first-class production quality. We want to lead, not follow. COST LEADERSHIP Despite our decentralised organisation, our production sites undergo continuous benchmarking exercises and, thanks to our common service centre, we ensure that they remain efficient, low cost producers. 4 of 37 CENTRAL SUPPORT We use shared services where it is important but only centralize when and where it makes sense. CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Our goal as manufacturers is to ensure we operate with a minimal environmental footprint and to achieve maximum raw material efficiency without wastefulness. 14

15 Mogilev, Belarus / Ufa, Russia / Elektrogorsk, Russia Worldwide 15

16 CURRENT POTENTIAL OF KRONOSPAN IN SZCZECINEK (ANNUAL FIGURES) m 3 of particleboard m 3 of MDF m 3 of HDF Including surface finishes: m 2 of lacquered HDF m 2 of melamine-faced boards KRONOSPAN GUARANTEES EFFICIENT DELIVERY THANKS TO ITS PRESENCE IN MOST WORLDWIDE MARKETS Convenient supplies to your facility are assured thanks to our numerous efficient production facilities across Europe and Russia. 16

17 KRONOSPAN FACILITIES IN POLAND Kronospan Mielec Sp. z o.o. started building its first production facility in Production launched several months later and the state-of-the-art facility became the second largest in the Polish Kronospan Group. Over the course of the next few years, the facility was developed into a large production complex, manufacturing wood-based boards (particleboard and MDF), decorative paper and postforming products. The facility employs 500 staff and is also responsible for the creation of over two thousand external jobs. вации Kronospan s site in Strzelce Opolskie is the most modern production facility in Poland, which has a state-of-the-art lacquering line for polymer surfaces and for top-quality lacquering. The factory also manufactures high-quality floor panels and MDF. In 2015, Kronospan is launching an innovative OSB production facility in Strzelce Opolskie. The project obtained funding from the EU Operational Programme Innovative Economy. Kronospan Mielec is planning further investment projects. The facility combines innovation with environmentally-friendly technologies that testify to our care for the natural environment. In 1996, Kronospan commenced its operations in Pustków by acquiring a local production facility. Between 1996 and 2006, a number of across- -the-board technological changes were implemented with regards to the facility s laminate production processes. The modernized plant uses state-of-the-art technological and product solutions in the manufacture of decor laminates. Thanks to numerous eco- -projects, the facility has also been able to reduce its environmental footprint. In 1992, Kronospan launched production at its Malta décor site, a modernized paper mill in Poznań, which manufactures paper according to the most stringent Prepared by: standards DL Date: and specifications Reviewed for by: MZ] colour, weight and translucence. 17

18 INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION Kronospan is the global leader in the production of wood-based boards and panels. Our products are used everywhere: from floors and furniture to frame constructions. With over 100 years of market presence, we have accumulated a wealth of experience in many markets, continuously innovating and investing ever since the inception of our firm. All of this continues to translate into Kronospan's new products, systems and advanced technologies. Kronospan's global product range, which is divided into Kronodesign, Kronobuild and Krono Original, offers unlimited design opportunities to make high-quality furniture, interiors or buildings. KronoOriginal KronoXtreme KronoXonic Kronoart 18

19 Silva is part of the Kronospan Group. Our mission is to provide end-to-end solutions to manage your production or storage waste. True to that mission, we skilfully combine ecology with legal and business requirements. Since its inception in 2001, Silva has been dealing with the disposal and management of wood processing waste from wood-based product manufacturing facilities. With our knowledge and extensive experience of serving industrial facilities across the country, we are able to offer waste management solutions that best cater to your needs. We ensure that our services are provided according to your schedules, with no disruption to your business or employees, and in rigorous compliance with environmental and waste management rules and standards Silva s waste management processes: We collect your waste from containers or storage areas and transfer it to our own facilities We provide you with containers We issue monthly waste collection reports with quantities and types of waste taken from you We issue Waste Transfer Sheets We issue DPO and DPR documents to confirm packaging waste quantities that you provide for recycling We guarantee continuous waste collection from temporary storage areas (preventing waste build-ups) and, for large quantities, offer disposal on customers sites We provide advice Silva has nine waste storage facilities across Poland in Mielec, Szczecinek, Strzelce Opolskie, Dobroszyce, Łódź, Dalekie near Wyszków, Witkowo near Poznań, Bielice and Gołebiewo near Gdańsk. This enables us to collect wood waste from anywhere in the country. Silva has a large stock of vehicles and special equipment (a fleet of over 200), including: vehicles for collection of containers with wood processing waste; cars with vehicle-mounted cranes to ensure easy collection of large quantities of waste (and optimization of transport costs); mobile chippers for on-site chipping of wood processing waste We are your Wood Waste Emergency Service providing solutions that meet your waste management requirements. 19

20 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Szczecinek Business Support Centre Banks (over 10 branches) Customs Office County Sanitary and Epidemiology Station Social Security Institution s office Tax Office County Unemployment Office in Szczecinek The entire City of Szczecinek is subject to land use plans Local tax relief to support new projects Special Economic Zone A conference centre Szczecinek Municipal Authorities join forces with county authorities to provide support for new projects including: assistance in pre- and post-project administrative procedures industry-specific training for staff reimbursement of cost to create new jobs (up to PLN 20,000 per new job) EDUCATION The city refurbished its primary and middle schools over the last five years, also making them more energy-efficient. Three full-size sports halls and six open-air sports areas give young people better access to facilities. Despite the demographic slump, the city was able to save its teaching jobs, mainly by increasing the number of extracurricular classes and funding additional maths classes in middle schools. Education in Szczecinek: nurseries kindergartens primary schools middle schools vocational secondary schools comprehensive secondary schools off-site university divisions The city ensures additional budget allocations to fund extracurricular activities and provide pupils with access to free-of-charge sports facilities and bus transportation. 20

21 SCHOOL - OUR SHARED EFFORT Working in collaboration with Szczecinek Municipal and County Authorities, Koszalin University of Technology (KUT) and Słupska Special Economic Zone, Kronospan has engaged in efforts to establish an off-site Department of Koszalin University of Technology. The department will provide full-time engineering programmes allowing students to major in Operation of Wood Processing Plant and Machinery. Lectures and theoretical classes will be held in Szczecinek while laboratory classes will be held in KUT s facilities in Koszalin. Specialized practical sessions on wood production and processing will be conducted at Kronospan s wood-based board production facility in Szczecinek. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION The County of Szczecinek has six vocational schools teaching 32 programmes. Selected vocational programmes include: ICT technician mechanic electronics technician wood processing technician mechatronics assembler economist IT technician electrician hotel industry technician food technician Local schools are very interested in liaising with local business and eagerly welcome additional courses. 21

22 KRONOSPAN TRAINING AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Facilities at Kronospan s training and exhibition centre include, amongst others: an exhibition hall ( Hausmesse Hall ) the KronoAcademy, where lectures regarding product innovation and equipment training take place testing rooms an IT classroom The centre will host exhibitions regarding possible uses of MDF boards. Further facilities including workshops and study rooms are currently in the planning phase. The Kronospan training and exhibition centre is available to all participants operating within the Szczecinek Furniture Cluster. 22

23 HEALTHCARE Szczecinek has a hospital with the following wards: Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Emergency, Obstetrics. Local businesses have invested about PLN 30 million to establish additional wards: Dialysis, Invasive Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Nephrology. There is an on-going modernization project for the county and city s healthcare facilities. This has recently included expansion of the local hospital and provision of a helipad for the emergency ward. Schemes were created to allow private business to invest in new hospital wards. CULTURE AND REGIONAL PROMOTION The city and the region are supported with continuous promotion services by the locally-operated Promotion & Culture Development Authority SAPiK. The city pursues a policy of promoting its assets and was rewarded for its efforts with a distinction for Tourist Product of the Year 2007 (promotion of a service package called Bayern Boat Excursion ). Szczecinek was also granted the title of Distinguished Investor by the Polish Sports Infrastructure Club, while the city s water ski cableway was named the Sports Investment of the Year SAPiK s promotion efforts include liaisons with national TV stations. Promotion efforts are expected to continue in future and potential investors will receive project marketing support in relation to projects implemented in Szczecinek in collaboration with SAPiK. SPORTS AND LEISURE The city has several sports and leisure facilities including: three full-scale sports halls the longest water ski cableway in Europe the Regional Tennis Centre (11 courts, incl. 3 indoors) a swimming pool two excursion boards and water taxis a network of bike paths a restored historical city park the Mysia Wyspa project; the development of Lake Trzesiecko s far shore two Orlik -class football pitches an ice rink a climbing wall 23

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