Boeing has signed a letter of intent with PGZ – Polish Radio

Premier Beata Szydło factory “Autosan” in Sanok, 30 bm. during the ceremony of the official takeover of the company by the new owner – a consortium of companies PIT-Radwar and Huta Stalowa Wola belonging to the Polish Armament Group. Photo: PAP / Darek Delmanowicz

The buyer as being from 2013. In bankruptcy factory paid 17, 3 million zł.

the factory will produce military vehicles?

̶ I think that not only buses, but also – as was the announcement during the signing ceremony (contracts) – a plan that also produced here were vehicles for the army. But this time probably before us. I am glad that today that agreement has been signed that kept our word and Sanok gets her big break – said Prime Minister Awl.

The head of government thanked one of the investors – HSW – which, according to the prime minister “is waiting for it to military production there was still intense run. ” “These good plans for HSW are already” – she added.

The growing importance of the defense industry

̶ Clearly this path, which showed; priorities that we want to pursue based on the reconstruction of the Polish industry, and a very important role here MON defense industry. We will certainly continue to grow all the time – emphasized the Prime Minister.

While in Sanok Prime Minister on the factory floor Autosanu met with residents of the city. She recalled there that the last time was in Sanok, Sept 22, 2015.

̶ Then we talked about how to make the plant work with such a great history to continue to operate, to develop, to (.. .), save these jobs, which are at the moment, but to think also about creating a new “- she said.

̶ Today I am here once again and I can tell you with satisfaction that the words kept my that words have kept those who are the very, very courted to it that appeared investor, who wants the plant to save and grow “- said the Prime Minister.

In her opinion,” before Sanok good future “, and the emergence of investor Autos “is the symbol of this, that if together we were looking for ways of development, if together we think about economic development, we can do a lot of good and we can realize this plan, which is currently one of the priorities of the Polish government – the reconstruction of Polish industry. “

the choice of a consortium of companies from the Group’s Polish Armament announced at the beginning of February, the bankruptcy trustee Louis Noworolski. He noted then that the final sales agreement is to be signed by the end of March.

Investors declare maintenance of bus production

offer the buyer declared the takeover of employees, maintenance bus production and introduction of an offer of new products.

a consortium of companies comprising PGZ once consisted bid Autosanu. It was before last year’s parliamentary elections. In the last week of the election campaign bid plant submitted by the consortium of companies: Huta Stalowa Wola, T-Radwar and private company SKB Drive Tech. After the elections, however, the offer was withdrawn.

Autosan already five times exhibited for sale

Autosan been in bankruptcy since the beginning of October 2013. The application for bankruptcy then reported the company’s management. At the end of May last year Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Krosno discontinued the investigation over. Autosanu bankruptcy.

The company was five times offered for sale in the tender. In the last asking price was 37 million zł. After the fifth tender judge supervising the bankruptcy Autosanu agreed to sell the factory with a free hand.

Autosan employs 300 people

Autosan buses in addition also produces parts for trams and booths for trains; currently employs approx. 300 persons.

Factory received last year approval for production SANCITY city buses with engines that meet the most stringent emissions standard Euro 6. The plant can produce approx. 300 pieces of these vehicles a year.

Autosan SA is one of the oldest factories in Poland; its origins date back to 1832. Since 2001. the company began to design and produce components of rail vehicles, especially body railway buses and trams; She cooperated with companies Pesa Bydgoszcz, Newag from Nowy Sacz and the Poznan repairer Rolling Stock.

HSW SA is one of the country’s largest producers of military equipment. Manufactures self-propelled howitzers, armored personnel carriers and rocket launchers. In turn, the PIT-Radwar is a Warsaw company that – like HSW – belongs to the PGZ, works in the radar.

PAP, jk