Valmet Automotive completes expansion of Zary plant in Poland
Valmet Automotive has completed the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Zary, Poland, enhancing its capabilities in vehicle contract manufacturing and battery systems.
According to the company, the construction of extended high-tech manufacturing and logistics facilities has been completed.
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The Zary plant is a key site for the production of convertible roof systems and kinematic components, including electric vehicle charging flaps and active spoilers.
The expansion project commenced in January 2025 and was developed by Panattoni, a global industrial real estate developer.
Valmet Automotive’s roof and kinematic systems senior vice president Remigiusz Grześkowiak said: “This investment marks an important step in our European expansion. Our plant is reaching a higher level, and we will significantly increase production capacity, but also contribute to local economic development and create over 300 new jobs.”
The extension adds 8,800m2 to the existing plant, bringing the total production area to over 26,000m2, designed to accommodate increasing customer demands.
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By GlobalDataThe upgraded facilities include additional production and logistics space, as well as social and administrative areas, all tailored to meet Valmet Automotive’s specific operational needs.
The flexible layout of the plant allows for quick adjustments to future production and logistics requirements.
Valmet Automotive CEO Pasi Rannus said: “The company’s Zary plant is a locally important technology company and employer.
“The expansion of the plant will further strengthen our European position in the automotive industry, and we will continue to respond to the changing needs of our customers with high flexibility and competence.”
Valmet Automotive operates a network across Finland, Poland, and Germany, providing a diverse range of services to the automotive sector.
In 2022, Valmet Automotive stated that it had delivered one million battery packs to automotive clients in under three years.
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