The construction of the KOSTAL Group's new factory in Świdnik is making swift progress, with walls now in place and a roof covering everything. Interior finishing work is already underway, marking a significant step in the company's ambitious development strategy. This expansion in Świdnik will create job opportunities for more than 500 individuals.
During the months of October and November, you can expect to witness a more frequent presence of drones, specifically unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), soaring through our city skies. This uptick in drone activity is the direct result of the implementation of the European Union project.
Steel and Casting Services Ltd. is part of the GMH Group, one of the largest private metalworking groups in Europe, with its central base in Germany. On Thursday, September 14, 2023, a ceremonial inauguration of Steel and Casting Services Ltd. took place in Lublin. The company's headquarters is located at 76A Mełgiewska Street, where production began in March 2023 with approximately 30 employees. In the future, Steel and Casting Services will expand its production capabilities to include the mechanical processing of components, along with an increase in space and the number of employees.
The 19th Lublin Science Festival is less than a week away (September 18-24, 2023). Once again, five Lublin universities, together with the City of Lublin and the institutions co-creating LSF, have prepared a number of scientific attractions. The motto of this year's festival is "Science for the Future."
The city has its first hydrogen-powered bus – a 12-meter vehicle from the Solaris brand, which began operating on Lublin's streets on September 1st. In the coming days, it will be used to serve passengers on lines number 3, 50, and 47.
You are kindly invited to a scientific seminar on the topic of eco-innovation for the public sector, which will be held on September 11th at 9:00 am at the ECOTECH-COMPLEX Analytical and Programme Centre for Advanced Environmentally-Friendly Technologies. Registration for the event is required: Eco-innovations – registration for seminar.
In the new school year, education in schools and institutions run by the City will be attended by 56,000 students, preschoolers, and learners. They will be supervised by over 6,800 teachers and 3,000 non-teaching staff. This year, the City of Lublin will be the governing body for 149 schools, kindergartens, and various types of educational institutions. Many of these facilities underwent renovations during the summer, improving the learning environment for students and providing better working conditions for teachers.
The construction of Lublin's first Private Rented Sector (PRS) development has just started. This marks the beginning of the development of a professional rental market in our city and will significantly contribute to the revitalization of post-industrial areas. Nearly 390 rental apartments and over 20 commercial premises will be built across three blocks on Krochmalna Street in Lublin, on the former sugar factory site.
Grupa Antczak will construct a warehouse with an area of over 10,000 square meters in the 7R Park Lublin. In total, the general contractor will provide the developer with nearly 17,000 square meters of warehouse space.
Lublin ranks as the best city for drivers in terms of smooth traffic flow, according to the Driver-Friendly Cities ranking conducted jointly by Oponeo, a tire distribution company, and Yanosik, a mobile navigation app. The study considered various factors, including parking, collisions, fuel prices, travel speed, tire costs, insurance, eco-driving, and car-sharing.
17 years of IT industry experience, mixed with a pinch of passion and a whole lot of determination - that's what brought Dogtronic, Lublin’s thriving software house to life. In a conversation with Invest in Lublin, Marek Golan, the company's founder and CEO, shares valuable insights into the evolution of the tech scene in our city and the significant changes he has witnessed over the years. He also spills the beans on the company's most challenging projects and future plans. Enjoy the read!
OPTIMAL Poland has been operating on the market of mobile and fixed aluminium-glass walls since 2004. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, the company has made a great impact on the global market. In the interview with the company's owner, Sławomir Więsyk, we delve into the genesis of its groundbreaking ideas and solutions. Read the whole piece and discover how Optimal Poland's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement has propelled them to the forefront of the industry.
Applications are now open for this year's jubilee edition of Lublin Mayor's Economic Award competition. Entrepreneurs, representatives of scientific research institutes, innovators, and inventors have the opportunity to join the esteemed group of laureates. The deadline for submitting competition applications is October 16th.
Lublin has been recognized for its achievements in sustainable mobility in the recently published "Ranking of Sustainable Mobile Cities 2023" by the Electric Vehicle Promotion Foundation and Polityka Insight. Securing the second position in the "Public Transport" category, Lublin has emerged as one of the top five cities, alongside Warsaw, Łódź, Gdynia, and Poznań.
Lublin Municipality is among the 79 local government units that received a certificate confirming the implementation of Investor Service Standards. On June 20th, a prestigious ceremony was held at the Lublin Conference Center to award certificates to local government units participating in the 'Investor Service Standards in the Lublin Voivodeship' project.
In the era of progressive green transformation, as part of the European Union's Fit for 55 programme, there is increasing emphasis on efficient resource utilization, as well as the creation of new materials that contribute to achieving climate neutrality. Among the companies operating in line with environmental neutrality is Green Lanes, a group that develops innovative solutions based on industrial hemp for the food and furniture industries. Piotr Pietras, the company's CEO, will provide a more comprehensive overview of Green Lanes.
Lublin Airport has recently launched its summer season with the start of flights to Antalya and Monastir. On June 3, the inaugural flights to Antalya, Turkey, took off, providing travellers with convenient and direct access to this beautiful destination. Just two days later, on June 5, the airport expanded its offerings by introducing flights to Monastir in Tunisia. Moreover, throughout the summer, Lublin Airport will offer flights to Rhodes, Split, Burgas, Gdańsk, and Bergamo, ensuring a diverse range of travel opportunities for holidaymakers.
We cordially invite you to join us for a business breakfast titled "Synergy of Industry and IT: Nowy Styl and Solet on the path of growth and digital transformation," which marks the beginning of the Lublin Tech Mixer series.
The Mayor of Lublin, Krzysztof Żuk, has been honoured with the title of Person of the Year 2022 in the Smart City Awards competition. This prestigious recognition was presented to him during the 16th edition of the Smart City Forum in Wrocław, Poland's most important congress dedicated to the functioning and development of smart cities.
Over the past decade, the Lublin Special Economic Zone has experienced significant growth, attracting major international companies to invest and implement projects that align with the Industry 4.0 megatrend, particularly the automation of production processes. One of these prominent investors is the German company Turck, with Przemysław Brzeziewski serving as the director of the Lublin plant.
Medical University of Lublin and Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, have been ranked among the best universities in the world according to the recently published ranking by The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2023.
