world of industries 3/2017 (EN)

Partner Country 2017: Poland at
its innovative and dynamic best
WORLD OF INDUSTRIES
At the world’s leading trade fair for industrial
technology, Poland will be stepping on the stage in
front of an international audience to make its case as
an attractive partner in a large and diverse range of
industries.
Innovation and growth are two key areas in which Poland is set
to shine as the official Partner Country at Hannover Messe 2017.
Apart from domestic re-industrialization, the country’s main economic
focus is on opening up foreign markets and supporting
innovative Polish companies. Poland has been enjoying rapid and
stable economic growth for many years and is one of the five most
dynamic economies in the European Union. According to Germany
Trade & Invest (GTAI), Poland’s combination of strong gross fixed
capital formation and EU funding are a boon to the mechanical
and plant engineering industry, with Poland’s machinery imports
increasing by 12 % in 2015 alone. Sales of metalworking machinery
also grew by a double-digit figure over the same period. Demand
for new technology is booming in Poland’s energy sector. In 2015,
the sector’s import-to-GDP ratio increased by 16 % on the back of
sustained investment in electric generation and distribution infrastructure.
“Being next-door neighbors, Poland and Germany are already
strong partners. At Hannover Messe 2017, Poland’s industrial sector
will demonstrate its innovative spirit and its dynamic uptake of
digitalization – factors that make it a key player on the global stage,”
remarked JochenKöckler, a member of the Managing Board of
Deutsche Messe, the trade show’s organizer. A Polish Economic Development
Ministry official explains his country’s objectives heading
into Hannover Messe 2017: “As the Partner Country at this year’s
show, Poland wants to demonstrate that it is not just interested in
rapid economic development for its own sake. Our country’s development
must be sustainable and it must be driven by an innovative
industrial base. Among the core components of this base I would
name industrial automation and industrial IT, energy, alternative
powertrain solutions, and compressed and vacuum-air technologies.
Another objective of our Partner Country showcase is to send
a clear signal to the EU that re-industrialization is the way forward
for us all.”
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