The list of nominees in the most innovative technologies of 2013 category included Borg Warner, Samsung Electronics R&D and Hamilton Sunstrand. The award went to the US company Borg Warner that will open a new technical centre and a production plant in Rzeszów. Technologies used by the company contribute to the reduction of fuel consumption and gas emissions. In the company’s newest investment, the company will employ engineers and designers involved in the designing and testing of turbochargers and their components.
Amazon won first prize for the best company of 2013 in employment. The company announced this year that it will create three logistics centres in Poland, which will employ 6,000 people full-time. IBM was also awarded in the same category. This year, the IT leader decided to extend its presence in Poland by the new investment – Delivery Service Centre – in Katowice. Somfy was also one of the nominees of the best employment of 2013.
The biggest investment of the 2013 award went to General Motors Manufacturing Poland. This company will start a production line of fifth-generation Astras in Gliwice. The total cost of the investment is €95 million.
The lifetime achievement prize went to Procter&Gamble. This year P&G celebrates the 20th anniversary of its presence in Poland. In early December, P&G announced the opening of the European Centre for Planning and Logistics in Warsaw. The Centre will manage the supply chain to more than 100 countries and employ 500 people.
During the gala, a prize for the most interesting exhibit at the Designed in Poland exhibition held in Alberto Sordi gallery in Rome was also given.