For this sector formed from both the mechanical and metal industries, production of various metals is of great significance.  The most rapid growth is taking place in the niche of ready made metal articles, which is significant because employment has grown there by 33,1% in the sector. It’s the only industrial branch that is constantly expanding its employment. The lowest growth ratio is noted in metal production; this sector is reducing its employment the most rapidly due to the deep restructuring taking place in metallurgy and foundry work.

Why is it worth investing in this branch in Poland? The perspective for development of the metal industry in Poland is favourable – investment should increase in line with the modernisation and development of the Polish economy. Demand for steel in our country is growing and by 2010 according to the forecasts it should reach 9.3 million tons. In 2000 it stood at 7 million tons.

Foreign firms are taking advantage of the economic climate to locate their capital in our country. The largest investors in the production of metals and finished metal articles are:

    Lucchini Group,
    F & P Holding Company Inc.,
    Continental Can Europe (branch office, Schmalbach-Lubeca),
    ABB,
    INPRO,
    Winkelmann and Pannhoff GmbH Co.,
    Rautaruukki OY,
    Bekaert NV,
    SAPA,
    Metra.