West Pomerania ready for Swedish investors

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1 West Pomerania ready for Swedish investors Szczecin, 20th October 2010

2 WEST POMERANIA OUR LOCATION Main features: proximity to Western Europe proximity to Scandinavia access to the Baltic Sea and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean situated along the shortest route linking Scandinavia with Central and Southern Europe situated along the shortest route linking Western Europe with Baltic States and Russia

3 WEST POMERANIA KEY DATA & FACTS POPULATION AREA 1,7 million 23 thousand km² (the fifth biggest region in Poland) TERRITORIAL DIVISION 21 counties and 114 communes Accessed with EU since 2004 MAIN DISTANCES Stockholm 692 km Malmö 263 km Berlin 140 km Copenhagen 281 km Prague 371 km Warsaw 450 km Brussels 850 km London 1016 km distances are line of sight

4 PRIORITY SECTORS renewable energy logistics tourism BPO chemical electronics timber and wooden products automotive (car parts) companies incl with foreign capital

5 Be close!

6 CONVENIENT LOCATION The West Pomerania s strength is a very convenient layout of roads for transit transport Crossing international roads E-65 - connecting Scandinavia with Prague and Southern Europe E-28 - connecting Berlin with Gdańsk Railway main lines E-59 - re-loading terminals Świnoujscie sea port to Berlin, Vienna and Sophia E-28 - connecting Berlin/Hamburg through West Pomerania to Gdańsk Kaliningrad Sankt Petersburg

7 CONVENIENT LOCATION The West Pomerania s strength is a very convenient layout of roads for transit transport Szczecin is the only one city in Poland directly linked by highway with Western Europe (A6) In a few years the S3 expressway (CETC) will link Świnoujście with Czech border In 2013 West Pomerania will have a highway connection with Poznań and Warsaw (S3/A2)

8 ACCESS BY SEA ferry terminal in Świnoujście regular connections to Trelleborg and Ystad

9 ACCESS BY AIR international airport in Szczecin-Goleniów - passenger flights to: Warsaw, London, Dublin, Oslo, Liverpool cargo handling - starting in near future cargo and passenger airports in Berlin - 2 hours drive

10 SEAPORT OF SZCZECIN AND ŚWINOUJŚCIE situated along the shortest route linking Scandinavia with Central and Southern Europe and along the Baltic maritime route linking Russia and Finland with Western Europe excellent connection with Berlin via the inland waterway network and further with the European river waterway system offer comprehensive operating of bulk and general cargo, as well as passengers and means of transport regular services cover traffic from Szczecin and Świnoujście to Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Lithuania, Great Britain, Germany, West Africa and China additionally, there are 11 local Baltic ports and 13 fishing harbours in the Region

11 UNIVERSITY LEVEL EDUCATION there are 18 university level schools in the Szczecin Metropolitan Area (SMA), the main are: University of Szczecin over students Westpomeranian Technological University students Westpomeranian Business School students Szczecin Maritime University students Pomeranian Medical University students overall number of students in the SMA main degrees include: processing, engineering, construction, economy and management, IT, biotechnology, law, electronics, mathematics, chemistry

12 HUMAN CAPITAL unemployment rate in the Region is 15,1% (to compare 11,3% in Poland) 97% of students in Szczecin speak English (30% - very well) access to qualified staff graduates annually, students at 22 high schools Szczecin: graduates in economics and administration, 550 IT engineers, other engineers hard working: hours annually (UK 1 653, Spain 1 627, France 1 542, Germany 1 432) significantly lower average labour costs in Poland SEK monthly (Denmark SEK, UK SEK, France SEK, Germany SEK, Spain SEK, Czech Rep SEK)

13 HUMAN CAPITAL labour supply: persons in working age person ready to work: age aged aged persons persons aged persons aged persons aged persons aged persons education higher persons lower secondary & below persons basic vocational persons post-secondar & secondary vocational persons secondary persons

14 Invest in a friendly Region! EXAMPLES OF INVESTMENT AREAS

15 almost 300 ha available in SEZ in 10 locations

16 PLACES TO INVEST IN WEST POMERANIA GOLENIÓW INDUSTRIAL PARK location: 35 km North-East from Szczecin excellent location: by the motorway (National Road 3/6) linking Baltic Sea with South of Poland and Berlin 5 km from international airport full infrastructure certain parcels with Special Economic Zone status (exemption from CIT) community offers local tax exemptions almost 40 investors already present in Goleniów:

17 PLACES TO INVEST IN WEST POMERANIA

18 PLACES TO INVEST IN WEST POMERANIA GOLENIÓW INDUSTRIAL PARK The Golden Site ha in a Special Economic Zone (exemption from CIT)

19 PLACES TO INVEST IN WEST POMERANIA POLICE INDUSTRIAL PARK INFRAPARK location: 30 km North from Szczecin 19 selected areas covering aprox. 227 ha surrounded by Chemical Plant Zakłady Chemiczne S.A. all necessary infrastructure available (energy, natural gas, heating system, solid waste disposal facilities, telecommunication) own sea and river ports preferred industries: inorganic chemical industry, heavy industry, utilization of by-products community offers local tax exemptions investors already present:

20 PLACES TO INVEST IN WEST POMERANIA STARGARD INDUSTRIAL PARK & HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES PARK location: 30 km East from Szczecin third biggest city in the Region ( inhabitants) 150 ha ha of well developed land exemptions from local taxes favourable road connections to both industrial parks well-qualified staff possible use of structural funds designated for industrial parks development further development of technical and transportation infrastructure plots with Special Economic Zone status already present investors:

21 PLACES TO INVEST IN WEST POMERANIA STARGARD INDUSTRIAL PARK The Golden Site ,2 ha of well developed land

22 PLACES TO INVEST IN WEST POMERANIA KOSZALIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY ZONE location: 160 km North-East from Szczecin second biggest city in the Region ( inhabitants) strong academic center in West Pomerania well developed land with production halls for sale/lease Special Economic Zone in Koszalin exemption from local taxes favourable road connections to the industrial park well-qualified staff further development of technical and transportation infrastructure numerous investors already present:

23 PLACES TO INVEST IN WEST POMERANIA GRYFINO INDUSTRIAL PARK location: 30 km South from Szczecin excellent location: by the S3 expressway (only 3,5 km from the A6 motorway) 50 km from international airport 20 km from German border full infrastructure (will be ready by the end of June 2011) over 56 ha with Special Economic Zone status (exemption from CIT) community offers local tax exemptions

24 PLACES TO INVEST IN WEST POMERANIA INDUSTRIAL OFFER SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE capital city of the Westpomeranian Region ( inhabitants) 73 ha of well developed land with SEZ status exemptions from local taxes well-qualified staff strongest academic center in West Pomerania

25 PLACES TO INVEST IN WEST POMERANIA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK IN SZCZECIN new project conducted by Szczecin Municipality the place of starting, establishment & running business activity in branches of high technology, new workplaces, legal activity, synergy working sq. m of modern office space (class A) designed for IT, R&D and innovative technologies workplaces for engineers

26 INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS EU funds Regional Fund SEK available for economic development Innovative Economy SEK for large, innovative businesses (realizing Lisbon Strategy) Human Capital SEK for improving quality of human resources (trainings, seminars etc.) Special Economic Zones CIT exemption until 2020 labour incentives various tools for enterprises hiring unemployed several various incentives for R&D activity local tax exemptions Professional advisory services provided by Investors Assistance Center of The Marshal s Office of the Westpomeranian Region

27 What others think about West Pomerania? West Pomerania attractiveness toward foreign investment (...) The situation throughout the year have considerably improved in the Westpomeranian Region, where regional government was enormously trying to create good climate for investments. Therefore, West Pomerania promoted two positions in the rating and is ranked at sixth position ( ) Bohdan WyŜnikiewicz Vice President of the Gdańsk Institute for Market Economics

28 What others think about West Pomerania? West Pomerania attractiveness toward foreign investment (...) When the decision about looking for location for our new investment was made we analysed dozens of solutions. We landed at a hundred or so airports and it became obvious that Stargard would suit us best. It offers everything we need to run our business: the proximity to our European clients, the port, the motorway, adequate logistic solutions and road investment plans. Moreover, I am also impressed by the academic centres of West Pomerania. I am looking forward to cooperating with them. (...) First, excellent cooperation with local government. Second, the possibility of buying a 41 hectare plot of land. Third, the logistics links and proximity to our client base (...) Harri Ojala Vice President of Cargotec Corporation (announcing the investment decision) Szczecin, 29th April 2009

29 What others think about West Pomerania? West Pomerania attractiveness toward foreign investment (...) It is not a coincidence that we are placing our first Polish factory here in Goleniów. It is the result of very thorough research and analysis, where all our findings at the end pointed to this region. (...) Secondly, the authorities have been both agile and accommodating in responding to our business development needs. As a third factor, this site provides an excellent platform for future expansions and we have every confidence, that we can realize our future expansion plans here in Goleniów. Last but not least a very decisive factor: Here in Goleniów we have found the quality people that are an absolute precondition for success. Bottom line: Goleníów was a natural choice for us, and I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all authorities that have been involved in the project (...) Roland Sunden CEO of LM Glasfiber (during the opening ceremony) Goleniów, 3rd March 2009

30 What others think about West Pomerania? West Pomerania attractiveness toward foreign investment (...) As an Executive Manager of NOVASOL Polska in Szczecin, I would like to thank the whole team of Investors Assistance Center of Marshal s Office of Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship ( ) for a good cooperation and great engagement (...) Anna Szulc Executive Manager Novasol Polska Sp. z o.o.

31 What others think about West Pomerania? West Pomerania attractiveness toward foreign investment ( ) It s only with such good support in the host country that we can bring a long term investment like this one ( ) Takashi Urano President Bridgestone Europe NV/SA (during the investment agreement signing ceremony) Stargard Szczeciński, 31st July 2006

32 Rest and have fun!

33 Tourism main asset of West Pomerania 185 km of unique coastline with beautiful beaches exceptionally picturesque character of the Szczecin Lagoon over lakes 35% of Region covered by forests 2 National and 7 Landscape Parks 3 golf courses numerous horse stables and marinas

34 INVESTORS ASSISTANCE CENTER Regional Partner of the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency (one-stop-shop) Tasks IAC provides comprehensive services to foreign companies interested in making direct investments in West Pomerania (step-by step support): providing investors with information about legal and economic conditions of the investment process organizing visits to West Pomerania for investors who consider starting business in Poland arranging contacts with partners involved in the investment process

35 INVESTORS ASSISTANCE CENTER Investors

36 INVESTORS ASSISTANCE CENTER Staff In their work they follow the standards defined by Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency They have been trained and given certificates of an internship in the Agency They are offered continuous technical support from the personnel of the Agency

37 Marshal s Office of the Westpomeranian Region 34 Korsarzy Street Szczecin Investors Assistance Center Piłsudskiego Street Szczecin tel.: / fax: / mob.: [email protected] (English, Deutsch, español, italiano, русский) Thank you for your attention Paweł Bartoszewski Director of Investors Assistance Center