With a population of almost 130,000, the town of Płock, located in the centre of Poland in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship, is one of the most picturesque towns in the country. It boasts a rich history and many centuries of tradition.

Płock is also a dynamic economic region. It owes its strong position to the Polish Oil Concern - ORLEN S.A, one of the biggest petrochemical concerns in central Europe. Among companies present in Płock is also Basell Orlen Polyolefins Sp. z o.o., a global polypropylene producer and a leading polyethylene provider. The company has been recently engaged in the completion of two world's most advanced plants producing polyethylene and polypropylene of highest quality.

Alongside the oil sector, other entities connected with anti-corrosion, installation, insulation and steel construction services are operating very actively. In addition, the economic landscape of the town is supplemented by enterprises operating in the machining, construction, food and clothing branches of industry.

A favourable location, modern infrastructure and a local government that is open to new investment are undeniable assets of the town.

In order to spur the growth of local economy the Płock City Office in cooperation with the Polish Oil Concern ORLEN S.A. established the Industry and Technology Park in Plock (Płocki Park Przemysłowo-Technologiczny, or PPPT). The goal of the initiative is establishing in Płock a major European centre where economic processes based on industry consistent with Park's profile, modern technology, innovative scientific-research projects and education are promoted and supported, and whose residents are provided with advantageous conditions to develop and conduct business.

The city's professional approach to attracting and servicing external investors has been confirmed by a top-rated five-star certificate awarded in the prestigious "Investor Friendly Commune" programme.

The city was also awarded a certificate in the "Fair Play Commune 2005 - Certified Investment Location" contest. The contest is held to identify and promote investor-friendly communes, support effective investment promotion measures initiated by the local authorities and attract investor interest to communes participating in the event.

The first International Training Centre for Local Authorities (CIFAL) in Central and Eastern Europe and the 11th such centre in the world opened in Płock. The centre was launched by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in joint effort with Płock City Office and PKN Orlen.

For more information about the town, including that on investment offers, please visit the www.ump.pl website.

 
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